Integrated PHP Programming Learning Modules with Automated Assessment: From Basic Syntax to RESTful API Development

Yan Watequlis Syaifudin¹, Triana Fatmawati¹, Pramana Yoga Saputra¹, Nobuo Funabiki², Mustika Mentari², Yuri Ariyanto¹

1. ¹ Politeknik Negeri Malang
2. ² Okayama University

International Conference on Vocational Education and Electrical Engineering (ICVEE), 2026

Web programming remains an essential competency in information technology education, particularly due to the widespread adoption of PHP in modern web application development. However, programming courses often face challenges related to timely feedback and efficient assessment of student assignments. To address these issues, this paper proposes an integrated PHP learning framework that combines progressive learning modules, ranging from Basic Syntax to RESTful API Development, with automated assessment using PHPUnit and Codeception. By providing immediate and objective feedback, the framework supports self-learning and mastery learning processes. The evaluation involving 50 undergraduate students showed an overall student success rate of 84.0%, an overall System Usability Scale (SUS) score of 84.1, and progressively increasing completion times that reflected the intended learning progression from basic PHP programming to RESTful API development. These results indicate that the proposed framework effectively supports structured PHP learning while providing timely and objective automated assessment.

DOI10.1109/icvee71133.2026.11766479Copy