Building Database Applications in PHP

Michigan extends a PHP web workflow into persistent data and user state. Objects and database connections lead into cookies, sessions and authentication, then a CRUD application. It is a continuation for learners ready to connect server-side code with stored records.

What you will learn

• Connect PHP behavior with a MySQL database.
• Use cookies and sessions to maintain application state.
• Implement record creation, retrieval, updating and deletion.

Who this suits

Intermediate learners ready for database-backed PHP applications.

Before you enroll

Prerequisites are not specified in the provider field. Review your PHP, form and SQL foundations before starting, and inspect current session and database configuration guidance.

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Put it into practice

Build a small fictional notes application. Test that one user cannot read or change another user’s note, including when a record identifier is altered manually.

Source and review

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