PHP Basics Practice Exam

PHP Basics Practice Exam

About PHP Basics Exam

PHP is a widely-used scripting language for creating dynamic and interactive web applications. This course introduces you to PHP from the ground up, providing a thorough understanding of its syntax, data structures, and programming principles. You’ll start with the basics, such as setting up the environment and learning PHP syntax, before diving into advanced concepts like object-oriented programming and dependency management. By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped to create robust and scalable server-side applications with confidence.

Skills Required

• No prior programming experience is needed, making this course ideal for beginners.
• Familiarity with HTML and CSS is helpful but not mandatory.
• A willingness to learn and practice server-side scripting.

Knowledge Area

• Basic syntax, data types, and operators in PHP.
• Techniques to control the flow of your programs using conditionals and loops.
• Array manipulation for efficient data handling.
• Writing reusable code with functions and applying object-oriented programming principles.
• Managing dependencies and libraries with Composer.
• Debugging and handling errors effectively.

Who should take the Course?

This course is designed for:

• Beginners with no prior programming experience who want to learn server-side scripting.
• Aspiring web developers aiming to build dynamic websites and applications.
• Students and professionals looking to start a career in web development.

Course Outline

The PHP Basics Admin Exam covers the following topics - 

Domain 1 - PHP Overview and Getting Started

• Begin with an introduction to PHP and its significance in web development.
• Learn to set up your PHP development environment step by step.

Domain 2 - Numbers, Strings, and Operators

• Understand the basic syntax of PHP, including how to work with numbers and strings.
• Learn about operators and their role in performing calculations and comparisons.

Domain 3 - Conditionals

• Master conditionals to control the flow of your programs based on specific conditions.
• Explore how to use if-else statements and switch cases effectively.

Domain 4 - Arrays

• Learn how to create and manipulate arrays to store and manage multiple pieces of data.
• Explore advanced array techniques in the second part of this module.

Domain 5 - Loops

• Understand loops and their use in automating repetitive tasks.
• Learn about different types of loops like for, while, and foreach.

Domain 6 - Functions

• Write reusable blocks of code with functions to make your programs more efficient.
• Learn how to pass data to functions and return results.

Domain 7 - Classes and Objects

• Dive into object-oriented programming (OOP) in PHP to organize your code.
• Understand how to create and use classes and objects for scalable application development.

Domain 8 - Dependency Management with Composer

• Learn to use Composer, a powerful tool for managing dependencies and libraries in your PHP projects.
• Understand how to integrate third-party packages into your applications.

Domain 9 - Basic Error Handling

• Explore techniques for debugging and managing errors in PHP.
• Learn to handle exceptions to make your applications more robust.