XHTML - Advanced Server Side Programming with PHP

This course is part of XHTML Full Stack Development with PHP Projects Specialization

Instructor: EDUCBA

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2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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Intermediate level

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5 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

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2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

14 reviews

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

5 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Apply PHP arrays and user-defined functions to organize, manage, and reuse data efficiently in server-side scripts.
Demonstrate file and directory operations by reading, writing, and processing files, including CSV data, using PHP.
Construct dynamic web pages by retrieving MySQL database content and displaying it in structured XHTML tables.
Implement core PHP techniques to build data-driven server-side web applications with dynamic content.

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6 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 2 modules in this course

Build practical server-side web development skills with PHP by learning how to create dynamic, data-driven web applications. In this course, you will explore core PHP techniques for working with arrays, creating reusable functions, handling files and directories, processing CSV data, integrating MySQL databases, and presenting dynamic content in structured XHTML tables.

Designed for learners with a basic understanding of HTML/XHTML, this course bridges the gap between static web pages and interactive, database-driven applications. Through structured lessons and hands-on demonstrations, you will develop the skills to manipulate data, organize reusable PHP code, perform file input/output operations, connect to databases, and display retrieved information in well-structured web interfaces. A key strength of this course is its practical focus on combining file handling, database integration, and dynamic content generation within a single learning experience. Each module builds progressively, helping you apply essential PHP programming techniques used in real-world server-side web development. Enroll in this course to strengthen your PHP programming skills and gain the practical experience needed to build structured, data-driven web applications using file handling and database integration techniques.

This module introduces learners to the foundational data structures and function-handling capabilities in PHP. Through hands-on demonstrations and real-world examples, learners will explore how to create, manipulate, and display different types of arrays, as well as how to build reusable functions that improve the modularity and efficiency of PHP scripts. The module emphasizes both theoretical understanding and practical application to prepare learners for dynamic server-side programming tasks.

What's included

11 videos3 assignments

11 videosTotal 84 minutes

One Dimensional Array11 minutes
Print R Function4 minutes
Associative Array8 minutes
Multidimensional Array8 minutes
For Each Loop with Array7 minutes
Working with Examples10 minutes
For Each Loop for Associative Array10 minutes
Creating Functions10 minutes
Variables in Functions6 minutes
Returning Data Variable from Function7 minutes
Returning Data Variable from Function Continues5 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 50 minutes

Mastering Arrays in PHP10 minutes
Using Functions and Session Variables10 minutes
Graded - Working with Arrays and Functions in PHP30 minutes

This module introduces learners to the essential concepts and practices for managing files, directories, and database operations in PHP. Through structured demonstrations, learners will gain hands-on experience in reading from and writing to files—including CSV formats—navigating directories, and integrating PHP with MySQL databases. The module also focuses on presenting data dynamically using XHTML tables, enabling learners to develop data-driven web applications with structured output.

What's included

7 videos3 assignments

7 videosTotal 52 minutes

File Functions10 minutes
Writing into CSV File5 minutes
Reading From CSV File7 minutes
Directory Functions9 minutes
Retrieving Data from My SQL7 minutes
Displaying Result from Database7 minutes
Displaying in XHTML Table8 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 50 minutes

File System Operations and CSV Handling10 minutes
Database Integration and XHTML Display10 minutes
Graded - Handling Files and Databases with PHP30 minutes

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Reviewed on Oct 8, 2025

Comprehensive, well-structured guide blending XHTML and PHP; ideal for serious developers seeking advanced server-side skills.

Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025

Overall, a decent course for understanding PHP integration, though not very in-depth

Reviewed on Dec 31, 2025

Since the course assumes some basic XHTML and PHP understanding, complete beginners might feel the pace picks up quickly — but those with core basics already find it quite smooth.

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