Complete Course of
CodeIgniter Framework
Complete Course of CodeIgniter Framework
CodeIgniter is a lightweight and fast PHP framework designed for building dynamic web applications with minimal configuration.
It offers a straightforward and elegant toolkit, focusing on simplicity, speed, and ease of use, making it ideal for developers who want to quickly create robust backend systems or APIs.
Learning CodeIgniter is important for aspiring web or backend developers because it enables them to efficiently manage databases, implement MVC architecture, and develop scalable web applications, especially for projects requiring a minimalistic and performance-driven approach.
Chapter 1: Introduction to CodeIgniter
Lesson 1: What is CodeIgniter?
Lesson 2: Evolution of CodeIgniter
Lesson 3: CodeIgniter vs. Other PHP Frameworks: Laravel, Symfony, Zend, and more
Lesson 4: Setting Up the Development Environment
Chapter 2: CodeIgniter Fundamentals and MVC Architecture
Lesson 1: Understanding MVC (Model-View-Controller)
Lesson 2: Application Structure: Exploring CodeIgniter's directory structure
Lesson 3: CodeIgniter Configurations: Base URL, environment settings, debugging
Chapter 3: Routing in CodeIgniter
Lesson 1: Introduction to Routing
Lesson 2: Route Parameters and Wildcards: Dynamic URLs and named routes
Lesson 3: RESTful Routes
Chapter 4: Controllers and Methods
Lesson 1: Creating Controllers
Lesson 2: Passing Data to Views: Sharing data between controllers and views
Lesson 3: Handling HTTP Requests: Working with GET, POST, PUT, DELETE
Chapter 5: Views and Templating
Lesson 1: Creating Views: Displaying data and integrating UI templates
Lesson 2: Using Blade-like Templating (CodeIgniter’s View Parser)
Lesson 3: Layouts and Partials: Implementing reusable UI components
Chapter 6: Models and Database Interaction
Lesson 1: Introduction to Models: Handling database interactions efficiently
Lesson 2: Query Builder in CodeIgniter: Writing SQL queries with the Query Builder class
Lesson 3: CRUD Operations: Creating, Reading, Updating, and Deleting database records
Lesson 4: Database Configuration and Migrations
Chapter 7: Form Handling and Validation
Lesson 1: Creating and Handling Forms in CodeIgniter
Lesson 2: Input Validation
Lesson 3: CSRF Protection and Security in Forms
Chapter 8: Session Management and Cookies
Lesson 1: Managing Sessions: Storing and retrieving session data
Lesson 2: Cookies in CodeIgniter: Setting, retrieving, and deleting cookies
Lesson 3: Secure Session Management: Preventing session hijacking
Chapter 9: CodeIgniter and AJAX
Lesson 1: Introduction to AJAX in CodeIgniter
Lesson 2: Handling AJAX Requests and JSON Responses
Lesson 3: Implementing Real-Time Features with AJAX
Chapter 10: Working with APIs and RESTful Services
Lesson 1: Creating RESTful APIs in CodeIgniter
Lesson 2: Consuming Third-Party APIs: Sending HTTP requests from CodeIgniter
Lesson 3: Authentication for APIs: Token-based authentication and JWT
Chapter 11: Authentication and Authorization
Lesson 1: User Authentication: Login, registration, and password hashing
Lesson 2: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) in CodeIgniter
Lesson 3: Implementing OAuth and Social Logins
Chapter 12: Error Handling and Debugging
Lesson 1: Understanding Error Logging in CodeIgniter
Lesson 2: Handling Exceptions: Custom error pages and error handling strategies
Lesson 3: Debugging Techniques: Tools and best practices
Chapter 13: Code Optimization and Best Practices
Lesson 1: Performance Optimization in CodeIgniter
Lesson 2: Caching Strategies: Query caching, full-page caching, and fragment caching
Lesson 3: Code Structuring and Best Practices
Chapter 14: Email Handling in CodeIgniter
Lesson 1: Configuring Email in CodeIgniter: SMTP, Mailgun, SendGrid integration
Lesson 2: Sending Emails: Formatting HTML emails with attachments
Lesson 3: Email Queueing and Scheduling
Chapter 15: File Handling and Uploads
Lesson 1: Working with File Uploads: Handling images, PDFs, and other file types
Lesson 2: File Manipulation: Resizing images, compression, and watermarks
Lesson 3: Secure File Uploads: Preventing security vulnerabilities
Chapter 16: Internationalization and Localization
Lesson 1: Setting Up Language Files: Supporting multiple languages
Lesson 2: Implementing Localization in Views and Routes
Lesson 3: Currency and Date Localization
Chapter 17: Command Line Interface (CLI) in CodeIgniter
Lesson 1: Introduction to CLI Commands: Running commands from the terminal
Lesson 2: Writing Custom CLI Commands in CodeIgniter
Chapter 18: Security Best Practices
Lesson 1: Preventing SQL Injection and Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
Lesson 2: Implementing Content Security Policies (CSP)
Lesson 3: Securing Configuration Files
Chapter 19: Composer and Dependency Management
Lesson 1: Understanding Composer in CodeIgniter
Lesson 2: Installing and Managing Third-Party Packages
Chapter 20: Testing and Debugging in CodeIgniter
Lesson 1: Writing Unit Tests with PHPUnit
Lesson 2: Debugging and Profiling Performance Issues
Chapter 21: Deploying CodeIgniter Applications
Lesson 1: Preparing CodeIgniter for Production Deployment
Lesson 2: Setting Up CI/CD Pipelines for CodeIgniter Applications
Lesson 3: Hosting on Shared, VPS, and Cloud Servers (AWS, DigitalOcean, etc.)
Chapter 22: Microservices and Cloud Integration
Lesson 1: Microservices Architecture in CodeIgniter
Lesson 2: Integrating CodeIgniter with AWS Lambda, Firebase, and Cloud Storage
Chapter 23: Future Trends and Capstone Project
Lesson 1: Emerging Trends in CodeIgniter and PHP Frameworks
Lesson 2: Capstone Project: Building a Complete Web Application in CodeIgniter
Lesson 3: Course Wrap-Up and Next Steps
