DJ
Destiny J
Series Details
About
This two-session series introduces students to the fundamentals of databases and API development, essential building blocks for modern web applications. In the first session, students will learn SQL basics and create their own database, gaining hands-on experience in storing, organizing, and manipulating data. The second session will expand on these skills by guiding students through the process of building an API in PHP to interact with their database. By creating endpoints for data retrieval and manipulation, students will understand how APIs make it possible for different applications to communicate with each other seamlessly.
By the end of this series, students will have built a complete backend setup—combining a database and a PHP-powered API—that performs essential operations (CRUD). This series offers a practical and engaging way to learn how data is managed and served in the real world, preparing students for further exploration into backend development and web technologies.
Before attending the session, ensure that you have XAMPP. This is a development environment that will allow you to create your database. You'll also want to install MySQL workbench. This provides a better interface than XAMPP for configuring data within your database. If you need help configuring either program, don't be afraid to reach out! You can find the links to both below:
✋ ATTENDANCE POLICY
Please try to attend each session! The second session builds off of the first one, and you will be unable to complete the series without participating in the first session.
Dates
November 23 - November 24
Learners
1 / 10
Total Sessions
1
About the Tutor
DJ
I'm a dual-enrolled high school student with an avid interest in computer science and aviation. With a wide range of experience in Unity, C#, Python, and machine learning, I'm here to help out anyone with questions!
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Upcoming Sessions
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23
Nov
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Session 1
Other Topics
In the second session, students will learn how to connect their database to other applications through a custom API built with PHP. We’ll introduce the basics of PHP as a server-side scripting language and guide students in creating endpoints that allow interaction with the database they built in the first session. By the end of this session, students will have developed a basic API capable of handling CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations on the database, gaining a practical understanding of how databases and APIs work together in backend development.