Intermediate
Backend Development
PHP 8 New Features Masterclass
Master PHP 8 New Features Masterclass with this in-depth training program designed for the African tech community. Whether you're just starting out or looking to level up your skills, this course provides everything you need.
You'll work on practical exercises that mirror real-world challenges faced by developers and tech professionals. Our step-by-step approach ensures you understand not just the 'how' but also the 'why'.
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Course Syllabus
Week 1: Getting Started with PHP 8 New Features Masterclass
- Lesson 1: Set up your backend development environment Preview 10min
- Lesson 2: Project structure for APIs and services Preview 23min
- Lesson 3: Configure databases and environment secrets 21min
- Lesson 4: Version control workflows for server code 14min
- Lesson 5: Local debugging and request tracing 20min
- Lesson 6: Choose frameworks and HTTP tooling wisely 10min
Week 2: Core Fundamentals
- Lesson 1: Design RESTful endpoints and status codes 12min
- Lesson 2: Validate input and shape API responses 24min
- Lesson 3: Model data with migrations and relations 16min
Week 3: Building Your First Project
- Lesson 1: Backend engineering fundamentals 24min
- Lesson 2: Ship a secure authenticated API feature 21min
- Lesson 3: Work with databases, caches, and queues 19min
Week 4: Advanced Techniques
- Lesson 1: Backend engineering fundamentals 10min
- Lesson 2: Ship a secure authenticated API feature 8min
- Lesson 3: Work with databases, caches, and queues 16min
- Lesson 4: Observe latency, errors, and throughput 10min
- Lesson 5: Deploy a service with zero-downtime basics 19min
Week 5: Working with APIs
- Lesson 1: Backend engineering fundamentals 15min
- Lesson 2: Ship a secure authenticated API feature 19min
- Lesson 3: Work with databases, caches, and queues 9min
Week 6: Authentication & Security
- Lesson 1: Backend engineering fundamentals 16min
- Lesson 2: Ship a secure authenticated API feature 21min
- Lesson 3: Work with databases, caches, and queues 25min
- Lesson 4: Observe latency, errors, and throughput 9min
- Lesson 5: Deploy a service with zero-downtime basics 24min
Week 7: Deployment & Production
- Lesson 1: Backend engineering fundamentals 19min
- Lesson 2: Ship a secure authenticated API feature 25min
- Lesson 3: Work with databases, caches, and queues 15min
Week 8: Best Practices & Optimization
- Lesson 1: Backend engineering fundamentals 21min
- Lesson 2: Ship a secure authenticated API feature 23min
- Lesson 3: Work with databases, caches, and queues 9min
- Lesson 4: Observe latency, errors, and throughput 25min
- Lesson 5: Deploy a service with zero-downtime basics 15min