Dive into the world of server-side scripting with our detailed introductory course on PHP. This course begins with an overview of PHP and guides you through the setup process, ensuring you have a strong foundation to build upon. You'll learn about PHP's basic syntax, including numbers, strings, and operators, and how these elements form the building blocks of PHP programming. As you progress, you'll explore conditionals, arrays, and loops, essential tools for controlling the flow of your programs and handling data efficiently. The course also delves into functions, providing you with the knowledge to write reusable code, and classes and objects, which introduce you to object-oriented programming in PHP. These concepts are critical for creating organized and scalable web applications. In the latter part of the course, you'll learn about dependency management with Composer, a crucial skill for managing libraries and packages in your PHP projects. The course wraps up with a section on basic error handling, equipping you with techniques to debug and manage errors effectively. By the end of this course, you'll have a comprehensive understanding of PHP, ready to apply your skills to develop dynamic and interactive web applications.