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Learn PHP: Form Handling and Validation

Learn how to handle HTML forms and validate user data before storing it in a database.

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  • Skill level

    Beginner

  • Time to complete

    Approx. 6 hours

  • Certificate of completion

    Included with paid plans

  • Prerequisites

    None

About this course

Continue your PHP learning journey! Learn how to use PHP and HTML together to create dynamic websites. You’ll learn how to handle HTML forms and validate user data before storing it in a database.

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5 lessons • 2 projects • 2 quizzes
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David Patlut
David studied Computer Science at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He was previously a software engineering instructor at Fullstack Academy and New York Code & Design Academy.
David studied Computer Science at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Prior to joining Codecademy, he was a software engineering instructor at Fullstack Academy and New York Code & Design Academy.
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