Build a Content Management System from Scratch with PHP and MySQL
InstructorTim Buchalka's Learn Programming AcademyEditorial course preview
These 4 complementary views highlight concrete, legible examples from the course presentation.
A laptop screen shows the PHP hexagonal logo and the text PHP for BEGINNERS on a blue background featuring circuit board patterns.
A screenshot showing the XAMPP Setup wizard window over the Apache Friends download page, with large overlay text about installing a web server.
Screenshot of the phpMyAdmin interface displaying the structure of a category table, overlaid with text about storing data in a relational database.
A dark-themed code editor displays a PHP file with a large text overlay stating you'll learn how to write reusable more maintainable code
The curriculum builds a functional CMS by introducing features like pagination and file uploading as the project evolves.
Instruction covers essential security practices, including SQL injection prevention and secure password hashing.
Video segments are kept short, typically between 5 and 10 minutes, to prevent learner overwhelm.
One signal reported issues with code accuracy and file organization; however, this review predates the most recent update, leaving it uncertain if these issues persist.
The progression from environment setup to object-oriented PHP aligns well with the stated beginner target audience.
