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Posted by Roman Timoshenko
Roman Timoshenko
9,339 Points

Can't understand OOP :( Any suggestions to improve my study ethics or additional reading material?

Hey Guys,

First week here on TreeHouse, and things were really great. Actually understood all of the material on the php development track. Until I got to OOP. Let me tell you - this is not easy.

I feel that the videos are great, but a little too much to copprehend at once and most of it is just plain hard to understand. Also, I always get the feeling that some crucial information isn't presented.

Up until now I was watching the videos, following the instructor in the Workspace, doing the quizzes and finishing the code challenges.

I am wandering if you guys have tips on how better to improve my study sessions. Maybe you read some other good books on the matter? Or sum the material in a notebook? Or use other guides on the Web to help you?

1 Answer

Kevin Korte
Kevin Korte
28,149 Points

OOP can be tough, not doubt it. When you start abstracting away parts it can be tough to keep track. There is a steep learning curve you just have to tackle. Keep at it.

Another great resource for PHP is https://www.youtube.com/user/phpacademy/featured

Most everything he does is OOP and best practices, and does a great job explaining at a resonable pace. I've learned a lot from him.

For instance, here is one course where he does a OOP login system from scratch https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfdtiltiRHWF5Rhuk7k4UAU1_yLAZzhWc

Roman Timoshenko
Roman Timoshenko
9,339 Points

Thank you Kevin! I will absolutely check this out :)