Open-Closed Workshop
Techniques

Open-Closed Workshop

In this workshop, we'll focus exclusively on the open-closed principle (the O in SOLID). Using real-life code, line by line, we'll refactor a confusing class into something far more manageable and extendable. Once finish...

Advanced
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5 Lessons
48m
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Languages Object-Oriented Principles in PHP
Beginner Difficulty

Object-Oriented Principles in PHP

The typical beginner, whether they realize it or not, first learns procedural programming. But, before too long, they level up. Suddenly, an entirely different paradigm is introduced: object-oriented programming. Little do they know that they'll spend years researching and learning exactly what it means to work with objects and messages. In this series, you'll be introduced to the core principles of object-oriented programming in PHP. We'll begin with the basic constructs and work our way up.

9 Lessons
1h 33m
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Techniques SOLID Principles in PHP
Advanced Difficulty

SOLID Principles in PHP

SOLID represents a series of guidelines that developers can use to, if done well, simplify and clarify their code. While certainly not laws, understanding these concepts will make you a better developer.

5 Lessons
57m
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Techniques Design Patterns in PHP
Advanced Difficulty

Design Patterns in PHP

A design pattern is a common solution to a common problem. Nothing more, nothing less. And, while some of these approaches might seem foreign or overwhelming to you, the important thing to remember is that, as a developer, you are in charge. That means you decide when a pattern is appropriate, and when it's completely unnecessary. That's the key.

8 Lessons
1h 43m
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