Software Lab-VIII (Programming in PHP) Notes
Subject Overview
The practical companion to Programming in PHP, implementing all theory concepts through hands-on exercises and a PHP project. A 2-credit core lab paper.
Subject at a glance
1
Units
10
Topics
2
Credits
1
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Unit-wise Syllabus
1 units — open any unit for detailed topic-wise notes, diagrams and important exam questions
- Implementation of programs covering PHP fundamentals
- control structures
- functions
- string manipulation
- arrays
- forms
- file handling
- database connectivity with MySQL
- cookies and sessions
- culminating in a PHP project
- 1
Design the database
Tables and keys
- 2
Connect with mysqli or PDO
- 3
Build forms
Collect input
- 4
Validate and save
INSERT, UPDATE
- 5
Display records
SELECT into HTML tables
- 6
Add login with sessions
Study guide
In this lab you implement PHP programs covering fundamentals, control structures, functions, strings, arrays, forms, file handling, MySQL connectivity, cookies and sessions and finish with a PHP project. Choose a project with a database and a login, and host it locally.
Why Software Lab-VIII (Programming in PHP) Matters
The PHP project from this lab is a concrete portfolio item for web development jobs and internships.
How to Prepare for Software Lab-VIII (Programming in PHP)
- Start your project early and add features gradually.
- Use version control and write a short README.
- Test with invalid inputs for security.
Software Lab-VIII (Programming in PHP): Frequently Asked Questions
What is the PHP project?
It is a small database-driven web application, such as a login system, blog or inventory tracker, built using the PHP topics covered.