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Make a Google search engine clone: JavaScript PHP and MySQL

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Make a Google search engine clone: JavaScript PHP and MySQL is a 61-lesson 5 hours 47 minutes self-paced course by Udemy. Do you want to become an expert in JavaScript, PHP and MySQL?

Course facts

Lessons
61
Duration
5 hours 47 minutes
Level
All levels
Language
English
Updated
Instructor
Udemy
Price
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Do you want to become an expert in JavaScript, PHP and MySQL?Do you want to build a real search engine just like Google? If so, you’re in the right place! This course will guide you step by step in creating your own Google clone COMPLETELY from scratch. 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 search engine just like Google complete with:

  • Site search

  • Image search

  • Complete pagination system

  • Image full screen preview

  • 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: HTML, CSS, PHP, JQuery, JavaScript and MySQL.

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 COMPLETE support of a Microsoft Software Engineer (me). 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 EVERY SINGLE question asked so far on all of my courses.

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? 

*You don't need any experience to take this course, however a basic understanding of HTML would be great. I will explain everything as I go, but some things I spent more time on than others. I don't spent a huge amount of time on the absolute lowest level basics e.g. what is HTML. So if you have absolutely no experience programming, you are absolutely fine to take this course, just ask me to explain things further if you would like a more detailed explanation :)

Requirements:
  • No prior knowledge is required but basic HTML/programming knowledge is advised.
Who this course is for:
  • Anyone! Beginners or experience programmers.

What you'll learn:

  • Create a search engine
  • Create a web crawler

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1
Welcome! Demo
01:39
2
Setup - Installing the web server
06:22
3
Creating our test page
04:37
4
Creating our index page
06:51
5
Sending data to another page
06:17
6
Creating a style sheet
03:59
7
Styling the index page
09:26
8
Styling the search button
08:52
9
Styling the search textbox
07:07
10
Adding our own site logo
05:32
11
Creating our search page structure
06:38
12
Styling the search bar section
08:20
13
Styling the search bar itself
06:04
14
Adding an icon to the search button
06:38
15
Creating the search type tabs
07:02
16
Styling the search type tabs
03:34
17
Displaying the active tab
06:06
18
Document parser class
07:46
19
Loading the HTML of a site
08:41
20
Echoing the found urls
05:22
21
Ignoring links we don't want to use
05:23
22
Converting relative links to absolute links - Part 1
06:42
23
Converting relative links to absolute links - Part 2
05:12
24
Recursively crawling links
06:14
25
Getting the title tags for each site
08:04
26
Getting the keywords and description
05:54
27
Creating our database
08:56
28
Inserting the sites to the database
08:10
29
Checking if a link exists in the DB already
04:53
30
Crawling images
05:46
31
Inserting images to the DB
10:24
32
Site results provider class
12:30
33
Styling the number of results label
02:52
34
Outputting site results
06:38
35
Showing title, description and url for site results
03:42
36
Styling the search results
05:05
37
Trimming the result text
04:03
38
Showing the search term in the textbox
01:05
39
Adding page limits to our database query
06:17
40
Creating the pagination control images
03:08
41
Showing the first and last images
03:48
42
Showing the page numbers
04:21
43
Showing the current page
04:26
44
Calculating the page number
07:58
45
Handling an edge case
03:09
46
Adding our own JavaScript file
05:07
47
Getting the url of the clicked link
04:35
48
Getting the id of the clicked link
03:26
49
Updating the clicks value via ajax
07:15
50
Sending the type value in the form
02:24
51
Creating the image results provider
04:07
52
Outputting the images
03:57
53
Styling the images
05:39
54
Masonry layout
06:03
55
Loading the images with JavaScript
06:34
56
Calling the Masonry code with a timer
04:57
57
Flagging broken images
06:06
58
Image preview
03:52
59
Image preview captions
05:19
60
Increasing the image click count
04:40
61
You made it! Thank you!
01:37
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Frequently asked questions

What are the prerequisites for enrolling in this course?
To enroll in this course, you should have a basic understanding of web development concepts and be familiar with HTML, CSS, and some JavaScript. While the course will guide you through using PHP and MySQL, prior experience with these technologies can be beneficial. It is also helpful to have a basic understanding of how web servers operate, as the course begins with setting up a web server.
What will I build by the end of this course?
By the end of the course, you will have built a search engine similar to Google. This includes creating and styling the index and search pages, implementing a document parser, crawling web pages, and storing data in a MySQL database. You will also implement features such as site results, image results with a Masonry layout, pagination, and tracking clicks through AJAX.
Who is the target audience for this course?
This course is ideal for web developers who want to deepen their skills in JavaScript, PHP, and MySQL by building a complex, real-world project from scratch. It's suitable for those who have some foundational knowledge of web development and are interested in understanding how search engines function at a technical level.
How does this course compare in depth and scope to other web development courses?
This course focuses specifically on building a search engine, covering aspects such as web crawling, data storage, and result rendering. Unlike general web development courses that may provide an overview of front-end and back-end development, this course dives into creating a functional, search-based application, providing a hands-on approach to understanding search engine mechanics.
Which specific tools and technologies will be used in this course?
The course utilizes JavaScript, PHP, and MySQL as the core technologies. You'll work with web server setup, create and manage a MySQL database, and handle AJAX requests for updating data dynamically. Additionally, the course includes styling using CSS and implementing a Masonry layout for image results.
What topics are not covered in this course?
The course does not cover advanced search engine optimization techniques, machine learning for search algorithms, or the use of frameworks like React or Angular. It focuses primarily on the core development and functionality of a basic search engine, without delving into more advanced or modern web development practices.
What is the estimated time commitment for completing the course?
The course consists of 61 lessons, each designed to guide you through building a search engine step-by-step. While the exact runtime isn't specified, students should expect to dedicate several hours per week to watch the lessons, complete exercises, and develop their project, depending on their prior experience and pace of learning.