Learn USSD application development using PHP and MySQL

🌟 Course Headline: 🚀 Master USSD Application Development with PHP & MySQL - A Comprehensive Guide from Scratch!

🌍 Course Description: Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey into the world of USSD application development using PHP and MySQL? In this comprehensive course, Alex Mureithi Njagi will guide you through the process of creating a robust USSD-based customer loyalty points wallet application. You'll harness your PHP and MySQL skills to build a fully functional application that can handle user registration, balance inquiries, point transfers, secure logins, and even password resets.

With hands-on practice and step-by-step instruction, you'll learn the ins and outs of configuring USSD applications on your localhost, designing interactive menus, handling user input, and much more. By the end of this course, you'll have a complete understanding of how to test your application in a web browser and eventually on a live simulator on the internet. 💡

What You'll Learn:

• 🛠️ Configure USSD Application on Localhost: Set up your development environment to work with USSD applications.
• ⚙️ Create an Interactive USSD Menu: Design a user-friendly interface for your application.
• 🔍 Collect and Insert User Input into the Database: Efficiently manage and store user data securely.
• 📊 Fetch & Display Request Details: Retrieve and display user data with clarity.
• 🔒 Authentication in USSD Application: Implement secure login processes for your users.

Course Outline:

1. Configure USSD Application on Localhost: Get your local development environment ready to start building your USSD application.
2. Create an Interactive USSD Menu: Design a menu that allows users to interact with your application seamlessly.
3. Collect User Input and Insert It into the Database: Learn how to securely collect and store user information within your database.
4. Fetch User Input and Display Request Details: Retrieve user data from the database and display it effectively.
5. Authentication in USSD Application: Secure your application with a robust authentication system.
6. Testing & Deployment: Test your application thoroughly using a web browser, followed by live testing on an internet simulator.

Tools Required for This Course:

• 🌐 Web Browser: Your primary tool for interacting with your application during development.
• 🚀 XAMPP (with PHP & MySQL): A powerful and easy-to-install package that includes all the necessary server software.
• 💪 Self-Discipline: The driving force behind your successful completion of this course.
• (Optional) AfricanStalking Account: For an additional layer of practice, you can use this service to simulate USSD interactions.

Who Is This Course Meant for?

• 🏫 All Students Interested in Offline Application Development: If you want to create applications that function without an internet connection and can be accessed via any type of phone, this course is perfect for you.
• 🛠️ Beginner & Intermediate Learners in PHP & MySQL: This course serves as an excellent exercise to test and expand your backend development skills.

Join us on this learning adventure and become a proficient USSD application developer with PHP and MySQL! 🚀🎉