PHP Tutorial
A practical, beginner-friendly handbook for learning PHP, the server-side scripting language that powers dynamic web applications. This guide covers PHP basics, server scripting concepts, working with HTML forms, sessions, and real-world examples so you can build interactive backend features confidently.
3 Modules
42 Lessons
English
0.5 Hr
Reading Plan
MODULE 1
Introduction
What is PHP?1 min
Install PHP1 min
First PHP Example1 min
PHP Variables1 min
PHP echo and print1 min
PHP Datatypes1 min
PHP Constants1 min
PHP Operators1 min
PHP if, else and else if Conditional Statements1 min
PHP Switch statement1 min
PHP While and Do-while Loop1 min
PHP For and For-each Loop1 min
PHP Break Statement1 min
MODULE 2
Intermediate
PHP Functions1 min
Introduction to Array1 min
PHP Indexed Array1 min
PHP Associative Array1 min
PHP Multidimensional Array1 min
PHP Array Functions1 min
PHP Strings1 min
PHP String Functions1 min
PHP Form Handling1 min
Form Handling Example1 min
Introduction to State Management1 min
PHP Cookies1 min
PHP Sessions1 min
Introduction to File Handling1 min
Create, Open and Close a File in PHP1 min
Read data from a File1 min
Write and Append data to a File1 min
MODULE 3
Advanced
Introduction to OOPS Concept1 min
Defining a Class in PHP1 min
Creating Object of a PHP Class1 min
PHP Access Modifiers1 min
PHP this keyword in PHP1 min
Constructor and Destructor in PHP1 min
Inheritance & its Type1 min
Abstract Class and Methods1 min
PHP Interfaces1 min
PHP Error Handling1 min
PHP Exceptions: try, catch and throw1 min
PHP with MySQL1 min
Contributors
PHP Tutorial
This handbook walks you through PHP from the ground up. You’ll start with the language basics, syntax and variables, then explore how PHP interacts with HTML, handles forms and sessions, manipulates data, and talks to databases. Each section includes hands-on examples that demonstrate how PHP works in real web apps.
Why This Handbook Matters
PHP is a foundational server-side language used to create dynamic, data-driven websites and applications. Learning PHP gives you the ability to build backend logic and interact with databases, forming a crucial skill set for full-stack development.
Ideal Learners for This Handbook
Aspiring web developers who want to build dynamic backends, beginners exploring server-side programming, and anyone looking to understand how web servers and scripts work together will benefit from this handbook. It’s also useful for students preparing for web developer roles and technical interviews.
Prerequisites
This course is suitable for:
- Basic understanding of HTML and how web pages work will help.
- Familiarity with installing software and using a text editor or IDE for writing code will make learning smoother.










