I'm searching for a good book on OOP that covers the topic in a great amount of detail because I'm relatively clueless and have next to no experience with it but I'm determined to learn it soon.

 

If anyone has suggestions on good OO Javascript books as well as OO PHP (preferably one that's new, has a nice teaching strategy and demonstrates good coding practices).

 

Also, I'm open to non-book suggestions as well and don't mind splashing out if necessary (but not too much seeing as though I'll be paying £9,000/year to do a degree in September).

 

Thanks.

 

EDIT: Just done some more research and seen a book called "Javascript: The Good Parts" writted by Douglas Crockford; the only issue is that it was written in 2008... is it still worth reading?

Edited March 10, 201313 yr by Alluziion

How about "JavaScript: The Definitive Guide" (6th Edition, 2011) by David Flanagan. Also "Professional JavaScript for Web Developers"(2012) by Nicholas C. Zakas. I'll be reading both alongside the free Codecademy Javascript course, can't wait!! I can't recommend good PHP books, but otherwise online courses worth considering are Treehouse and Udemy but these are paid subscriptions.

I tend to use Packt for all my eBooks. I did a quick search for Object Orientated PHP and the latest they had was 2007. A bit out of my depth, but I would assume that's a little dated. Either way, their prices are very reasonable. An acquaintance of mine swears by their programming books and I can vouch for the books I've used. Have a looksy to see if there's anything suitable as they regularly do offers.

 

£9,000 a year for university is absolutely shocking, but a sign of the times, unfortunately. What are you studying?

Thanks for your suggestions guys - I'll look into them!

I've considered "JavaScript: The Definitive Guide" before but it seemed like more of a technical reference book rather than a "assume you know nothing and use a clever approach book" but I may indeed be wrong so I'll have another look.

 

I tend to use Packt for all my eBooks. I did a quick search for Object Orientated PHP and the latest they had was 2007. A bit out of my depth, but I would assume that's a little dated. Either way, their prices are very reasonable. An acquaintance of mine swears by their programming books and I can vouch for the books I've used. Have a looksy to see if there's anything suitable as they regularly do offers.

 

£9,000 a year for university is absolutely shocking, but a sign of the times, unfortunately. What are you studying?

 

Currently studying BSc Accounting & Economics but will be switching to BSc Web Development in September with the option of jumping onto BSc Mobile Development or BSc Computer Science - and yes, it's outrageous =.=

I'm also trying to learn OOP PHP. Of the various resources I've used I would recommend PHP Object Oriented Solutions by David Powers and the Beyond the Basics PHP tutorial by Kevin Skoglund at Lynda.com. You can sign up for a free trial week at Lynda.com or sign per month or per annum. The Lynda.com course is fairly old (2008) but it is very comprehensive and so far I would recommend it.

 

I would imagine anything by Douglas Crockford would be good - even if its a bit old you want to ensure you get the general concepts down.

 

If you are prepared to post a review on Amazon, PackT will sometimes give you a complementary eBook. I have found their books a bit hit or miss so I often look on Amazon before purchasing.

 

Which uni are you going to?

Thanks for your suggestions guys - I'll look into them!

 

I've considered "JavaScript: The Definitive Guide" before but it seemed like more of a technical reference book rather than a "assume you know nothing and use a clever approach book" but I may indeed be wrong so I'll have another look.

 

 

Currently studying BSc Accounting & Economics but will be switching to BSc Web Development in September with the option of jumping onto BSc Mobile Development or BSc Computer Science - and yes, it's outrageous =.=

 

Sorry, Alluziion. You did actually mention you were studying Accounting & Economics before. Switching to Web Development sounds great. The fact that there is a Mobile Development degree is excellent. Just before I did my degree there was a 'David Beckham Studies' degree in Staffordshire - even a Homer Simpson one too, but where (and why) my memory escapes me.

 

As for the price, well. Still paying for it now of course, but despite not liking it, it was worth it in many aspects

 

@gadgetgirl - Indeed, Packt books can be hit and miss. There have been a couple of books that seemed dated on release but the general writing style they apply, regardless of author (well, the books I've read!) is well written and insightful in my opinion. But to be honest, the prices are what motivate me the most. Just before Christmas they did an offer of 'buy 2 (e)books for $5' or something like that. I bought something like 8 or so. Not enough time to read them all! I like SitePoint's collection too.

Thanks both, I'll look into all of your suggestions!

Yeah no worries, it probably jolted your memory when I mentioned it. I was in college with someone who was very interested in applying for a degree in Madonna Studies... what a moron. I've also seen a zombie survival degree! now that would be fun xD

You did Art Theory right?

Madonna Studies? Aside from her business acumen, that would be a pretty quick course. My degree was in Film Studies (like no one has already got one of those, right? . Originally I was doing production work, but the ego's got the better of me. Part of the production included Art Theory. It would have been a great area to study, but unfortunately, from my perspective, we had to think a certain way and I couldn't appreciate that way of thought at the time.

 

I originally started a 'Computing' degree while working full time. I started out with Object Orientated Programming and the internet history like Arpanet but just shy of ripping my own arm of and hitting myself with it, I couldn't juggle it all.

 

If there was a Zombie Survival degree I would have aced it. The amount of experience I've had walking through the supermarkets, high streets and my first job working in a retail type position, I could probably teach it. Zombies everywhere! However, based on my current look, I may end up being a case study...

I have not any good idea about any Javascript books. But i want to suggest you to use online option to find tutorial books. Google search is one of the best option to find it. Its provide number of tutorial site for javascript and php.

you can learn javascript and jquery over at codecademy dot com for free..

you can learn javascript and jquery over at codecademy dot com for free..

 

You can't beat a book to constantly and quickly refer to. Specialized books also give far better in depth examples.

 

I purchased beginning PHP and MySQL From Novice to Professional, Third Edition by W. Jason Gilmore. Which is probably a little out of date now (PHP 5 and PHP 6); the book is huge 955 pages.

 

I only got a little way in and struggle with the basics. But to my knowledge it's a good book.

 

No javascript in there though.