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PHP module H302
MVC, 4 layer model and templating
Exercises, examples and other material relating to training module H302. This topic is presented on public courses Learning to program in PHP, PHP Programming, PHP Techniques, Intermediate PHP - weekend course / hobby / club / leisure users, PHP Programming, Learning to program in PHP
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Background information
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Topics covered in this module
How to design and structure your application. Model - View - Controller. Top level, business logic, web helpers and template. Objects - how and when to use them. Handling the look and feel with DreamWeaver. A little on database design. Configuration files. Shopping cart applications.
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