…In this chapter, we'll explore arrays and loops.…An array is simply a way of storing multiple values in a single…variable and a loop allows you to get to each individual value in turn.…This chapter lays the foundation for working with online…forms and displaying database results later in the course.…So, how do you create an array?…Well, let's begin by creating a PHP block above the doctype.…You store…an array in an ordinary variable.…So in keeping with the floral theme of the Hansel and Petal website that we've been…using in the course, let's create an array called flowers, then the equal sign.…
And there are two ways to create an array.…The original way is to use the array keyword and…then a pair of parentheses after that. And between the parentheses, you create…a comma separated list of all the items that you want in the array.…You can put anything in an array.…You can put numbers, you can put strings, you can put other things.…You can even put other arrays inside an array.…I'm going to use just strings.…
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12/9/2013Note: This course was recorded with Adobe Dreamweaver, but you can use the code editor of your choice to follow along.
- How to use PHP in a webpage
- Storing and displaying text and numbers in variables
- Using functions
- Adding comments to your PHP scripts
- Moving common page elements to include files
- Displaying different content on a page
- Working with multiple values in arrays and loops
- Getting form input sent by the POST method
- Using PHP sessions to preserve data
- Storing data in session variables
- Connecting to and querying a database
- Handling errors
Skill Level Beginner
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 30s
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Using the exercise files5m 13s
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1. Introduction to PHP
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How to use PHP in a web page6m 43s
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2. Using Server-Side Includes for Common Page Elements
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3. Using Conditions to Change Page Output
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How PHP makes decisions3m 30s
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4. Working with Multiple Values in Arrays and Loops
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Labeling array elements7m 21s
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5. Getting User Input from a Form
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Calculating the order total6m 34s
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6. Displaying Content from a Database
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Loading data into MySQL5m 37s
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Connecting to the database7m 47s
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Querying the database6m 15s
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Linking to a details page2m 40s
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7. Handling Errors
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Dealing with PHP errors4m 15s
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Tracking down parse errors4m 32s
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Conclusion
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What's next?2m 26s
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