In regards to coding standards, I would also point out PSR standards, as there is movement in the larger PHP community towards them: https://github.com/php-fig/fig-standards
Although I have to admit I don't agree with all of them. On Mon, Jan 21, 2013 at 4:54 PM, Prasanna <[email protected]> wrote: > Jason, > > Just my two cents. > > For coding standard you can refer to PEAR documentation: > http://pear.php.net/manual/en/standards.php > > Learning about the Object Oriented side of PHP (PHP 5 and above), > Namespaces (5.3 and above), ORM (Doctrine 2 package) will all be useful if > you plan to make yourself available for bigger clients (read: well-paying) > building large scale architecture. The are outrageously complicated > frameworks (in my opinion) that you can take a look and get the mindset > behind it. > > For JS, a very good understanding of DOM is required. I felt, Nicholas > Zakas book on Javascript (think, his first one) with Wrox publication was a > great one! It rounded up all the essentials from Objects, DOM manipulation > and performance. > > For beginning SQL (say, MySQL), take a look at Larry Ulman's visual quick > start guide to MySQL. Could be an interesting way to get started. > > Take a look at a-list-apart or other design related discussions for > CSS..Again, it comes through exposure to code and practice. > > From a monetary standpoint, there are also requirements for good front end > web developers (JS and CSS). The best thing is - these are common > technologies that can be used by a team that develops their backend using > JAVA, PHP or .NET. So, yes, as a tool driver, it (JS and CSS) will be more > handy! > > Good luck! > > > On Sunday, January 6, 2013 2:52:18 PM UTC+13, Jmumby wrote: >> >> I am keen to get into a career in web developing, PHP, SQL, JS, CSS etc. >> I have really only taught myself and haven't really mixed with developers >> so probably don't use the best processes to complete tasks. What is the >> best way to get a qualification or experience within this field? I am >> currently in full time employment in a vocation that does not require >> programming skills, I can't really drop this as it pays the bills! I have >> only really done stuff for friends and family and my own projects ( >> smartorder.co.nz). >> >> Any suggestions (with regards to gaining experience) **appreciated, I am >> 38. >> >> Thx, >> >> Jason >> > -- > NZ PHP Users Group: http://groups.google.com/group/nzphpug > To post, send email to [email protected] > To unsubscribe, send email to > [email protected] > -- NZ PHP Users Group: http://groups.google.com/group/nzphpug To post, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe, send email to [email protected]
