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PHP and Algorithmic Thinking for the Complete Beginner

Learn to think like a programmer by mastering PHP and algorithmic thinking.

Publisher:Packt Publishing Limited
By: Aristides Bouras  
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|Jul 2024
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Dive into the world of PHP programming and algorithmic thinking with this comprehensive course designed for beginners. Learn the essentials of PHP and build a strong foundation in algorithmic concepts.

Key Features

  • Understand how computers work and the basics of programming
  • Learn to use PHP and IDEs, and master variables, constants, operators, and control structures
  • Develop skills in manipulating data structures, while learning how to create and use subprograms

Book Description

Begin your journey into PHP programming and algorithmic thinking with a structured, detailed course that takes you from understanding the basic components of a computer to mastering complex decision control and loop structures. Each chapter builds on the previous one, starting with an introduction to how computers work and gradually progressing to more complex topics like decision control structures, loop structures, arrays, and subprograms.

You'll start with foundational concepts such as variables, constants, and operators, before diving into more advanced topics like manipulating strings, handling input and output, and developing complex mathematical expressions. The course emphasizes practical application, guiding you through the use of Visual Studio Code, integrated development environments, and essential software packages.

By the end of this book, you will have a solid understanding of PHP programming and algorithmic thinking, enabling you to write efficient code, develop your own subprograms, and utilize various control structures and arrays effectively. This course is tailored for beginners, ensuring a smooth learning curve with tips, tricks, and exercises to reinforce your knowledge, and prepare you with the necessary skills needed to be a programmer.

What you will learn

  • Utilize PHP for various programming tasks
  • Implement control structures, loops, and arrays in code
  • Develop and use subprograms for modular programming
  • Apply object-oriented principles and manage files in PHP
  • Analyze and debug PHP code effectively
  • Integrate PHP with databases for dynamic web development

Who this book is for

This course is ideal for complete beginners with no prior programming experience. It is also perfect for students, self-taught programmers, and professionals looking to refresh their knowledge of PHP and algorithmic thinking. Educators seeking to enhance their teaching methods and hobbyists wanting to explore programming as a new skill will also benefit greatly. Basic computer literacy is recommended, but no specific prerequisites are required.

Table of Contents

  1. How a Computer Works
  2. PHP and Integrated Development Environments
  3. Software Packages to Install
  4. Introduction to Basic Algorithmic Concepts
  5. Variables and Constants
  6. Handling Input and Output
  7. Operators
  8. Trace Tables
  9. Using Visual Studio Code
  10. Introduction to Sequence Control Structures
  11. Manipulating Numbers
  12. Complex Mathematical Expressions
  13. Exercises With a Quotient and a Remainder
  14. Manipulating Strings
  15. Making Questions
  16. The Single-Alternative Decision Structure
  17. The Dual-Alternative Decision Structure
  18. The Multiple-Alternative Decision Structure
  19. The Case Decision Structure
  20. Nested Decision Control Structures
  21. More about Flowcharts with Decision Control Structures
  22. Tips and Tricks with Decision Control Structures
  23. More with Decision Control Structures
  24. Introduction to Loop Control Structures
  25. Pre-Test, Mid-Test and Post-Test Loop Structures
  26. Definite Loops
  27. Nested Loop Control Structures
  28. More about Flowcharts with Loop Control Structures
  29. Tips and Tricks with Loop Control Structures
  30. More with Loop Control Structures
  31. One-Dimensional Arrays
  32. Two-Dimensional Arrays
  33. Tips and Tricks with Arrays
  34. More with Arrays
  35. Introduction to Subprograms
  36. User-Defined Subprograms
  37. Tips and Tricks with Subprograms
  38. More with Subprograms
  39. Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming
  40. Introduction to Files
  41. More with Files
PDF ISBN: 978-1-83620-936-2
Publisher: Packt Publishing Limited
Copyright owner: © 2024 Packt Publishing Limited
Publication date: 2024
Language: English
Pages: 938
Related subjects:
Computer sciences,
Computer sciences, other

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