CakePHP Training and Certification in Cork, Ireland

This comprehensive training introduces participants to CakePHP, a powerful PHP framework designed for rapid web application development. Participants will learn to build dynamic, robust, and secure web applications using CakePHP's MVC architecture, built-in tools, and best practices.

Introduction to CakePHP and Application Setup

Module 1: Overview of CakePHP

Introduction to PHP frameworks and CakePHP.

Features and benefits of using CakePHP.

Understanding MVC architecture in CakePHP.

Module 2: Setting Up CakePHP

Installing and configuring CakePHP.

Folder structure and conventions.

Creating a new CakePHP application.

Module 3: Working with Controllers and Views

Creating controllers and actions.

Understanding view templates and layouts.

Passing data from controllers to views.

Hands-On Exercises

Advanced CakePHP Features

Module 4: Working with Models and ORM

Creating models and interacting with databases.

Using CakePHP ORM for queries and relationships.

Validating data in models.

Module 5: Routing and URL Management

Defining routes in CakePHP.

Understanding route parameters and named routes.

Working with RESTful routes.

Module 6: Security and Authentication

Implementing user authentication.

Securing applications with authorization.

Protecting forms with CSRF and form tampering prevention.

Hands-On Exercises

Optimizing and Deploying CakePHP Applications

Module 7: Working with Helpers and Components

Using helpers for reusable view logic.

Working with components for reusable controller logic.

Module 8: Testing and Debugging

Writing test cases for CakePHP applications.

Debugging and error handling in CakePHP.

Module 9: Deployment and Best Practices

Preparing a CakePHP application for deployment.

Optimizing performance with caching and configuration.

Best practices for maintaining CakePHP applications.

Hands-On Exercises