BCLA Course – Introduction to Web Scripting with PHP Oct 18&19

The BCLA Continuing Education Committee presents

Introduction to Web Scripting with PHP

www.bcla.bc.ca/php

Date:
Sat. Oct. 18 & Sun Oct. 19

Time:
9:00 – 4:30
Lunch is NOT included, but there will be a one hour break.

Location:
Central Branch
Vancouver Public Library,
350 West Georgia St.,
Vancouver, BC

Course Description:
This course will introduce the creation of dynamic web pages using the popular PHP scripting language. Participants will learn how to create web pages that vary their output based on user input. The basic building blocks of PHP and web programming will be covered in a series of hands-on exercises, including: variables, arrays, control structures, sessions and security. No prior knowledge of programming is required.

The workshop will be hands-on.

Benefits for the participants:

• Ability to use basic PHP variables, data types, control structures, and functions
• Ability to check PHP scripts for the most common security vulnerabilities
• At the end of the course, participants will write a basic "feedback form" in PHP

(Due to time constraints, this course will not cover using PHP to interact with databases, XML, or library-specific data structures.)

Who should participate:
Anyone who maintains a web site that needs to accept and process basic user input. Web managers, library systems staff, and people investigating the use of PHP-based Content Management Systems will benefit from this course.

Prerequisites: basic knowledge of HTML and web page creation, and the ability to use a plain text editor. No prior knowledge of programming is required.

About the presenters:

John Durno is Coordinator, Information Technology Services, University
of Victoria Libraries

Mark Jordan is Head of Library Systems, Simon Fraser University

Costs:
$250 members
$325 non-members

Class Size:
16 Students

Registration:
http://www.bcla.bc.ca/php

Please note – if you have successfully registered, you will receive a confirmation email. If you are unable to register please contact the BCLA Office at office@bcla.bc.ca

Deadline for registration: Tuesday, Oct 14, 9:00 AM (but please register as soon as possible, as this event is likely to sell out quickly).