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HTML: Forms & PHP

Learn the intermediate features of forms and PHP in HTML
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Course: On-Demand
Intermediate Provider Jeremy Kurtz  8 Lessons ·  51m  in English 

Course Description

This course will expand your knowledge of using forms with PHP. One aspect of this involves using the POST method. POST is a “superglobal:” a variable that is available in all scopes throughout a page. The POST method can be used to request data submission when uploading a file or a form. By the end of this course, you will be able to write and use the PHP code to handle the form data.

Learning objectives

What You'll Learn

  • Understand the POST function and how it works as a superglobal available in all scopes throughout a page
  • Use the POST method to request data submission when uploading a file or a form
  • Write PHP code to handle form data
  • Display a form and connect it to PHP for processing
  • Combine HTML forms with CSS and PHP across multiple build steps

Key Takeaways

  • This course expands your knowledge of using forms with PHP.
  • POST is a superglobal, meaning it is a variable available in all scopes throughout a page.
  • The POST method can be used to request data submission when uploading a file or a form.
  • By the end of the course, you will be able to write and use PHP code to handle form data.

Frequently Asked Questions

What will I be able to do after completing this course?

By the end of the course, you will be able to write and use the PHP code to handle form data.

What is the POST method covered in this course?

POST is a superglobal, a variable that is available in all scopes throughout a page. The POST method can be used to request data submission when uploading a file or a form.

What topics and lessons does this course cover?

The course covers the POST method, displaying the form, and writing the PHP code to handle form data, including a multi-part series on Forms, CSS, and PHP.

What skills does this course help me build?

It helps you build skills in form fields, Google Form, HTML application, PHP (scripting language), PHP development, and Request.form.