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Object-Oriented Programming in PHP
Gain insights into object-oriented programming in PHP. Discover classes, objects, methods, inheritance, and more. Build dynamic server-side applications using OOP techniques and PHP database management.
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78 Lessons
7h
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- A strong understanding of the object-oriented programming paradigm
- Familiarity with objects, classes, methods, and properties for server-side web scripting
- Expertise in applying object-oriented programming techniques to PHP web applications
- Hands-on experience in building and maintaining a PHP database using object-oriented principles
Learning Roadmap
78 Lessons9 Quizzes17 Challenges
1.
Introduction
Introduction
Get familiar with OOP in PHP, key concepts, and practical coding exercises.
2.
Classes and Objects
Classes and Objects
Look at OOP principles, class creation, object instantiation, methods addition, and practical exercises.
3.
Using the $this Keyword for Chaining Methods and Properties
Using the $this Keyword for Chaining Methods and Properties
7 Lessons
7 Lessons
Work your way through using the $this keyword for accessing class properties and chaining methods.
4.
Access Modifiers
Access Modifiers
5 Lessons
5 Lessons
Enhance your skills in managing PHP access modifiers for secure and controlled data access.
5.
Magic Methods and Constants Unveiled
Magic Methods and Constants Unveiled
4 Lessons
4 Lessons
Take a closer look at PHP's magic methods for dynamic initialization and contextual information.
6.
Inheritance in Object-oriented Programming
Inheritance in Object-oriented Programming
6 Lessons
6 Lessons
Focus on inheritance concepts, protected modifiers, method overriding, and practical implementation challenges.
7.
Abstract Classes and Interfaces
Abstract Classes and Interfaces
9 Lessons
9 Lessons
Master the use and distinctions of abstract classes and interfaces in PHP with practical examples.
8.
Polymorphism and Type Hinting
Polymorphism and Type Hinting
9 Lessons
9 Lessons
Learn how to use polymorphism and type hinting to enhance PHP code efficiency.
9.
Static Methods & Properties and Traits
Static Methods & Properties and Traits
6 Lessons
6 Lessons
Unpack the core of static methods, properties, traits, and their practical implementations.
10.
Namespaces & Dependency Injection
Namespaces & Dependency Injection
6 Lessons
6 Lessons
Master the steps to enhance code clarity, flexibility, and maintainability using namespaces and dependency injection.
11.
Exception Handling
Exception Handling
5 Lessons
5 Lessons
Enhance your skills in managing errors and exceptions in PHP effectively and gracefully.
12.
PHP Database
PHP Database
7 Lessons
7 Lessons
Solve problems in PHP database operations using PDO for CRUD and user management.
13.
Model-view-controller (MVC)
Model-view-controller (MVC)
2 Lessons
2 Lessons
Tackle organizing and maintaining PHP code using the MVC design pattern.
15.
Appendix
Appendix
2 Lessons
2 Lessons
Learn how to use Packagist, Composer, and autoloading to streamline PHP development.
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ABOUT THIS COURSE
Object-oriented programming is perhaps the dominant development paradigm for leading languages including Java, C#, and Python. The rich class and inheritance framework wasn’t fully implemented in modern PHP until 2015, and best practices for object-oriented programming are still emerging.
This course is an introduction to object-oriented programming in PHP. You’ll start with the basics of the OOP paradigm and get familiar with classes, objects, methods, and properties. You’ll then chain methods and properties using the this keyword before working with access modifiers and magic methods. With these basics down, you’ll take a deep dive into object-oriented programming in PHP, including inheritance, abstraction, polymorphism, and namespaces. After exploring exception handling, you’ll use these object-oriented techniques to build, manage, and edit a PHP database.
By the end of this course, you’ll be prepared to build dynamic server-side applications using object-oriented programming in PHP.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
I am a full stack web developer with an experience of over 10 years. I acquired many skills in the field of web development and I'm proficient in the LAMP stack (Linux/Apache/SQL/PHP). Other languages that I frequently use are: Python and JavaScript.
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