Any suggestions to work on coding (php/sql atm) during downtime while at work? I've been learning css and js (front/back) for a year while unemployed. Just got IT call centre job in highly monitored corporate environment. Have potential side programming job but need more practice.

Ever thought of creating your own framework? Nearly every PHP dev (myself included) has one. Great practice and helps you understand design decisions in other frameworks a lot better.

@Grom That makes a lot of sense. Although, I struggle a bit with computational flow. JavaScript seemed straight forward in is flow. PHP talking to SQL is different. I wanted to set a last login date and I am still trying to work out how to set a variable from sql request BEFORE updating it.

Explain the value to management. Otherwise, you could get in trouble.

@SoNiKBooM im not entirely sure i get your question, but the voice in the back of my head tells me youre looking for "prepared statements" try googling that, hope it helps you out! :)