Object-Oriented PHP for Beginners: Classes and Objects Made Simple
A practical step-by-step guide to mastering object-oriented programming in PHP with real-world examples.
Master PHP object-oriented programming with hands-on examples. Learn classes, objects, inheritance, and build real projects. Perfect for beginners transitioning to professional PHP.
About This Book
Quick Overview
Master PHP object-oriented programming with hands-on examples. Learn classes, objects, inheritance, and build real projects. Perfect for beginners transitioning to professional PHP.
Key Topics Covered
- PHP classes and objects
- Encapsulation and access control
- Inheritance and polymorphism
- Interfaces and abstract classes
- PHP traits and namespaces
- Constructors and destructors
- Object-oriented design patterns
- Modern PHP development practices
- Autoloading and composer integration
- Real-world project development
Who Should Read This Book
PHP developers transitioning to OOP, Computer science students learning object-oriented programming, Self-taught programmers seeking formal OOP knowledge, Web developers wanting to use modern PHP frameworks, Programmers looking to improve code maintainability and scalability
Prerequisites
Basic PHP syntax knowledge, HTML fundamentals, Understanding of variables and functions, Basic web development concepts, Familiarity with PHP development environment
Table of Contents
About This Publication
**Object-Oriented PHP for Beginners: Classes and Objects Made Simple** is designed to transform your understanding of PHP programming through a practical, hands-on approach to object-oriented development. This comprehensive guide takes you from basic PHP knowledge to confidently building professional applications using advanced OOP principles. ### What You'll Learn and Achieve Through this structured learning journey, you'll master the fundamental concepts of PHP classes and objects, understand how to implement encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism in real applications, and learn to utilize modern PHP features including namespaces, traits, and interfaces. Each chapter builds systematically on previous knowledge, ensuring you develop expertise progressively. ### Practical Skills Development By completing this book, you'll be able to design robust PHP class hierarchies, structure large-scale applications using object-oriented principles, implement industry-standard coding practices, and build complete web applications using modern PHP OOP methodologies. The included real-world project provides practical experience applying all learned concepts. ### Professional Development Focus This book emphasizes the practical skills needed for professional PHP development, including best practices used in popular frameworks, techniques for writing maintainable and scalable code, and approaches to structuring applications that can grow with your business needs.
Book Details
- Format
- File Size
- 2.2 MB
- Chapters
- 11
- Code Examples
- 99
- Exercises
- 99
- Difficulty Level
- beginner
- Reading Time
- 24-30
Special Features
• Step-by-step learning progression from basics to advanced concepts • Real-world code examples for immediate practical application • Hands-on exercises and projects in every chapter • Complete real-world application development project • Comprehensive appendices including OOP glossary and syntax reference • Industry best practices and professional development techniques • Modern PHP 8+ features and implementations • Practical examples drawn from common web development scenarios • Progressive difficulty that builds confidence systematically • Reference materials for ongoing professional development
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