The most comprehensive course on PHP!
An advanced level PHP video series that walks you through building a complete web application from scratch — the practical way, without a framework.
About This Course
If you’re ready to take your PHP skills to the next level, this video series is designed to help you do just that! Starting from a static HTML page, we’ll guide you through the process of converting it into a dynamic, maintainable PHP application using best practices.
🔧 What You’ll Learn:
• How to build a custom PHP mini-framework from scratch (no frameworks, just pure PHP!)
• Core concepts like MVC architecture, routing, sessions, and database management
• Practical coding techniques for clean, secure, and maintainable PHP code
• Step-by-step guidance on refactoring your project as it grows, from simple static pages to a full-fledged application
⚙️ Key Features:
• Hands-on approach with real-world examples
• A focus on practical, easy-to-follow solutions
• Emphasis on clean, reusable code that follows industry best practices
• Building your own PHP framework and database handling code along the way
By the end of this series, you’ll have built a fully functional photo review application – and gained the skills to develop your own PHP projects with confidence.
Ideal for: Intermediate PHP developers looking to deepen their understanding and elevate their coding practices.
Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of PHP and OOP principles.
Ready to take your PHP skills to the next level? Join me in this practical, hands-on series! 👨💻👩💻
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What We'll Cover
Too many PHP tutorials either start too basic or assume you're using a full framework. This series is different. You'll build something real, guided by best practices and without the overhead.
Meet Your Instructor
Hi! My name is Bob Cravens.
I'm a seasoned technology leader with 20+ years of experience in software engineering and application architecture.
I create content like this series to share my experience and empower others to reach their goals.
If you want to get in touch, shoot me an email bob.cravens@tekfoundry.com.
Why This Series?
Most PHP tutorials either stick to the basics or jump straight into heavy frameworks. This series fills the gap. It’s built for intermediate developers who want to deepen their understanding of PHP by building a complete, real-world application—step by step, without relying on frameworks. You’ll learn pragmatic techniques for organizing code, handling routing, working with databases, and building clean, maintainable features like user auth, photo uploads, and review systems. By the end, you’ll not only have a solid grasp of PHP fundamentals—you’ll have leveled up your ability to architect applications from scratch.
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