Make a YouTube Clone from Scratch: JavaScript PHP and MySQL from Udemy

Do you want to become an expert in JavaScript, PHP and MySQL?

Do you want to build a real video upload site just like YouTube?

If so, you’re in the right place. This course will guide you step by step in creating your own YouTube clone

We’re talking the kind of website that will amaze anybody that sees it. The kind of website that will get you hired in no time.

Why let me teach you?

I work as a Software Engineer at Microsoft where I build products used by millions of people all over the world. I want to take the skills I’ve gained through years of working with some of the best developers in the world and transfer them directly to you.

I’ve taught thousands of students here on Udemy and created some of the most popular development courses on Udemy.

Okay so what’s the course about?

I will personally guide you, step by step, in creating your own video upload site just like YouTube complete with:

video upload
video thumbnail generation
server side video conversion
full video player
likes + dislikes on videos
full comment system with likes/dislikes, replies etc.
video details editing
account creation
and much more.

Whether you are a complete beginner* or an experienced programmer, this course will be massively beneficial to you.

Why should I take the course?

In the programming world, the “big 4” often consists of Google, Microsoft, Facebook and Amazon. To get a job at any of these companies, you absolutely MUST know the essentials:

If you take this course, you will have nothing to worry about because we use all of these skills extensively.

Support:

By enrolling in this course, you will have the I'm always ready to answer any question you may have. Programming issues, errors, feature requests, general programming advice - it doesn't matter, I'm always happy to help. I always aim to respond to questions within a few hours and it's also worth noting that I've answered

Future course discounts:

By enrolling in this course, you will get access to ALL of my current and future courses for the lowest possible discount we as instructors are capable of offering on Udemy - FOREVER.

Project portfolio:

The site you create in this course will be the highlight of your project portfolio. Any potential employer who see's this project on your resume will want to hear all about it. The reason? They know that a project like this means you're familiar with the wide range of technical skills they need their employees to know.

Fun.

Finally, this project is a lot of fun and I know you'll have a great time implementing your own unique ideas as well as the ones we implement together. What are you waiting for?

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Learning objectives

Program with an object oriented approach

Handle data submissions using php and insert into mysql databases

Program with an object oriented approach
Handle data submissions using php and insert into mysql databases

Syllabus

Introduction

Site demo (as seen on course home page)

Installing Xampp - Mac / Linux

Installing Xampp - Windows

Installing a text editor

Creating our index page

Adding real content to our index page

Create a site with navigation bars on the top and on the side

Styling the top navigation bar

Styling the side navigation bar

Styling the main container

Creating our JavaScript file

Showing and hiding the left nav bar

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Site logo

Creating the search bar

Styling the search bar

Upload and profile buttons

Moving the nav bar code to another file

Create an HTML form which allows users to upload a video file

Creating the column element

Creating the file input

Creating the title and description inputs

Creating the privacy input

Creating the categories MySQL table

Connecting to our database with PHP

Retrieving the categories from the table

Class constructors

Creating the categories dropdown

Creating the upload button

Upload videos and convert them to any file type they like

Creating the processing page

Video upload data class

Calling the upload function

Temporary file path for the video

Checking the size of the uploaded video

Checking the file type of the uploaded video

Moving the video to a temporary location

Creating the final file path

Inserting the video data into the table

Installing FFmpeg

FFmpeg demo (just watch)

Converting the video to MP4 server side

Restart Xampp after changing php.ini

Trying out the video conversion + BUG FIX FOR MACS

Deleting the original video file

Creating the video thumbnails table

Getting the video duration

Formatting the video duration string

Inserting the formatted duration to the table

Generating the thumbnail images

Showing a loading spinner on upload

Create forms allowing the user to sign up and sign in

Creating the sign up page structure

Styling the page foundation

Styling the form header

Adding our form inputs

Styling the form inputs

Styling the sign in message

Creating the sign in form

Testing the form submission

Into to sanitizing form data

Form sanitizer class

Finishing the sanitizing functions

Creating the Account class

Starting our validation functions

Outputting error messages

Validating the last name

Validating the username

Creating the users table

Validating the email address

Validating the password

What to do when data is valid

Remembering last entered values

Password hashing

Inserting the user's data into the table

Setting the session variable

Remembering the entered username

Checking if the login form was submitted

Logging in

Create a video player which users can use to watch videos

Creating the User class

Creating the User class functions

Adding username to upload

Taking the video ID from the url

Creating the Video class

Creating the Video class functions

Increasing the view count for the video

Outputting the video player

Setting the size of the video player

Like and dislike videos using ajax calls

Video info section class

Styling the video info section

Creating the video info controls class

Creating the button provider class

Like button provider values

Creating the likes table

Video player actions JS file

Introduction to ajax calls

Passing data in the ajax request

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Develops the full stack with JavaScript, PHP, and MySQL

Guides learners through building a full-fledged video upload platform akin to YouTube

Taught by a seasoned Software Engineer at Microsoft, with extensive industry experience

Covers essential skills for landing roles at tech giants like Google, Amazon, and Meta

Provides comprehensive support from the instructor, including timely responses to inquiries

Enrolls students in all current and future courses by the instructor at discounted rates

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Find a mentor who can provide guidance and support

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Identify a potential mentor
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Set up a regular meeting schedule

Read 'PHP and MySQL for Dynamic Web Sites: Visual QuickPro Guide' by Larry Ullman

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Read Chapters 1-3
Complete the exercises in Chapters 1-3
Read Chapters 4-6
Complete the exercises in Chapters 4-6

Review basic PHP and JavaScript

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Review the basics of PHP and JavaScript to ensure you have a strong foundation for learning how to create a YouTube clone.

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Review basic PHP syntax
Practice writing PHP functions
Review basic JavaScript syntax
Practice writing JavaScript functions

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Complete the 'PHP and MySQL Tutorial' on W3Schools

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This tutorial will provide you with a hands-on introduction to PHP and MySQL and teach you how to use them to create a basic website.

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Read through the tutorial
Complete the exercises in the tutorial
Create a simple website using the skills you learned

Complete the 'PHP and MySQL Practice Drills' on Codecademy

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These practice drills will help you solidify your understanding of PHP and MySQL and prepare you for the more complex tasks involved in creating a YouTube clone.

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Complete the 'PHP Basics' drills
Complete the 'MySQL Basics' drills
Complete the 'PHP and MySQL Integration' drills

Create a simple website using PHP and MySQL

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This project will allow you to apply the skills you have learned in the course to create a functional website.

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Plan your website
Create a database
Write the PHP code
Design the website
Test your website

Start a project to create a more complex website using PHP and MySQL

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This project will allow you to further develop your skills and create a more sophisticated website.

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Choose a project idea
Plan your project
Create a database
Write the PHP code
Design the website
Test your website

Mentor other students who are learning PHP and MySQL

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Identify a student who could benefit from your help
Offer to mentor the student
Set up a regular meeting schedule

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