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Migrating Your Web Applications From PHP4 to PHP5

Zend PHP Training - Learn PHP from the experts

Designed to provide experienced PHP programmers with the knowledge to plan and conduct a successful migration and optimization process from PHP4 to PHP5.

Additional Information $300  

How do I schedule my preferred training date?

After purchasing your Zend Online Training, email our Training Team at itraining@zend.com to register for the class. Please include first name, last name and email address of each participant . Detailed login and class instructions are sent 1-2 days prior to the start of the first session.

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Topics :

  • Why Migrate: More functionality; stability; re-usability; additional features
  • Major Differences: Syntax changes; object model changes; new functionality such as XML support
  • Development Tools: Unit testing; PHPDoc; profiler; debugger; E_STRICT setting
  • Migration Planning: Syntax changes; new keywords; what can be kept; what must be updated
  • Class and Object Changes: Guidance on using references; clone keywords; rewriting objects
  • Transition of the PHP EngineUsing the compatibility mode option to work with PHP Engine I and then PHP Engine II
  • Database Changes: Setting parameters; calling libraries
  • Programming Basics: Best Practices; Debugging; Introduction to HTML
  • Using New Features: PDO; XML; DOM; SOAP; etc.
  • Optimization: Adopting native extensions; modifying the architecture; using new features
  • Optimization Tools:Unit testing details; automated tools; testing and debugging techniques

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Please Note:
Registrations are accepted on a space available basis and no later than 24 business hours prior to the start of the class.