PHP Mag vs. PHP|Architect

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Do you have a preference?

PHP Mag
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PHP|Architect
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PHP Mag vs. PHP|Architect

Post by RobertPaul »

Does anyone subscribe to both of these? Is it worth it to subscribe to both? Or at all? Or do you prefer one over the other?

Just curious if anyone has opinions on these before I drop money on them...
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Post by neophyte »

I subscribe to the electronic version of PHP Architect. I like that magazine. It keeps you up to date on the all the latest PHP news as well as gives insightful coding hints. I would not recomend it for a beginner. Most of the articles are for advanced users. I've never read or subscribed to php mag.
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Post by d3ad1ysp0rk »

I post on the php|architect forums, but don't actually subscribe. Never read PHP Magazine
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Post by sweatje »

I subscribe to both the print and PDF version of php|architect. I also write for them on occasion and they are the publisher of my book, so I am a little biased ;)
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Post by RobertPaul »

sweatje wrote:I also write for them on occasion and they are the publisher of my book, so I am a little biased ;)
I actually have your "Industrial Strength MVC" article sitting here. ;) It was the June 2003 sample article.
neophyte wrote:I would not recomend it for a beginner. Most of the articles are for advanced users.
Just as well. I wouldn't consider myself a beginner ... though I'm not really "advanced" either. Good to know, though.
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Post by foobar »

I bought 1 copy of a php magazine (not the PHP Mag, though), but didn't find it that enlightning. Most of the stuff I need can be found on the web anyway. As regards abstraction, as far as I'm concerned, I don't need other people telling me how to apply it. I like to keep my brain about :wink: . Dunno, maybe I'm just missing the point of programming magazines, but I find them thoroughly useless in general. :?
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I have a print and PDF subscription to php|arch and what I find is that I usually wind up reading issues months in the past, because I'll remember an article on something I was going to try. I find it pretty valuable.
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Post by Benjamin »

I think that php.net is the best resource as far as reference. I think DevNetwork Forums is the best resource for learning tips, tricks and best practices. And it's free!

JPlush76: Your picture is awesome!! That guy is great.
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Post by Maugrim_The_Reaper »

PDF version of php|Architect I subscribe to. It's a nice resource and they usually carry a few articles of interest each month. Maybe a newcomer would find it tough reading, but you'll never learn without a little legwork. Anyone subscribe to PHP Magazine?
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Post by m3mn0n »

JPlush76 wrote:I have a print and PDF subscription to php|arch and what I find is that I usually wind up reading issues months in the past, because I'll remember an article on something I was going to try. I find it pretty valuable.
Hey man! Long time no see. :)


Regarding the topic, I have read a few issues of PHP|arch and I think it's a great magazine. I've yet to get my hands on PHP Mag, but eventually I do want to have a subscription to both.
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Post by phpScott »

The comapany I work for subscribes to both but I haven't really had a chance to look at both and compare them to see which I think is better.
Both come as pdf's and since I have a longish comute I would prefer them in document form.

When I get the chance I will let you know my thoughts on which is the better mag.


On a complete side note the plush man is back. Long time no post, good to see you back.
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Post by onion2k »

phpScott wrote:Both come as pdf's and since I have a longish comute I would prefer them in document form.
If only someone would invent a machine to take some content on the screen and echo it on to paper.

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Post by JayBird »

onion2k wrote:
phpScott wrote:Both come as pdf's and since I have a longish comute I would prefer them in document form.
If only someone would invent a machine to take some content on the screen and echo it on to paper.

:wink:
PMSL :lol:
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Post by phpScott »

We only have an expensive (per print) version of one of those new fandangled contraptions, so im reluctent to print out so much paper.
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Post by Maugrim_The_Reaper »

Doubles side it, maybe squish 2 pages to 1 and carry a magnifying glass with you ;).
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