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Working with PDO

Use PHP Data Objects (PDO) to interact with databases.

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Working with PDO

Welcome to the next lesson! In this lesson, you’ll learn how to use PDO (PHP Data Objects) for database interaction. PDO is a flexible and secure way to connect and work with databases. Let’s dive in!

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What Is PDO?

PDO (PHP Data Objects) is a database access layer that provides a uniform interface for working with different database systems. It supports a variety of databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, and more.

Key Features:

  • Database independence (works with multiple database types).
  • Built-in support for prepared statements.
  • Advanced error handling options.

Tip: PDO is a great choice for building secure and scalable web applications.

All lessons in this course

  1. Introduction to Databases
  2. Connecting to a MySQL Database
  3. Managing Tables
  4. Performing CRUD Operations
  5. Prepared Statements
  6. Working with PDO
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