Master PHP Database Search: FULLTEXT, LIKE, LOCATE Queries in 20

How to Build a Dynamic PHP Word Search App with MariaDB | FULLTEXT, LIKE, LOCATE Search Methods

In this detailed screencast, we'll guide you step-by-step through creating a dynamic PHP Word Search application that uses MariaDB. You'll learn how to implement different search methods including FULLTEXT, LIKE, and LOCATE/POSITION queries to fetch results from your database. We’ll also show you how to use the Fetch API for seamless, real-time search functionality without page reloads.

Whether you're a beginner or looking to brush up on your PHP and database skills, this tutorial is a great starting point for building powerful search applications.

Check out the full written tutorial here:
https://ojambo.com/php-database-word-search-app

Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
01:30 - Setting up the MariaDB Database
05:20 - Creating the HTML Structure for Search
08:40 - Writing JavaScript for Fetch API
12:00 - Building the PHP Search Handler
15:30 - Best Practices for Optimizing Word Search Queries
17:10 - Conclusion & Additional Resources

Key Resources:

Book: Learning PHP - https://www.amazon.com/Learning-PHP-Programming-Edward-Ojambo-ebook/dp/B0D442PR8T

Course: Learning PHP - https://ojamboshop.com/product/learning-php

One-on-one PHP tutorials: https://ojambo.com/contact

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