About the Free OOP Software Design Patterns Course
The concept of software design patterns gained popularity after a seminal work was published in 1994 entitled "Design Patterns: Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented Software” by a group of prominent computer scientists affectionately referred to as the “Gang of Four.”
Understanding classic OOP software design patterns allows PHP developers to solve recurring design problems efficiently, promoting code reusability and maintainability. In this course you learn about:
Creational Patterns
Factory, Singleton, Builder
Structural Patterns
Adapter, Module, Decorator, Proxy
Behaviorial Patterns
Pub/Sub, Strategy, Iterator
Concurrency Patterns
Active Object, Lock, Reactor, Scheduler
Inversion of Control
Dependency Injection, Service Locator
Who Should Take This Course?
This course is designed for PHP developers with a basic understanding of PHP object-oriented programming (OOP) who wish to hone their skills. Whether you’re designing a new application, adding a feature, or simply trying to solve a perplexing problem, knowledge of classic software design patterns gives you a leg up in today’s competitive developer environment.
Prerequisites
- Basic knowledge of PHP fundamentals
- Firm grasp of PHP object-oriented programming
Why Take the Course?
Classic OOP software design patterns are crucial for a PHP developer to understand as they offer efficient solutions to recurring design issues, fostering code reusability and maintainability. Mastering the patterns described in this course provides you with a structured approach to problem-solving, enhancing code quality and development efficiency. Additionally, understanding these patterns can improve team collaboration, as they provide a common language for developers. Taking this course is instrumental in elevating your PHP skills, ensuring you can build robust, efficient, and easily maintainable software.