What You'll Learn
- How to build a fully functional REST API from scratch using native OOP PHP (no frameworks).
- How to structure PHP projects with clean folders, namespaces, and autoloading using spl_autoload_register
- How to create and manage CRUD operations (Create, Read, Update, Delete) for any resource.
- How to implement secure authentication using JSON Web Tokens (JWT) and the Firebase PHP-JWT library.
- How to protect API routes and allow access only to logged-in users.
- How to implement logout functionality using a JWT blacklist system
- How to test APIs effectively using Postman
- How to handle and return JSON responses with proper HTTP status codes
- How to follow best practices for building scalable and secure PHP APIs
Requirements
- No prior knowledge required
- A computer with internet access
- Eagerness to learn
Who This Course is For
- Beginner and intermediate PHP developers who want to move beyond simple PHP scripts and build real-world APIs
- Students who already understand basic PHP and want to learn how APIs and authentication systems work
- Developers transitioning from front-end to back-end, looking to understand how REST APIs are built and secured
- Freelancers who want to offer backend or API development services using PHP
- Anyone who wants to learn how to create a secure, token-based authentication system with PHP and JWT.
Your Instructor
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An experienced instructor with expertise in this field and a passion for teaching.
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