I know how to write program in PHP and implementation of MVC model. but I really want to practice coding like the coding in real world??? I was wondering is there any specific example or book which can show me the tricks or logic and the way professional programmers consider about coding??? Do I need to learn frameworks like Zend ???
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but I really want to practice coding like the coding in real world?
Just get a job or do some freelancing for clients or pick a personal project, develop and publish it. It's hard to learn 'real world' coding through books.
P.S. I like books and blogs and all that. But they only take you so far. Just get your hands 'dirty' ..
The MYYN
2010-05-25 16:49:41
Good point about getting one's hands dirty on a real project. But I'd focus more on a personal project or helping an open source project. ie a project where mistakes only affect the programmer, or a project where senior developers moderate the code. If you hire out to a client, the client is not expecting to fund your learning curve. The inevitable noob errors will adversely affect future contracts.
dnagirl
2010-05-25 17:05:50
Yes, a job maybe too much. But a small freelance project will give you some valueable incentives: a) real code and code that's used b) deadlines c) insights into collaboration ...
The MYYN
2010-05-25 17:13:14
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I'd say get involved in an open source project. You'll be dealing with larger teams, source control, documentation, QA, and bugs (to name a few). The timelines aren't always as quick or rigid as the corporate world but it's similar (IMHO).
Inkspeak
2010-05-25 16:53:44
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The best way I consider and used for my own learning is to see the best sites out there and try to create a clone of them. This is really real-world way you can go with PHP development.
Another great path is to involve yourself in open source projects.
Do I need to learn frameworks like Zend ???
It will be a nightmare if you have no idea of what OOP is (and/or MVC architecture), if you have good understanding of OOP, you can dive into it, it is great practical learning there with it too.
Web Logic
2010-05-25 16:55:33
Almost a -1 for cloning a site. It is far better/rewarding to do something original.
Yacoby
2010-05-25 17:09:49
Open source projects aren't necessarily the best thing. Especially not for beginners. http://www.codinghorror.com/blog/2009/04/is-open-source-experience-overrated.html
Lotus Notes
2010-05-25 20:00:22
@Byron: Do everyone has necessarily to agree to what the author of coding horror says? I don't think so all will say yes to it. Some may favor it other may not.
Web Logic
2010-05-25 20:07:04