Design Patterns in PHP
A design pattern is a common solution to a common problem. Nothing more, nothing less. And, while some of these approaches might seem foreign or overwhelming to you, the important thing to remember is that, as a developer, you are in charge. That means you decide when a pattern is appropriate, and when it's completely unnecessary. That's the key.
Series episodes
The Decorator Pattern
10m 32sLearn how the Decorator pattern lets you extend object behavior dynamically in PHP—no inheritance needed. See it in action with a clear demonstration.
Gettin' Jiggy With Adapters
11m 8sExplore the Adapter pattern with real-world examples. Learn how to simplify code integration and improve flexibility in your PHP projects.
The Template Method Pattern
13m 16sDiscover the Template Method pattern in PHP—an easy, powerful design approach you’ve likely used without knowing. Let’s explore it together!
Pick a Strategy
10m 4sDiscover the Strategy pattern and polymorphism in PHP. Learn how to write flexible, reusable code by applying this powerful design approach.
The Chain of Responsibility
11m 32sExplore the Chain of Responsibility pattern to build flexible, decoupled PHP code that handles requests by passing them through a chain of objects.
The Specification Pattern in PHP
19m 8sLearn the Specification Pattern in PHP with TDD and PHPUnit. Build clean, flexible code by mastering this powerful design approach.
The Specification Pattern in PHP: Part 2
10m 16sApply the Specification Pattern to database queries and learn to use and test Eloquent outside Laravel in this practical PHP lesson.
Observe This, Fool
17m 6sLearn the popular Observer pattern and how to apply it in Laravel 5. Understand its essentials to build responsive, event-driven apps with ease.
