PHP 5's object-oriented enhancements are among the most significant improvements in the 10+ year history of the language. This book introduces y... read full description
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Jan 03, 2012
Leland
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By no means would I say this is a perfect treatment of oop with PHP, but it's readable, clear, informative and ultimately helpful. The first few chapters cover the fundamentals with excellent examples. The approach encourages experimentation, and I was designing and writing classes as I read. One doesn't read these types of book for any other reason, so based on the books effectiveness as a catalyst and guide for writing code, I can only give it a solid 4 out of 5 stars.
May 13, 2009
This book was made for me. It covers everything major that I learned at University in regards to Object Oriented design principles, and relates it to Java throughout the text. As a Java OO programmer, this makes a ton of sense. I wanted a book that explains the pros and cons of OO in PHP, and gives a lot of examples. I'm only in chapter 1 but I have a good feeling about this
May 08, 2009
Joey
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An excellent introduction to the newest object-oriented developments in PHP 5. As a book on design patterns, it fails. All of the patterns are poorly outlined with odd examples, heavily steeped in code. A decent beginner book for what is good practice for an aspiring PHP developer.
Feb 22, 2008
David
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This book, of which I read a few chapters before returning to the library, has some excellent tips on the birds-eye view of software design with a ton of specific tips and examples and a focus on design patterns. And, obviously, is about PHP 5. The book focuses on object-oriented programming and design patterns, as the title implies, and does an excellent job of describing what each of those are, how they are described and how they can be applied.
I will come back to this book when it More...
I will come back to this book when it More...
Dec 04, 2008
Nickwshaw
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This is an awesome book, learned loads from it already and I am only halfway through.
Jan 03, 2011
Marcus
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Read this ages ago - Some bits good, others a bit disappointing and overcomplicated.
Jul 25, 2007
Mike
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For those in need of a good, current (php 5) overview of php objects as well as a concise guide on some useful patterns that may be constructed using them, this book serves as an admirable guide. Like any book on programming there is only so much that can fit in the covers; plenty of reference is made to avenues of further investigation.
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