CodeIgniter : PHP Framework

CodeIgniter is a fast, lightweight, and powerful PHP framework built on the MVC (Model-View-Controller) architecture. This course is designed to help developers build secure, scalable, and efficient web applications using CodeIgniter. You'll learn everything from installation to deploying full-featured apps.

What You’ll Learn

Installing and configuring CodeIgniter
Understanding MVC architecture
Creating Controllers, Models, and Views
Form handling and validation
Session and cookie management
Database operations (CRUD)
File uploads and image manipulation
User authentication and role-based access
Email integration and pagination
Deployment on shared hosting

Key Features of the Course

Hands-on projects and real-world applications
Integration with MySQL and Bootstrap
AJAX and jQuery for dynamic interfaces
Reusable code templates and best practices
Certificate of completion
One-on-one and group sessions available

Uses of CodeIgniter

Building custom CMS platforms
Developing e-commerce websites
Creating dashboards and admin panels
Rapid prototyping of web applications
RESTful API development

Who Should Join?

This course is ideal for:

PHP developers looking to master a framework
Full-stack and backend developers
Computer science students focused on web development
IT professionals expanding their skillset
Project managers overseeing web projects

Prerequisites

To get the most out of this course, you should have:

Solid understanding of Core PHP
Familiarity with OOP (Object-Oriented Programming)
Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Experience with MySQL is helpful but not mandatory

Benefits of Learning CodeIgniter

Rapid development with minimal configuration
Built-in security features
Modular structure for clean code organization
Easy to learn and implement
Broad compatibility with hosting environments
Rich set of libraries for common tasks

Available

Category Web Development
Language English, Nepali
Video Available
Duration 60 Hours
Includes Theory+Practical

Web Development

Course At A Glance

History of CodeIgniter

CodeIgniter was first released on February 28, 2006 by EllisLab, aiming to provide a lightweight, fast, and easy-to-use PHP framework. Its evolution reflects a commitment to simplicity and performance:

Version Release Year Highlights

1.x 2006 Introduced MVC architecture, form validation, and database abstraction

2.x 2011 Improved routing, error handling, and security features

3.x 2015 Composer support, better session handling, and performance upgrades

4.x 2020 Complete rewrite with modern PHP syntax, enhanced security, and modular structure

Ownership transitioned from EllisLab to the British Columbia Institute of Technology in 2014, and later to the CodeIgniter Foundation in 2019.

Development Environment

To build with CodeIgniter, you’ll need:

Basic Setup

PHP ? 7.2 for CodeIgniter 3, PHP ? 8.1 for CodeIgniter 4
Web Server: Apache or Nginx
Database: MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite
Local Tools: XAMPP, WAMP, MAMP, or Docker

IDEs & Editors

VS Code, PHPStorm, or NetBeans

Deployment

Easily deployable on shared hosting, VPS, or cloud platforms

Key Features of CodeIgniter

CodeIgniter is known for its speed, simplicity, and flexibility. Here are its standout features:

MVC Architecture: Clean separation of logic and presentation
Lightweight Core: Minimal footprint, fast execution
Built-in Libraries: For sessions, email, file uploads, form validation, etc.
Security Tools: CSRF protection, XSS filtering, input sanitization
Routing System: Simple and flexible URL routing
Error Handling: Custom error pages and logging
Caching: Page and database caching for performance
Extensibility: Easily extendable with custom libraries and helpers
HMVC Support: Modular development with Hierarchical MVC

Who Should Use CodeIgniter?

Beginners in PHP looking for a gentle learning curve
Developers building lightweight or small-to-medium web apps
Teams needing rapid development with minimal configuration
Projects requiring high performance on shared hosting