Developers who know basic PHP but struggle with "thinking in objects." Experienced coders moving from procedural to OOP.
: Covers the core mechanics of OOP in PHP, including class declarations, inheritance, visibility (public, private, protected), and advanced features like reflection and error handling.
: Shifts focus to the broader development ecosystem. This section covers essential professional tools like Git for version control, Composer for dependency management, PHPUnit for testing, and automated build tools like Phing . Why It Matters PHP Objects, Patterns, and Practice
: Readers often find the patterns section "heavy going" but essential for understanding how to build extensible and manageable systems. Target Audience This is not a beginner’s book. It is designed for:
For more details or to purchase a copy, you can find it on Amazon or explore the O'Reilly Library for digital access. POPP Diary #1 - Hidden Hat Press Developers who know basic PHP but struggle with
The book is structured into three distinct segments that build upon each other:
: Focuses on the principles that make patterns powerful. It explains classic "Gang of Four" patterns (like Factory, Singleton, and Observer) alongside enterprise and database-specific patterns, providing practical examples of how to solve recurring design problems. This section covers essential professional tools like Git
Professionals looking to standardize their workflow using modern tools like Vagrant, Git, and Continuous Integration.