PHP: Power the Server Side of the Web

PHP (PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor) is a server-side scripting language designed for web development. It powers 77% of all websites with known server-side technology, including WordPress, Facebook, Wikipedia, and millions of web applications. PHP excels at server-side logic, database interaction, and dynamic content generation.

• Web Dominance: Powers 77% of server-side websites
• WordPress: PHP skills enable WordPress customization and plugin development
• Laravel: One of the most popular web frameworks
• Job Market: Massive demand for PHP developers
• Easy to Learn: Quick to get started with visible results

• Web Development Beginners: Excellent server-side starting language
• WordPress Developers: Customize themes and build plugins
• Freelancers: Most client websites use PHP/WordPress
• Backend Developers: Build APIs and web applications

• PHP syntax and fundamentals
• Object-oriented PHP
• Database interaction (PDO, MySQLi)
• Laravel framework
• REST API development
• Security best practices
• Composer and dependency management
• Testing with PHPUnit

1. Basics: Variables, functions, arrays, strings
2. Web: Forms, sessions, cookies, file handling
3. Database: PDO, CRUD operations, prepared statements
4. OOP: Classes, interfaces, namespaces
5. Framework: Laravel for modern PHP development
6. Advanced: APIs, testing, deployment

• PHP Developer: €38,000 – €65,000/year
• Laravel Developer: €42,000 – €72,000/year
• WordPress Developer: €35,000 – €60,000/year
• Full-Stack PHP Developer: €45,000 – €78,000/year