
Master the basics of PHP object oriented programming, including classes, objects, properties, methods, and visibility. Explore encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, abstractions, namespaces, traits, interfaces, and abstract classes for testable, reusable code.
Install Xampp to set up a local development server with Apache, MySQL, PHP, and phpMyAdmin, with optional Perl, then run localhost to verify the setup.
Explore what object oriented programming in PHP is today. See how encapsulation, abstraction, inheritance, and polymorphism with classes and objects improve organization and reuse.
Learn how PHP magic methods work, focusing on constructor and destructor to initialize objects, manage resources, and clean up when objects are created or destroyed.
Explore how the protected keyword governs access to properties like age and methods within a class and its subclasses, while remaining inaccessible from outside code.
Explore interfaces as contracts in PHP, where implementing classes must define public methods, interfaces cannot have properties, and a class can implement multiple interfaces, unlike abstract classes.
Master static properties and methods that belong to the class, accessible without objects using the scope resolution operator. Learn how self and this relate to class versus object access.
Learn how namespaces organize classes to avoid redeclare errors, create local scopes, and access namespaced classes using fully qualified names or aliases.
Are you ready to take your PHP skills to the next level?
This crash course is designed for PHP developers who understand the basics of the language and want to quickly dive into the powerful world of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) — a must-have skill for any serious backend developer today.
In just a few hours, you’ll learn the core principles of OOP in PHP through clear, focused explanations and hands-on examples. We cut through the fluff and go straight to what matters, helping you understand and apply concepts like classes, objects, constructors, access modifiers, and the crucial $this keyword.
You'll learn how to organize your code using inheritance, extend the functionality of classes, and use abstract classes and interfaces to enforce structure in your applications. You'll also discover how polymorphism allows your code to become more flexible and easier to maintain — all without getting overwhelmed.
We also dive into encapsulation, explaining why it matters and how to protect the internal state of your objects using getters and setters. To round it out, you’ll get a practical intro to namespaces, giving your code structure and scalability from the start.
Whether you’re preparing for a job, switching to modern PHP practices, or simply leveling up, this crash course gives you the solid foundation you need.
No frameworks, no Composer, no distractions. Just pure OOP PHP, explained simply.