Week 4: Form Handling with PHP
🗓 Week of September 24
Concepts
PART 1
Functions
PHP has many built in function, but sometimes it is necessary to create our own. We will learn about create user-defined functions.
Practice
In-Class Exercise
Blacksmith
Create a text-based Blacksmith game using functions, conditional statements, HTTP variables, and PHP includes.
Individual Assignment
Functional Fishing
For this assignment you will be demonstrating your understanding of using functions, conditional statements, HTTP variables, and PHP includes by creating a simple interactive fishing game.
Independent Study
php.net
PHP Array Functions
There is over 100 Array Functions built into PHP. If you need to do something to an array, chances are there is already a function for that. Review the PHP Array Functions documentation to learn more.
PluralSight
Close Encounters with PHP - Includes & Requires
Watch the second part of this five-part course that explore the basics of PHP and learn what it takes to work within the one of the most popular web languages.