PHP MVC: Understanding the Model-View-Controller Pattern – Live – 2 weeks

Understanding MVC: Architecting Web Applications with PHP (2-Week Introduction)

Demystify the MVC pattern and build a solid foundation for modern web development! This 2-week course provides a framework-agnostic introduction to the Model-View-Controller (MVC) architectural pattern, a cornerstone of building scalable and maintainable web applications.

Don’t get lost in framework-specific jargon! We’ll focus on the core principles of MVC and demonstrate how to implement a simplified version using PHP’s Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) capabilities.

What You’ll Learn (in 2 Weeks):

• The MVC Architectural Pattern: Understanding the roles of the Model, View, and Controller.   
• Separation of Concerns: How MVC promotes cleaner and more organised code.
• Routing and Request Handling: How requests are processed and directed within an MVC application.
• Data Flow in MVC: Understanding how data moves between the Model, View, and Controller.
• Building a Crude MVC Implementation: Creating a simplified MVC structure using PHP OOP.
• Templating Basics: Displaying data dynamically using a basic templating approach.
• Benefits of MVC: Discovering the advantages of using MVC for web development.
• Framework Agnostic Principles: learning the core concepts that all PHP frameworks use.

Why Learn MVC?

• Essential for Modern Web Development: MVC is widely used in popular PHP frameworks.
• Improved Code Organisation: Create more structured and maintainable applications.   
• Increased Code Reusability: Develop modular components that can be reused across projects   
• Enhanced Team Collaboration: Facilitate better communication and collaboration among developers.   
• Provides a base for learning any PHP framework.

What to Expect (in 2 Weeks):

• Clear explanations of MVC concepts.
• Practical, hands-on examples using PHP OOP.
• Step-by-step guidance on building a simplified MVC structure.
• Discussions on the benefits and challenges of using MVC.
• Framework agnostic information that can be used with any PHP framework.
• 2 weeks, with 3 one-hour classes per week.

This course is perfect for:

• PHP developers who want to understand the MVC pattern.
• Beginners who want to learn the fundamentals of modern web application architecture.
• Anyone interested in building scalable and maintainable PHP applications.

Gain a clear understanding of MVC and lay the foundation for your framework journey! Enrol now and architect your web applications with confidence.