Yii Framework 2.0 Training and Certification in Dublin, Ireland

This training program introduces participants to Yii Framework 2.0, a high-performance PHP framework suitable for modern web applications. The course covers the fundamentals of Yii, including its MVC structure, database interactions, advanced features, and tools to develop robust, scalable, and secure applications efficiently.

Getting Started with Yii Framework 2.0

Module 1: Introduction to Yii Framework 2.0

Features and benefits of Yii.

Overview of the MVC architecture.

Setting up a development environment for Yii.

Module 2: Setting Up Yii Applications

Installing Yii using Composer.

Directory structure and configuration.

Creating and running a basic Yii application.

Module 3: Controllers, Views, and Routing

Creating controllers and actions.

Understanding views and layouts.

Configuring routes and URL management.

Hands-On Exercises:

Setting up a basic Yii application and configuring routes.

Creating controllers, actions, and views.

Database Management and Yii Tools

Module 4: Working with Databases

Configuring database connections in Yii.

Introduction to Active Record.

Performing CRUD operations with Active Record.

Module 5: Yii's Built-in Tools and Features

Using Yii's Gii tool for code generation.

Implementing forms and input validation.

Managing sessions and cookies in Yii.

Module 6: Security Features in Yii

Authentication and user management.

Authorization with role-based access control (RBAC).

Securing data with encryption and validation.

Hands-On Exercises:

Building a CRUD application using Active Record and Gii.

Implementing authentication and role-based authorization.

Advanced Features and Application Deployment

Module 7: Widgets and Custom Components

Using built-in widgets for dynamic content.

Creating custom components and helpers.

Extending Yii functionality with modules.

Module 8: Debugging, Testing, and Optimization

Debugging applications with Yii Debug Toolbar.

Writing unit and functional tests.

Optimizing application performance with caching.

Module 9: Deployment and Best Practices

Preparing a Yii application for deployment.

Configuration for production environments.

Best practices for maintaining Yii applications.

Hands-On Exercises