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Make a Google search engine clone: JavaScript PHP and MySQL

5h 47m 11s
English
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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 about the kind of website that will amaze anybody that sees it. The kind of website that will get you hired in no time!

Why Choose This Course?

Instructor Expertise

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 transfer the skills I’ve gained through years of working with some of the best developers in the world directly to you!

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

Course Overview

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.

Career Advancement

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!

Course Benefits

Comprehensive 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 questions 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.

Exclusive Discounts

Future course discounts:

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

Portfolio Enhancement

Project portfolio:

The site you create in this course will be the highlight of your project portfolio! Any potential employer who sees 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.

Enjoyment Factor

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 spend more time on than others. I don’t spend 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 :)

Course Requirements

Requirements:
  • No prior knowledge is required but basic HTML/programming knowledge is advised.

Target Audience

Who this course is for:
  • Anyone! Beginners or experienced 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
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01:37
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Frequently asked questions

What prerequisites are needed before enrolling in this course?
The course is designed to accommodate both complete beginners and experienced programmers. However, having a basic understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and MySQL will be beneficial, as these are the core technologies used throughout the course. If you're new to web development, the initial lessons will guide you through the setup process, which includes installing a web server and creating a test page.
What will I be able to build by the end of this course?
By the end of the course, you'll have developed a search engine similar to Google, featuring site search, image search, a pagination system, and image full-screen previews. You will also implement features such as search type tabs, a document parser class, and a system to recursively crawl and index websites. This practical experience will enhance your web development skills and understanding of search engine mechanics.
Who is the target audience for this course?
The course is suitable for anyone interested in web development, from complete beginners to experienced programmers. It is particularly beneficial for those aspiring to work at major tech companies like Google, Microsoft, Facebook, or Amazon, as it covers essential web development skills required in the industry. The course is also valuable for developers looking to enhance their knowledge of JavaScript, PHP, and MySQL.
How does this course compare in depth and scope to similar courses?
This course offers a comprehensive guide to building a search engine from scratch, covering both front-end and back-end development. It includes 61 lessons that cover various aspects of search engine functionality, such as site and image crawling, database management, and user interface design. The course's focus on practical application through building a Google-like search engine distinguishes it from other courses that may only cover theory or individual technologies.
What specific tools or platforms does the course utilize?
The course primarily utilizes JavaScript, PHP, and MySQL to build the search engine. You will also work with tools like AJAX for updating click values and Masonry for image layout. The course involves setting up a web server and creating a database for storing crawled sites and images, allowing you to gain hands-on experience with these technologies.
What topics or skills are not covered in this course?
The course does not cover advanced topics such as machine learning algorithms for search ranking, large-scale distributed systems, or the intricacies of search engine optimization (SEO) techniques. It focuses on fundamental web development skills and the basic functionality needed to create a search engine, rather than on the more complex features and technologies used by major search engines like Google.
What is the expected time commitment to complete this course?
The course consists of 61 lessons, each designed to guide you step by step through the process of building a search engine. While the total runtime is not specified, students should expect to spend several hours per week on the course, depending on their learning pace and prior experience. The hands-on exercises and projects may require additional time to complete, ensuring a thorough understanding of the material.