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CourseLearn PHP: Functions
Learn how to use built-in PHP functions to complete common (and some niche) tasks and create your own functions to reuse blocks of code.
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This course includes
Skill level
BeginnerTime to complete
Average based on combined completion rates — individual pacing in lessons, projects, and quizzes may vary3 hoursProjects
2Prerequisites
None
About this course
Continue your PHP journey by diving into functions. This course will teach you how to create reusable code with your own functions and utilize built-in PHP functions for both common and specialized tasks. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of PHP’s function capabilities for efficient coding.
Skills you'll gain
Defining and using custom functions to avoid repetitive code
Leveraging built-in PHP functions for various tasks
Understanding the scope and parameters of functions
Syllabus
2 lessons • 2 projects • 2 quizzesCertificate of completion available with Plus or Pro
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Projects in this course
- practice Project
Mad Lib Functions
It’s time for you to start building your own functions in PHP. Creating reusable blocks of code is an extremely useful skill in any language. Get started practicing in PHP with this mad lib project! - practice Project
The Hitchhiker's Guide to PHP Math Functions
Explore the universe of PHP documentation and find the PHP functions you need for your journey. Applying them correctly will yield the answer to life, the universe, and everything.
Meet the creator of the course
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. Earn a certificate of completion
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