JavaScript, PHP, MySQL & WordPress Customization Training

Curriculum:

Module 1: Introduction to Web Development

• Overview of client-side and server-side technologies
• Understanding how JavaScript, PHP, MySQL, and WordPress work together
• Web architecture and request-response lifecycle
• Setting up a local development environment (XAMPP / WAMP / MAMP)

Hands-on: Setting up a local web server and testing your first PHP script

Part 1: JavaScript Programming

Module 2: JavaScript Fundamentals

• Introduction to JavaScript and ECMAScript standards
• JavaScript syntax, variables, and data types
• Operators and expressions
• JavaScript comments, input, and output

Hands-on: Writing your first interactive JavaScript program

Module 3: Control Structures and Functions

• Conditional statements (if, else, switch)
• Loops (for, while, do-while)
• Functions, parameters, and return values
• JavaScript scope and hoisting
• Working with arrays and objects

Hands-on: Building dynamic menus and data-driven content

Module 4: DOM Manipulation and Events

• Understanding the Document Object Model (DOM)
• Selecting and modifying DOM elements
• Handling user events (click, change, mouseover, etc.)
• Validating HTML forms using JavaScript

Hands-on: Creating a dynamic form validation script

Module 5: Advanced JavaScript Concepts

• Introduction to ES6 features (let, const, arrow functions, template literals)
• Working with JSON and AJAX
• Fetch API and asynchronous JavaScript
• Error handling with try...catch
• Introduction to APIs and data fetching

Hands-on: Building an interactive data dashboard using AJAX

Part 2: PHP Development

Module 6: Introduction to PHP

• Setting up PHP environment (XAMPP / WAMP)
• PHP syntax and basic tags
• Variables, data types, and constants
• Operators and expressions
• Working with forms and handling user input

Hands-on: Writing your first PHP form handler

Module 7: Control Structures and Functions

• Conditional statements and loops in PHP
• Functions and variable scope
• Built-in PHP functions
• Including and requiring external files
• Working with arrays and associative arrays

Hands-on: Developing a reusable function library

Module 8: Working with MySQL Databases

• Introduction to MySQL
• Connecting PHP to MySQL using MySQLi and PDO
• Performing CRUD operations (Create, Read, Update, Delete)
• Database normalization and schema design
• Prepared statements and SQL injection prevention

Hands-on: Creating a dynamic product catalog using PHP & MySQL

Module 9: PHP Sessions, Cookies, and Authentication

• Managing sessions and cookies
• Building a user login and registration system
• Encrypting passwords with PHP (hash, bcrypt)
• Implementing authentication and user roles

Hands-on: Developing a secure login system

Module 10: PHP Advanced Topics

• Working with file uploads
• Sending emails from PHP applications
• Using regular expressions
• Error handling and debugging techniques
• Working with REST APIs in PHP

Hands-on: Creating a contact form with email integration

Part 3: WordPress Customization

Module 11: WordPress Fundamentals

• Introduction to WordPress CMS
• Installing WordPress locally and online
• Understanding WordPress architecture and file structure
• Configuring settings, users, and roles
• Managing posts, pages, and menus

Hands-on: Installing and configuring a WordPress website

Module 12: Themes and Customization

• Introduction to WordPress themes
• Creating child themes
• Editing themes using the Customizer and Theme Editor
• Introduction to PHP template hierarchy in WordPress
• Adding custom headers, footers, and sidebars

Hands-on: Creating and customizing a child theme

Module 13: WordPress Plugins and Widgets

• Understanding plugins and their role
• Installing, activating, and configuring plugins
• Developing a custom WordPress plugin
• Working with widgets and shortcodes
• Integrating third-party APIs into WordPress

Hands-on: Creating a custom plugin for contact form or testimonials

Module 14: Custom Post Types and Taxonomies

• Creating custom post types and taxonomies
• Custom fields and metadata
• Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) plugin usage
• Displaying custom content with PHP templates

Hands-on: Creating a portfolio or event management system using CPTs

Module 15: WordPress Security, Performance & SEO

• Best practices for WordPress security
• Securing user logins and file permissions
• Website optimization and caching techniques
• Database optimization and backups
• SEO best practices and essential plugins (Yoast SEO, RankMath)

Hands-on: Optimizing a WordPress site for speed and SEO

Module 16: Deployment and Maintenance

• Migrating WordPress from local to live server
• Using cPanel and FTP for deployment
• Version control using Git
• Website maintenance, updates, and backups
• Troubleshooting common issues

Hands-on: Deploying a full custom WordPress project

Capstone Project

Build a fully functional dynamic website integrating JavaScript, PHP, MySQL, and custom WordPress functionality, including:

• Dynamic user management
• Custom post types and plugin
• Responsive design and SEO optimization