MySQL Database Management with phpMyAdmin Course
Course Description:
This course provides a practical and hands-on introduction to managing MySQL databases using phpMyAdmin, a popular web-based database management tool. Students will learn how to create, query, and administer MySQL databases through a user-friendly interface. The course covers essential concepts in database design, SQL querying, and database administration using phpMyAdmin.
Prerequisites:
Basic understanding of databases and SQL concepts
Familiarity with web browsers and general computer usage
Introduction to relational databases and MySQL
Installing and configuring phpMyAdmin
Creating and managing databases
Introduction to SQL querying using phpMyAdmin
Inserting, updating, and deleting data
Retrieving data with SELECT statements
Filtering and sorting query results
Using functions and expressions in queries
Working with multiple tables using JOINs
Subqueries and derived tables
Creating and managing views
Indexes and performance optimization
User management and privileges
Importing and exporting databases
Backup and restore strategies using phpMyAdmin
Monitoring database performance
Designing a simple database schema
Implementing a web application with PHP and MySQL
Troubleshooting common database issues
Course project: Building a small-scale web application with a MySQL backend using phpMyAdmin
Course Objectives:
By the end of this program, students should be able to:
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Understand Databases: Gain a clear understanding of relational databases and their importance in modern applications.
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Master phpMyAdmin: Become proficient in using phpMyAdmin as a user-friendly interface for MySQL database management.
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Create Databases: Learn to create and manage databases, tables, and fields efficiently using phpMyAdmin.
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Execute Queries: Develop the skills to write and execute SQL queries to retrieve, update, and manipulate data.
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Optimize Performance: Discover techniques to optimize database performance through indexing and query optimization.
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Data Manipulation: Learn to insert, update, and delete data, and practice filtering and sorting query results.
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Backup and Restore: Master the art of backing up and restoring databases for data preservation and disaster recovery.
