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Extending Object-Oriented PHP

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Extending the Project

1:09 with Alena Holligan

Take what you've learned about Object-Oriented PHP to extends this project and build additional projects. Then start sharing your knowledge with others.

Extend this Application

  • Give the Premium Listing additional features such as an image
  • Add another level to your listings
  • Add a detail page for each listing with additional information
  • Create a different type of directory such as a Address Book or Classified Ads

Extending Other Classes

Extending classes is a great way to enhance built in functionality or 3rd party packages. It is also one of the main concepts used in frameworks.

  • Extend a Built in Class such as Exception or PDO
  • Extend a 3rd Party Package such as HTML Purifier or PHPMailer

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    Thank you for extending our time together as you extend your knowledge of object 0:00
    oriented PHP, humanity advances because of these same principles. 0:04
    We gain knowledge and skills from our parents, and 0:10
    those who have gone before us. 0:13
    To this foundation, we extend our own knowledge and 0:14
    skills, which we share with those who come after us. 0:17
    Start sharing your knowledge with others. 0:21
    You have much knowledge to share with those who are coming after you. 0:24
    A great place to start is the Trias community. 0:28
    You should also try local meetups. 0:30
    These are a great way to build a network of people with whom to share 0:33
    both teaching and learning. 0:37
    Take what you've learned about object-oriented PHP 0:40
    to extend this project, and build additional projects. 0:43
    Give the Premium Listing additional features such as an image. 0:47
    Add another level to your listing. 0:50
    Add a detail page for each listing with additional information. 0:54
    Create a different type of directory such as Address Book or Classified Ads. 0:58
    Check the teacher notes for more information. 1:03
    Extend you knowledge and have fun. 1:06

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