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Online class teaches benefits of open-source software
Photos and Story by James Hill
If you’ve always wanted to learn how to use PHP and MySQL open source software, now’s your chance. This winter Portland Community College will offer an online, non-credit, introductory class that will have you creating dynamic Web pages using the PHP programming language and the MySQL database server in no time.
In the course, PHP and MySQL: Level I, you will learn to build dynamic, data-driven web sites using two of the most popular open source technologies available. Instructor Richard Blum will demonstrate essential programming concepts by designing and building a full-featured Web site powered by PHP and MySQL. The class will consist of clear, step-by-step, instructions demonstrating how to create a complete Web site capable of dynamically displaying data from a MySQL database.
Held entirely online, the class will be offered three times this winter: Jan. 16 through Feb. 22, Feb. 20 through March 28 or March 19 through April 25. Cost is $89. To register, e-mail ddavis@pcc.edu, or visit www.OurCoursesComeToYou.com.
For more information, contact the PCC Community Education office at (503) 731-6619.
About James Hill
James G. Hill, an award-winning journalist and public relations writer, is the Director of Public Relations at Portland Community College. A graduate of Portland State University, James has worked as a section editor for the Newberg Graphic... more »