Module 1: Introduction to Web Development & PHP (Week 1)
- Overview of Web Development (Frontend, Backend, Full Stack)
- Introduction to PHP & Why It’s Still Relevant
- Setting Up a Development Environment (XAMPP, WAMP, VS Code)
- PHP Syntax, Variables, and Data Types
- Operators, Control Structures, and Loops
- Functions & Scope in PHP
- Working with Forms and Handling User Input
- File Handling & Sessions in PHP
Module 2: Database Management with MySQL (Week 2)
- Introduction to Databases & SQL
- Setting Up MySQL with PHP (phpMyAdmin, MySQL Workbench)
- CRUD Operations (Create, Read, Update, Delete)
- Joins, Indexes, and Constraints in MySQL
- Using PDO for Secure Database Connections
- Handling Errors & Preventing SQL Injection
- Database Normalization & Best Practices
Module 3: Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) in PHP (Week 3)
- Introduction to OOP in PHP
- Classes & Objects
- Constructors, Destructors & Inheritance
- Encapsulation, Abstraction & Polymorphism
- Static Methods & Properties
- Namespaces & Autoloading
- Working with Composer in PHP
Module 4: Introduction to Laravel (Week 4)
- What is Laravel & Why It’s Popular?
- Setting Up Laravel (Composer, Artisan, Folder Structure)
- Laravel MVC (Model, View, Controller)
- Routing & Middleware in Laravel
- Blade Templating Engine for Views
- Database Migrations & Seeders
- Eloquent ORM for Database Handling
- Handling Forms & Validations
Module 5: Laravel Authentication & Security (Week 5)
- User Authentication & Authorization
- Laravel Breeze & Jetstream for Authentication
- Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
- API Authentication with Laravel Sanctum & Passport
- Hashing Passwords & Securing User Data
- CSRF Protection & Security Best Practices
Module 6: Building RESTful APIs with Laravel (Week 6)
- What is a REST API & How It Works?
- Creating API Routes & Controllers
- Request & Response Handling in Laravel
- Data Transformation Using Laravel Resources
- API Authentication with JWT Tokens
- Testing APIs with Postman
- Rate Limiting & API Security Best Practices
Module 7: Frontend Development & Integration (Week 7)
- Introduction to Frontend Development
- HTML, CSS, and JavaScript Basics
- Using Bootstrap for Responsive UI
- AJAX & Fetch API for Asynchronous Requests
- Integrating Laravel with Vue.js or React (Introduction)
- Creating Dynamic UI Components
Module 8: Advanced Laravel Features & Deployment (Week 8-9)
- Laravel Queues & Jobs for Background Processing
- Task Scheduling with Laravel Scheduler
- Using Laravel Livewire for Real-Time Components
- Caching & Performance Optimization
- Testing Laravel Applications with PHPUnit
- Deploying Laravel Applications to VPS & Shared Hosting
- CI/CD for Laravel Projects (GitHub Actions, Laravel Forge)
Final Project & Certification
- Live Project: Build a Complete Laravel Web Application with User Authentication & API Integration
- Project Deployment: Deploy the application on a live server
- Final Assessment: Multiple-choice test & practical coding challenges
- Certification: “Certified PHP & Laravel Full Stack Developer”