Q: What is PHP ?

• PHP stands for PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor
• PHP is a server-side scripting language, like ASP, Perl etc.
• PHP scripts are executed on the server and sent back to the client after processing.
• PHP supports many databases (MySQL, Informix, Oracle, Sybase, Solid, PostgreSQL, Generic ODBC, etc.)
• PHP is an open source software (OSS)
• PHP is free to download and use.
• PHP is the widely used scripting language of e-commerce applications .
• The popularity of PHP is due to its inbuilt power, that is why big companies are now prefering PHP and MySQL.

Q: What is MySQL ?

• MySQL is a database.
• A database is a collection of programs which enables us to organize data and defines rules to access those data.
• In a database, there are tables. Just like HTML tables, database tables contain rows, columns, and cells.
• Databases are useful when storing information categorically. A company may have a database with the following tables: "Employee", "Products", "Customers" and "Rent".

Q: What is Apache ?

• It is a software that allows you to run a web service on a UNIX server.
• Apache is very popular and provides access to most web sites on the internet.
• A recent Netcraft survey of Web Servers around the world placed Apache Powered sites at over 50 percent of the total.
• Part of the reason for this maybe that it is freely available, reliable and simple to set up and configure, and it can provide most of the requirements for a web site.

Q: Why is Apache Free?

• Apache is free because it is written and maintained by enthusiasts and volunteers, community members, much in the spirit of many UNIX users.
• It is distributed under the GNU public licence, which means it can be compiled for free on any UNIX platform, including LINUX (Which is a UNIX platform for the PC.)
• The Apache group works with an open philosophy: the software is written by active volunteers which enables it to be distributed free of charge.
• The underlying philosophy is that the Internet should remain an open and global system for communication, not `owned' by any company.
• This will retain the philosophy with which the web was originaly frameworked and to keep tools for online publishing in the hands of everyone down the web.

Q: What are DHTML, XHTML and SHTML ?

• DHTML is any particular Language.
• DHTML is the practice of combining HTML, JavaScript, DOM, and CSS.
• DHTML stands for Dynamic HTML.
• DHTML is a TERM used to populate the technologies that makes the web pages dynamic and interactive.
• According to the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C):
  "Dynamic HTML is a term used by some vendors to describe the combination of HTML, style sheets and scripts that allows documents to be animated."
• XHTML is a legitimate version of HTML.
• It makes a page Stricter and Cleaner about HTML.
• XHTML stands for EXtensible HyperText Markup Language
• SHTML is a mechanism used by SSI directive to parse any file with .shtml extension.

Q: What is Open Source Technology

• Open source is a development methodology, which offers practical accessibility to a product's source (goods and knowledge).
• Open source doesn't just mean access to the source code. The distribution terms of open-source software must comply with the following criteria:
  
  • Free Redistribution
  • Source Code
  • Derived Works
  • Integrity of The Author's Source Code
  • No Discrimination Against Persons or Groups
  • No Discrimination Against Fields of Endeavor
  • Distribution of License
  • License Must Not Be Specific to a Product
  • License Must Not Restrict Other Software
  • License Must Be Technology-Neutral

Q: What is e-Commerce technology?

• E-commerce is a technology which enables business over the web. It Stands for commerce through the Internet.
• Now a days all big comapnies are going for their business run on the web also.
• Many E-commerce solutions are on the arena now.

Q: What are the various e-commerce technologies ?

• As e-commerce enables us to do Business conceptually, it comprises the following practices :
  
  • Digital Signature
  • Digital Certificate
  • E-Cheque
  • Payment Methods
  • Certificate Server
  • Public Key Infrastructure
  • Payment Server
  • Payment Gateway
  • Electronic Wallet
  • Digital Payment System
  • Certification Authority
  • Bill Payment
  • e-Commerce

Q: PHP Usage Stats?

• The present job scenario is highly bent towards web enables services, e-commerce and programming where PHP is the root to step in. There are lump of vacancies calling programmers in various fields of the IT sector. Only well versed and groomed professionals can suit and serve the immediate requirements of the market which is very limited in comparison to its demand. Hence PHP Programmers have become the nuts of the technologically advanced industry offering a wide career scope.
  
• PHP: 20,917,850 domains, 1,224,183 IP addresses
• Source: Netcraft

Q: Why Scriptgiant Academy?

• ScriptGiant Academy is a venture of ScriptGiant Inc. Being quiet eminently known for flourishing as one of the fastest growing & leading Web Development, software development and ERP Applications Company, ScriptGiant Inc has proudly stepped its successful 13th year. No other platform would be so perfect and appropriate to explore your career on web development and PHP / MySQL.

Q: Facilities @ ScriptGiant?

• Top Notch talented & experienced Faculty members
• Well furnished advanced technology infrastructure
• Advanced Study materials designed by our panel of experts
• Upgraded software versions
• Unlimited Guidance from Faculty members
• Small Batch Groups to impart quality trainings
• Balanced Training [Both Practical + Theoretical]
• Library Facility
• Ample practice sessions
• High speed internet support to facilitate smooth uninterrupted education
• Unique opportunity to work in Live projects in our R&D
• 100% Satisfactory Placement assistance

Q: How can I land up a job?

• Scriptgiant Academy assures you standard education and training to each and every enrollee.
• Ample examples and hands on practical exposer will give you the right language mantras.
• Periodical assignments and Module tests will help you self-assess what you learnt.
• Live Projects at the end of the courses will shape you up for the forthcoming challenges.
• Our Expert Guides will help you to complete the projects successfully.
• After successfull completion of the courses you will land up a job.

Q: What support will I get here ?

• As we discussed in the earlier answer, we guarantee you every support which is bound to give you a successful career. However to list them, just look on the following :
• Course Material Specially designed by experts.
• Round the clock prctical facility
• Internet facility to keep you IT oriented
• Assignments at the end of every modules which helps you understand the concepts clearly
• Live Projects at the end of every Course.
• Guiding you in your Live Project
• Unique opportunity to work with our development team
• 100% Placement assistance till you get a job

Q: Is there any scholarship opportunity from Scriptgiant Academy ?

• Yes! We have scholarship opportunity to the meritorious students. We have a fund for the economically poor and/or academically b incumbents. However the amount of fee waiver will depend on the economic status and/or percentage of marks the particular student has got in his Graduation and higher.

Q: Who will give the certificate for PHP & MySQL?

• The Certificate will be awarded by Scriptgiant Academy itself. The Certificate is enough to grab a lucrative job, however, if you want to get certified by Zend also then you have to seat for the Online Test and also you have to pay an amount for the voucher.

Q: What is the mission of Scriptgiant Academy ?

• Our mission is crystal clear. Our only priority is to enrich the talents of PHP Professionals imparting genuine and quality education for making them industry-ready at our own niche. Our motive is to breed quality PHP Professionals so that they can acquire sound knowledge to take the e-commerce challenge.

Q: What are the courses being offered here ?

• Currently we are offering four courses to meet the need of FRESHERS as well as Professionals : Please visit our "Course section" to have a detail look into the various courses we are offering.

Q: Are the courses industry oriented ?

• Needless to say, we Scriptgiant Inc. have more than 10 years of experience in providing web and e-commerce solutions. We have accomplished high quality projecs. Our development team and a panel of expert academicians have designed the courses keeping the current trend as well as future practices.

Q: How are the courses different from other institutes in the domain?

• Our Faculties are Expert and Experienced in the Industry. They know the Industry as well as have expertise in the domain. Our approach is to give the best at the lowest cost in the market keeping the view of promotional aspects.

Q: Who are going to train us?

• Our faculties are Trained, have experience in Development. Therefore, you will get the guidance from the Industry experts.

Q: What are the fees of the courses?

• The course fees for SCPMP is Rs. 12000/- (Payable in two installments of Rs. 6000/- each )
• The course fees for SCPMD is Rs. 13000/- (Payable in two installments of Rs. 6500/- each )
• The course fees for SCWP is Rs. 14000/- (Payable in two installments of Rs. 7000/- each )
• The course fees for SCWD is Rs. 15000/- (Payable in two installments of Rs. 7500/- each )

Q: Will I get Study material?

• Yes.

Q: How can I get admission?

• We will take an Aptitude Test before enrollment.

Q: Why PHP & MySQL ? not java.

• PHP is an Open Source Language, meaning it ushers the way to a large group of companies looking for Projects to be done using PHP and MySQL. This is a boon for both the Developers who are sincere about their career as well as for the Clients who are looking for their projects done at a cheaper rate also. Therefore, it is prosperous in both ways. On the other hand, Java is expensive in the essence that it is not Open Source.