On Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 4:15 PM, mike oketch<
mikeoketch@gmail.com> wrote:
> Start programming PHP web sites and applications right away!
>
> PHP is powerful -- yet more simple than many other server-side scripting
> languages. It works on almost any platform you can imagine -- including
> Windows, Linux, Mac, and Unix. And with PHP you'll be creating and editing
> dynamic web sites quickly.
>
> Many common content management and open source web applications are built in
> PHP. Once you know the basics, the world is at your fingertips because you
> can edit these applications to do whatever you need.
>
> PHP offers great flexibility and has a very low barrier to entry -- with
> this training you'll be well on your way to developing full-featured dynamic
> websites using PHP.
>
> What you'll learn includes:
>
> the PHP basics
> integrating PHP with html for dynamic web pages
> interfacing with MySQL and other databases
> creating advanced functions
> writing object-oriented PHP
> keeping your code secure
> working with XML data
> and a whole lot more!
>
> The CBT Nuggets Zend PHP 5 Certification Pack video series lets you go at
> your own pace. The PHP instruction is broken down video-by-video into
> bite-sized nuggets. From the first video, you'll be applying what you learn
> to create dynamic web sites and web applications.
>
> Here's what's in each of the these PHP videos:
>
> Video 1 - "An Introduction to PHP (Hypertext Preprocessor)" - Find out what
> PHP can do for you. In this introductory video, trainer Julie Johnson
> describes PHP's prerequisites, requirements and new features. Then she shows
> you the exact steps to properly install PHP.
>
> Video 2 - "PHP Language Basics" - Writing useable PHP means following proper
> syntax. This video gives you that basic syntax. It also clarifies the data
> types and variables you can use. You'll learn the operators you need for
> data manipulation and discover how to use PHP's control structures.
>
> Video 3 - "Handling PHP and HTML Forms" - This video shows you how to create
> HTML forms and use PHP to capture data from that form. You'll find out how
> to handle quotation marks and other special characters in PHP. You'll also
> learn about "including and requiring files" to handle repeated information.
>
> Video 4 - "PHP Strings and regular expressions" - Julie shows you everything
> you need to know about PHP strings from the ground up in this video. First
> you'll learn how to define strings. Then, you'll see examples of PHP string
> and regular-expression functions and learn how to use them.
>
> Video 5 - "Working with PHP Arrays" - The data you collect on your site will
> often be complex. PHP arrays help you deal with the complexity. This video
> explains PHP arrays and teaches you how to declare and print them. You'll
> also learn some useful array functions.
>
> Video 6 - "Using MySQL database with PHP" - Once your PHP program starts
> gathering user data, you'll need a database to store that information. In
> this video, Julie shows you how to create MySql databases and tables and how
> to connect with them via PHP. You'll learn how to select and modify this
> data
>
> Video 7 - "PHP functions" - PHP's user-defined functions help you handle
> redundant procedures without rewriting code each time. This video covers
> function arguments and return values and PHP's function types: recursive,
> embedded and variable.
>
> Video 8 - "Object-oriented PHP" - Sometimes you want to create Web objects
> that look real-world to end users. In this video, Julie discusses the basic
> PHP tools that give you this power. These include classes, interfaces, class
> introspection, class auto-loading and selected more-advanced topics.
>
> Video 9 - "Handling Exceptions" - Lots of things can go wrong in PHP code
> unrelated to syntax. This video shows you how to handle PHP exceptions
> (called throwing and catching.) Julie also explains custom exception classes
> and setting PHP error reporting
>
> Video 10 - "Managing Files" - Some data, especially when sent in large
> files, requires special PHP treatment. In this video you'll lead about
> uploading, reading and writing files in PHP. You'll also get an introductory
> peek at streaming.
>
> Video 11 - "Streams and Sockets" - Data streaming is one of the Web's most
> talked-about features. In this video, Julie uses lifelike examples to show
> you how file streaming works. You'll learn all about sockets, which manage
> the back-and-forth character of streaming, and be introduced to PHP URL
> Streams
>
> Video 12 - "PHP and XML" - XML is a portable markup language without
> predefined tags. It's often used to send and receive Web messages and to
> create configuration files for Web servers. This video looks at the basics
> of XML. You'll see how it's used, how it's validated with DTDs or XML Schema
> and how it's parsed with Sax or Dom.
>
> Video 13 - "PHP and Web services" - Drawing on external Web resources can
> save you PHP programming time. This video highlights Web services and their
> supporting SOA and REST architectures. It also shows you how to access and
> implement Web services with PHP.
>
> Video 14 - "PHP Security" - Lax security can undermine your best PHP
> application. This video explains how to configure PHP, use Cross-site
> Scripting (XSS) and filter your user input by validating the input before it
> gets to the back end. Existing resources are pointed out whenever possible.
>
> Video 15 - "PHP Web Features" - Sessions and cookies help PHP remember where
> it's been and what it once knew. This video shows you how to configure and
> use these important tools. You'll also learn how to configure HTTP headers
> for redirecting Web traffic.
>
> Real world PHP development skills plus exam prep for Zend PHP 5
> Certification
>
> In the Zend PHP 5 Certification Package, you'll learn the skills you need to
> start developing and modifying dynamic web sites and web applications using
> the PHP server-side scripting language. Plus the content maps to exam
> objectives for the Zend PHP 5 Zend Certified Engineer (ZCE) certification,
> so you can prove your PHP skills and have something to show web development
> clients and employers.
>
> Prerequisites
>
> To get the most from this training, it helps to have a basic understanding
> of creating and managing websites, such as CIW Associate Certification or
> equivalent knowledge.
>
> Zend PHP 5 Certification Package Contains:
>
> - Intro to PHP (free video!)
> - PHP Language Basics
> - PHP and Forms
> - PHP Web Features
> - Strings and Regular expressions
> - Working with Arrays
> - Working with Databases
> - PHP Functions
> - Object-Oriented PHP
> - Handling Exceptions
> - Managing Files
> - Streams and Sockets
> - XML
> - Web Services
> - PHP Security
>