whats the best way to learn Classes in PHP ?

[stuartc1]

Hi All,

I have been coding in PHP for around 5 months and really want to start using the 'Object Orientated' method with Classes.
After reading a few tutorials in Books, and doing some on websites, I am still not 100% happy with all the concepts. I have learned the basic theory behind true OO (not PHP specific).
What I am looking for now is the best way to go forward.... is it best to learn indepth knowlede of software development using OO (not PHP specific), or just learn the uses of OO with PHP. Could you supply URL's, good books etc.

Thanks alot PHP buddies.

🙂

[swallace]

Hi Stu,

Since PHP isn't a strict OO language (it allows direct modification of class variables thus breaking encapsulation), it may be worthwhile learning OOP using Java first, and then when you have the grasp of this, you'll keep to the principles of OOP and not 'break' them using PHP.

http://sep.stanford.edu/sep/jon/family/jos/oop/oop1.htm

This tutorial is quite good and light hearted - although you may know all the stuff...

Anyway, I think OO basics first and then PHP specifics.

[stuartc1]

Cheers SWallace,

I think your right about learning OO concepts with a true OO Langauge first. (I would like to move my career this way anyway).

Will check out the link you supplied.

🙂