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The Triple Lock Standard
: Basics of syntax, variables, conditionals, loops, and custom functions. Array Mastery
by Matt Smith (published January 2025), here is a detailed review of its content and effectiveness for learners.
While not a traditional "crash course," the official PHP manual has a "Getting Started" section that can be compiled into PDF. Independent developers have created "PHP: The Quick Reference" PDFs based on the manual. These are excellent for syntax lookups.
Unlike a video, where you have to scrub through a timeline to find a specific function, a PDF is searchable. If you forget how to write a foreach loop, you can simply hit Ctrl+F (or Cmd+F ) and find the syntax instantly. A well-structured PDF acts as a cheat sheet and a textbook in one.
This is where PHP shines. A good crash course PDF will spend significant time on $_GET and $_POST . These are used to collect form data after submitting an HTML form.
Search GitHub for php-crash-course.pdf . Many educators upload their Open Source course materials here. Look for repositories with high stars and recent commits (avoid PDFs written for PHP 5.x—version 7.4 or 8.x is essential).
Happy coding—and welcome to the world of dynamic web development.
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Ethical fundraising
Your board has formally adopted the Guidelines for Charitable Organisations on Fundraising from the Public. Your staff, volunteers and anyone else fundraising on your behalf are fully trained on the requirements and you have implemented controls to ensure that all your fundraising practices are fully in line with the "Guidelines" and any related Codes of Practice. You review and report annually on compliance.
Annual and Financial Reporting
Your charity prepares a trustees annual report and financial statements in full compliance with the Charity SORP (Statement of Recommended Practice under FRS102) and makes them easily available to the public on your website.
Read our blog "What is the Charity SORP" for more information on what you should be looking for when reviewing a charities financial accounts in regards to transparent reporting.
Governance
Your board has formally adopted the 'Charities Governance Code' as devised by the CRA,
This means your charity complies with the six principles of governance, has reached the core standards expected, and attained additional standards that reflect a more complex structure, if relevant.
