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Updated: 23/06/2026

PHP course online

PHP is a popular server-side language - it powers logins, forms, shopping carts and communication with a database. On BitWizards you start with console PHP in your browser, then move on to exercises with a real MySQL database.

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What you will learn

  • PHP syntax: echo, variables, types, operators.
  • Conditional statements, loops, arrays (indexed and associative), functions.
  • Connecting PHP to a MySQL database: reading and writing data.
  • Generating dynamic HTML and previewing the result.

How you learn on BitWizards

  • Console PHP runs in the browser - you see the output of echo right away.
  • PHP exercises with a database run in an isolated server environment: every student gets their own, secure database.
  • Automatic checking and a preview of the generated page.

PHP and the INF.03 exam

PHP is the heart of the server-side part of INF.03 (Polish vocational IT qualification). Together with HTML and CSS, JavaScript and SQL/MySQL it makes up a complete web application.

SQL and MySQL - JavaScript - HTML and CSS

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need to set up a PHP server?

No. Console PHP runs in your browser, and PHP exercises with a MySQL database are executed safely on our server - nothing to install on your machine.

What is PHP used for?

PHP generates pages on the server side: it handles forms, logins, shopping carts and communication with a database. It is a popular back-end language.

Is PHP on the INF.03 exam?

Yes. INF.03 covers server-side web applications and working with databases, where PHP connects to MySQL.

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