This course requires to prior programming knowledge and is meant to kind you through the beginner topics of programming in C++. Topics include: Variables, Data Types, Control Structures, Loops, Pointers, Methods

This two-session series introduces students to the fundamentals of databases and API development, essential building blocks for modern web applications. In the first session, students will learn SQL basics and create their own database, gaining hands-on experience in storing, organizing, and manipulating data. The second session will expand on these skills by guiding students through the process of building an API in PHP to interact with their database. By creating endpoints for data retrieval and manipulation, students will understand how APIs make it possible for different applications to communicate with each other seamlessly. By the end of this series, students will have built a complete backend setup—combining a database and a PHP-powered API—that performs essential operations (CRUD). This series offers a practical and engaging way to learn how data is managed and served in the real world, preparing students for further exploration into backend development and web technologies. Before attending the session, ensure that you have XAMPP. This is a development environment that will allow you to create your database. You'll also want to install MySQL workbench. This provides a better interface than XAMPP for configuring data within your database. If you need help configuring either program, don't be afraid to reach out! You can find the links to both below: [https://www.apachefriends.org/index.html](https://www.apachefriends.org/index.html) [https://www.mysql.com/products/workbench/](https://www.mysql.com/products/workbench/)[](https://www.mysql.com/products/workbench/)