Where to look next

Ye' old general discussion board. Basically, for everything that isn't covered elsewhere. Come here to shoot the breeze, shoot your mouth off, or whatever suits your fancy.
This forum is not for asking programming related questions.

Moderator: General Moderators

Post Reply
User avatar
Inkyskin
Forum Contributor
Posts: 282
Joined: Mon Nov 19, 2007 10:15 am
Location: UK

Where to look next

Post by Inkyskin »

I have been developing in PHP for a long time, and a couple of months ago I started using classes etc, and moving to a more OO structured design system. I know there is still a LOT of this to learn, for example when I see the word Inteface within a class I'm flummoxed! Where's the best place to read up on this, and are there any good PHP OO books out there that you would reccomend? (I have been keeping an eye on the "I'm currently reading..." too!)

Cheers!
alex.barylski
DevNet Evangelist
Posts: 6267
Joined: Tue Dec 21, 2004 5:00 pm
Location: Winnipeg

Re: Where to look next

Post by alex.barylski »

Where's the best place to read up on this, and are there any good PHP OO books out there that you would reccomend? (I have been keeping an eye on the "I'm currently reading..." too!)
The ones I've read in the past were garbage. Demonstrating with horrible examples loaded with complex dependencies on HTML, file or MySQL connections -- bluck!!! :banghead:

I'd honestly suggest picking up a book on C++ or Java as their OOP examples are usually a little better. Try and find a book which doesn't use silly examples like a base Bird class and a Duck derived class.

While they might emphasize the point behind using OOP transcending into the real world with only those dumb examples will likely result in disheartening failure.

The best way to learn OOP is to keep asking questions here -- myself and others are sure to answer you with our best explanation. I've been passionately employing OOP practices for over 10 years now and I still teach myself something new everyday -- either through experience or reading a book.

You might want to begin readnig up on design patterns. They will benefit even the most seasoned veteran, for any other reason, than giving you a common vocabulary to express your questions or answers.
Chonk
Forum Newbie
Posts: 24
Joined: Fri May 28, 2004 3:58 am

Re: Where to look next

Post by Chonk »

User avatar
Inkyskin
Forum Contributor
Posts: 282
Joined: Mon Nov 19, 2007 10:15 am
Location: UK

Re: Where to look next

Post by Inkyskin »

Thanks for the info Hockey, and the link Chonk. I think my main problem is that I have gotten so far, and now I'm not sure what to look at next. Being self tought, theres no one around to give me my next lesson plan if you get what I mean ;)
alex.barylski
DevNet Evangelist
Posts: 6267
Joined: Tue Dec 21, 2004 5:00 pm
Location: Winnipeg

Re: Where to look next

Post by alex.barylski »

Being self tought, theres no one around to give me my next lesson plan if you get what I mean
I know exactly what you mean amigo. I'm self taught too -- I think most of us around these parts are actually.

Go with picking up on objects -- it'll serve you better than anything. ;)
User avatar
flying_circus
Forum Regular
Posts: 732
Joined: Wed Mar 05, 2008 10:23 pm
Location: Sunriver, OR

Re: Where to look next

Post by flying_circus »

I'm in the same boat you are. I can't tell you what book to buy, but I can tell you 1 book not to buy: Proffesional PHP 5 from wrox press. Worst book ever... From the miniscule learning I have accomplished, I am not sure if it was from the reading or researching trying to fix their horribly broken examples. :banghead:
alex.barylski
DevNet Evangelist
Posts: 6267
Joined: Tue Dec 21, 2004 5:00 pm
Location: Winnipeg

Re: Where to look next

Post by alex.barylski »

It's funny cause I've had similar experiences with Wrox books -- yet one book I still own "Master Class Assembly Language" is amazing in it's detail and I've yet to find any significant errors. A real pleasure to read when I still had interest in learning assembler.
User avatar
Inkyskin
Forum Contributor
Posts: 282
Joined: Mon Nov 19, 2007 10:15 am
Location: UK

Re: Where to look next

Post by Inkyskin »

I dont have any wrox titles on my shelf, not for a long time ;)
Post Reply