Total Time: 2 hour(s)

Summary: 
This course provides the learner with step-by-step instructions for using PHP to create dynamic Web sites that allow for database interactions such as the storing, gathering, and updating of information.

Ojectives: 
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Describe how arguments and PHP functions relate to the database
Differentiate between simple and complex functions depending on execution results
Understand the importance of associative and indexed arrays.
Modify specific scripts to allow for secure data transmission
Update database records using PHP scripts

Topics: 
Modifying the template
Connecting to MySQL and selecting the database
Executing simple queries
Retrieving query results
Ensuring secure SQL
Counting returned records
Updating records with PHP

Technical Requirements: 
P500+ Processor, 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Flash 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Javascript, DHTML and cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.