Create a To-Do App with PHP and MySQL

A Step-by-Step Guide to Building a Dynamic Task Manager for Beginners

Master PHP web development by building a complete to-do application from scratch. Learn database integration, CRUD operations, security practices, and deployment in this hands-on guide.

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Category: PHP

Pages: 399

Language: English

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DSIN: TJQ2CEI72AMQ

About This Book

### Build Real-World PHP Applications with Confidence **Create a To-Do App with PHP and MySQL** is the definitive hands-on guide for aspiring web developers who want to master PHP through practical application development. This comprehensive tutorial takes you from complete beginner to confident PHP developer by building a fully functional task management application. ### What Makes This Book Different Unlike theoretical programming books, this guide focuses exclusively on **practical PHP development**. Every concept is taught through real code examples, database interactions, and user interface implementations. You'll learn PHP by solving actual development challenges, not abstract exercises. ### Complete Project-Based Learning Starting with environment setup and ending with secure deployment, you'll build every component of a modern web application. The to-do app serves as your learning laboratory, where each chapter introduces new PHP concepts while expanding your application's functionality. ### Master Essential Web Development Skills This book covers the fundamental technologies that power modern websites: **PHP server-side programming**, **MySQL database management**, **form handling and validation**, **security implementation**, and **user interface development**. These skills form the foundation for building any dynamic web application. ### Industry-Standard Development Practices Learn not just how to code, but how to code professionally. The book emphasizes **security best practices**, **clean code organization**, **database optimization**, and **deployment strategies** used by professional development teams worldwide. ### Progressive Skill Building Each chapter builds systematically on previous knowledge, ensuring solid understanding before introducing new concepts. You'll start with basic PHP syntax and advance to complex database operations, session management, and security implementation. ### Perfect for Self-Directed Learning With detailed explanations, complete code examples, and troubleshooting guides, this book supports independent learning. Whether you're a student, career changer, or developer adding PHP to your skillset, the structured approach accelerates your progress. ### Ready for Real-World Development By completion, you'll have built a deployable web application and gained the confidence to tackle professional PHP projects. The knowledge gained extends far beyond to-do apps to any database-driven web application.

Quick Overview

Master PHP web development by building a complete to-do application from scratch. Learn database integration, CRUD operations, security practices, and deployment in this hands-on guide.

Key Topics Covered

  • PHP programming fundamentals
  • MySQL database design
  • CRUD operations
  • Form handling and validation
  • Database connectivity
  • Security best practices
  • Session management
  • User interface development
  • Error handling
  • Application deployment
  • Performance optimization
  • Professional coding standards

Who Should Read This Book

Beginning web developers, Computer science students, Self-taught programmers, Career changers entering tech, Developers learning PHP as additional skill, Small business owners wanting custom solutions, Freelancers expanding service offerings

Prerequisites

Basic HTML knowledge, Basic CSS understanding, Computer literacy, Text editor familiarity

Table of Contents

| Chapter | Title | Page | | ------- | ----------------------------------- | ---- | | 1 | Introduction to the Project | 7 | | 2 | Development Environment Setup | 20 | | 3 | Database Design and Setup | 40 | | 4 | Creating the Add Task Functionality | 57 | | 5 | Displaying Tasks from the Database | 84 | | 6 | Marking Tasks as Completed | 102 | | 7 | Deleting Tasks | 120 | | 8 | Updating Tasks | 139 | | 9 | User Interface and Styling | 177 | | 10 | Optional Features | 227 | | 11 | Security Essentials | 255 | | 12 | Hosting Your App | 282 | | App | Full source code | 300 | | App | SQL reference sheet | 323 | | App | Troubleshooting common MySQL errors | 340 | | App | PHP form handling cheat sheet | 353 | | App | Styling templates | 375 |

About This Publication

**Create a To-Do App with PHP and MySQL** delivers comprehensive PHP education through hands-on application development. This project-based approach ensures you learn not just PHP syntax, but how to architect, build, and deploy complete web applications. You'll master database integration using MySQL, implement secure user input handling, create dynamic user interfaces, and deploy your application to production servers. The book emphasizes practical skills immediately applicable to professional web development. Each chapter combines theory with implementation, providing complete code examples and detailed explanations of PHP concepts. By building a real application from start to finish, you'll understand how PHP components work together in production environments. The structured learning path takes you from basic PHP concepts to advanced topics like security implementation and server deployment, ensuring you develop both foundational knowledge and practical development skills.

Book Details

Format
PDF
File Size
1.9 MB
Chapters
12
Code Examples
99
Exercises
99
Difficulty Level
beginner
Reading Time
20-26

Special Features

• Complete source code for every chapter and feature • Step-by-step development process with detailed explanations • Real-world security implementation examples • Comprehensive troubleshooting guides and error solutions • SQL reference sheets and PHP syntax quick references • Multiple styling templates for customizing your application • Production deployment guidelines and hosting recommendations • Progressive difficulty curve suitable for beginners • Professional coding standards and best practices throughout • Practical exercises that reinforce learning objectives • Database optimization techniques and performance tips • Ready-to-use code snippets for common PHP tasks

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