MODULE 1

 INTRODUCTION TO WEB & PHP

1. How Websites Work

Topics:

• Client–Server model
• Web browsers & servers
• HTTP/HTTPS basics
• Frontend vs Backend

Explanation:

Students learn how websites load, how servers respond, and why backend languages like PHP are necessary.

2. Introduction to PHP

Topics:

• What is PHP?
• Features of PHP
• PHP installation (XAMPP / WAMP)
• Running PHP scripts

Explanation:

Students understand PHP as a server-side language and learn to write their first PHP program.

MODULE 2: PHP BASICS

1. PHP Syntax

Topics:

• PHP tags
• Comments
• Echo & print
• Basic output

Explanation:

Helps students learn how PHP code is written and displayed in browser.

2. Variables & Data Types

Topics:

• Variables
• Strings, integers, floats
• Boolean
• Constants

Explanation:

Students learn to store and use data in programs.

3. Operators

Types:

• Arithmetic
• Assignment
• Comparison
• Logical
• String operators

Explanation:

Operators help process calculations, comparisons, and decisions.

4. Conditional Statements

Topics:

• if
• if–else
• elseif
• switch

Explanation:

Students learn decision-making in programs.

5. Loops

Topics:

• for
• while
• do-while
• foreach

Explanation:

Loops run code repeatedly—important for database reading, form data, etc.

MODULE 3: WORKING WITH PHP

1. Arrays

Topics:

• Indexed array
• Associative array
• Multidimensional array
• Array functions

Explanation:

Arrays help store multiple values—students learn to manage lists of data.

2. Functions

Topics:

• Creating functions
• Function parameters
• Return values
• Built-in functions

Explanation:

Functions help students reuse code and write cleaner scripts.

3. String & Number Functions

• strlen
• str_replace
• substr
• explode / implode
• number_format

Explanation:

These functions help transform and output data effectively.

MODULE 4: FORM HANDLING

1. HTML + PHP Integration

Topics:

• GET method
• POST method
• Form submission workflow

Explanation:

Students learn how user input is collected and processed on server.

2. Form Validation

Topics:

• Required fields
• Email validation
• Numeric validation
• Error messages

Explanation:

Validation helps secure data and avoid incorrect submissions.

3. File Upload

Topics:

• Uploading images/files
• File size limits
• Upload folder creation
• Handling file errors

Explanation:

Students learn how to accept files securely from users.

MODULE 5: WORKING WITH DATABASE (MySQL + PHP)

1. MySQL Basics

Topics:

• Database
• Table
• Primary key
• Data types

Explanation:

This helps students understand how data is stored.

2. PHP + MySQL Connection

Topics:

• mysqli_connect
• mysqli_query
• Error handling

Explanation:

Students connect PHP code to a real database.

3. CRUD Operations

Topics:

• Create (Insert)
• Read (Select)
• Update
• Delete

Explanation:

CRUD is the heart of real-world web applications.

Insert new user
Display users
Edit record
Delete record

4. Login System (Authentication)

Topics:

• Register form
• Password hash
• Login
• Logout

Explanation:

Students build a secure login/logout system used in all websites.

MODULE 6: PHP ADVANCED

1. Sessions & Cookies

Topics:

• Creating sessions
• Destroying sessions
• Cookie setup
• Cookie expiry

Explanation:

Used for login, cart, user tracking, and preferences.

2. Error Handling

Topics:

• die()
• try-catch
• Custom error messages

Explanation:

Helps debug and secure websites.

3. PHP with OOP (Optional/Advanced)

Topics:

• Class & Object
• Inheritance
• Constructor
• Encapsulation

Explanation:

Useful for large projects and frameworks like Laravel.

MODULE 7: MINI PROJECT (REAL-TIME)

Students build a complete working project:

Project Options:

• Student Management System
• Login + Registration System
• Online To-Do App
• Product CRUD with Image Upload
• Blog website (Admin + User panel)