PHP Development with the Laravel 4 Framework

Overview

Laravel is a free, open source PHP web application framework, designed for the development of MVC web applications. Laravel is released under the MIT license, with its source code hosted on GitHub. Laravel was created by Taylor Otwell and includes features such as a modular packaging system, different ways to access relational databases, utilities that aid in application deployment and maintenance and its orientation towards syntactic sugar. Development process is relatively easier with the Laravel framework. This framework is also very versatile and operates on any browser and device. The latest version of Laravel web development framework is Laravel 4.

Laravel framework has vey expressive and elegant syntax. It is hailed as a true hero when it comes to simplifying the web development process by managing the common tasks such as routing, authenticating, caching and sessions. As a web developer, possessing the skills required to work with Laravel framework will make you a proficient and sought after web developer. This PHP Development with the Laravel 4 Framework course teaches you how to create an authorisation system for a website. You will also be very briefly taught on the basics of Laravel 4. On the successful completion of this course, you will walk away with a great skill that will ease your web development tasks and make web development more enjoyable.

COURSE CURRICULUM
1: INTRODUCTION
Introduction to Our Project
Installing Laravel
2: BUILD AN AUTHORIZATION SYSTEM WITH THE LARAVEL PHP FRAMEWORK
The Database
Creating the Home Page
Templating
PDO and SMTP E-mail
Creating Accounts Part 1
Creating Accounts Part 2
E-mail Activation
Signing In
Signing Out
Remember Me
Changing Passwords
User Profiles
Account Recovery
Migrations

Learning outcomes

• Get a brief understanding of the Laravel 4 framework
• Learn how to create an authorisation system with the Laravel PHP framework.

Access duration

The course will be directly delivered to you, and you have 12 months access to the online learning platform from the date you joined the course.  The course is self-paced and you can complete it in stages, revisiting the lectures at any time.

Who is this course aimed at?

• Students
• Job seekers
• Programming professionals

Method of assessment

At the end of the course, you will have one assignment to be submitted (you need a mark of 65% to pass) and you can submit the assignment at any time. You will only need to pay £19 for assessment and certification when you submit the assignment. You will receive the results within 72 hours of submittal, and will be sent a certificate in 7-14 days if you have successfully passed.

Certification and awarding body

Those who successfully complete the course will be awarded the PHP development with the Laravel 4 framework certificate by CPD & iAP. The qualification will make you valuable to employers, and your motivation at gaining new skills will be recognised.

Tutor info

Alex Garrett is a UK-based developer. His experience includes software engineering and web architecture, as well as authoring “The PHP Project Guide”. Alex enjoys teaching Laravel, PHP, MySQL, jQuery, and other coding topics through his online courses.

Other benefits

• Written and designed by the industry’s finest expert instructors with over 15 years of experience
• Repeat and rewind all your lectures and enjoy a personalised learning experience
• Gain access to quality video tutorials
• Unlimited 12 months access from anywhere, anytime
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• Learn at your convenience and leisure
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