My PHP Developer Story

[@oscarmejia8306]

No one talks about these things on the whole Internet. You going save me from doing a lot of mistakes. Thanks a lot!

[@JesusHilarioH]

Yes sir!! PHP may be a great language to start out with. Plus, it may give you a better foundation when learning javascript. Anyway you slice it, if you learn a higher-level language, no matter which it is, you'll be able to pick up any other language with ease. The one major difference between languages...is the syntax!!! ... If we're just starting out...It only a matter of getting over that hump of learning your first language altogether. Thanks Joe!

[@CamPerry]

You're right Jesus. Just picked up that PHP course on Udemy

[@taylorwilkinson2720]

I usually like your videos before even watching them. I appreciate your honesty man. I bought your React course, which I'm going to start next week, and I've been learning some basic PHP, so I'll probably end up getting your course for that too. Keep it up!

[@laineywhite2382]

This is in agreement with everything I've read / heard about too Joe- that 80% of websites have PHP on the back end.

[@84music1]

thank you for the story and helpful info as always Joe.

[@CodingPhase]

thank u for watching

[@AaroninBeta]

Oh PHP. I've been avoiding it...I should get on it.

[@CodingPhase]

yea its one of those things where everyone says its bad but then you realize It's like a must have under your belt. Plus its easy you already know how to code you should pick it up in 2-3 days.

[@thothheartmaat2833]

i like php. check it out on sololearn. echo...

[@richardgtechandcode3596]

Learning PHP now to have another tool under my belt and to understand Wordpress better! I was one of those people who didn't want to learn any of this stuff because "it's old" and "nobody uses it".

[@richsocaplaya]

Great channel! Thanks a lot. Looking to take on the Udemy PHP course.

[@CodingPhase]

+richsocaplaya cool

[@thothheartmaat2833]

looking at available jobs, it looks impossible to get into anything.. they all say bachelors required and several years experience in specific languages..

[@kiiyaerick]

This video gave me a Job.

[@keithcarrillo8238]

Kiiya Erick really?? Congrats man. I'm hoping I can do that do. I'm deeper into JavaScript n just started php. But Its good to hear others getting gigs.

[@naspy971]

Looks like trolling hard

[@robertzeurunkl8401]

PHP is as old as, and virtually the same thing as "Classic ASP". Server side code mixed in with client side code. In the hands of someone who knows how to use it, it is outrageously powerful. I've had SEO Engineers tell my clients they have no idea how I pulled off some feats and features I've built into their sites. Lately, as in the past 6 years, I rarely do ASP (or PHP) anymore. Everything is now HTML/CSS/javascript with client side Ajax calls and Generic Handlers in the middle working with the database on the back end.

[@myztazynizta]

Javascript first appeared December 1995 - 22 years ago. PHP first appeared October 1995 - 22 years ago. They are equally _"old"_ .

[@EmadApple]

You have answered my big question. Subscribed 👍

[@richardc.4348]

Interesting what you said about ruby developers. No wonder why their salaries are so much higher.

[@animedreamz2009]

do you prefer php7 or hack? I think php needs to add features new languages have not just speed and memory use fixes. I started in c and php was easy to switch to.

[@just_the_job]

Great video thanks for the tips and your personal experience.

[@Kevin-uj4bo]

Another awesome video

[@azkanand5832]

JavaScript vs PHP, for backend which one do you think will still be popular for the following years?

[@jakestewart7079]

Agung W I think both will still be popular. They both have their perks, plus PHP makes up a ton of the internet.

[@michellewilliams1090]

PHP is everywhere. As far as Javascript we have to know it for the frontend anyway so it's not like its so hard to do node.js.

[@rennonpaul2579]

how much javascript does someone needs to learn to be a junior web dev. thank you joe.

[@w0w8o3]

Thanks, Joe. Great video!

[@yashrajbasan2689]

Hey joe pls make video on understanding web security in web development

[@GVAlenero]

How long did it take you to become functional with PHP? Like to make a blog or something? I'm learning it now.

[@veganjourney4u87]

I went for an Angular position - remote (I nailed it!) and they use PHP for a lot of projects. I haven't did PHP in years. (No OOP) If knew PHP 7, I probably would have been offered an extra $15,000 annually. I enrolled on CodingPhase and before the contract ends with the opportunity to be official, I will be strong in PHP and then I can negotiate salary.

[@CodingPhase]

+VeganJourney4U congrats bro

[@CodingPhase]

+VeganJourney4U which angular u guys are using 1 or 2

[@veganjourney4u87]

Angular 2+. I'm doing Angular 5 since it comes with angular-cli 1.5

[@taelurmyers5861]

OOH THE MOTIVATION!

[@ExaltedRyo]

7:31 *Do I smell javascript tutorials in the future?*

[@kaycam5202]

Please how did you learn php. And JavaScript please

[@christophercudiamat5695]

i like design and stuffs.i enjoy making layouts and animating thing but i found javascript harder than php

[@ahmetomer1759]

If I'd wanna built something like Twitter, what languages should I use?

[@CodingPhase]

+redion you can use any programming language it can be php, node, java, JavaScript, ruby, crystal, go. Which ever is ur favorite

[@ahmetomer1759]

What if I say I want to build a twitter kind of website using a mix up of php, node, js, ruby? Would it be more powerfull and flexible or It sounds insane? 😀

[@CodingPhase]

+redion most large corporations use multiple stacks. I will make a video about this thanks

[@tilakmadichettitheappdeveloper]

I spend so much time on PHP but can't make it to laravel . all I could do is slim and code igniter . So I think I should quit I prefer learning from documentation

[@KrisTheCodeManDude]

One step at a time. Do one video a day. If none else.

[@gerarddraughon5017]

u the man bro.

[@ajhenzler1852]

I'm just starting out and really want to work remote. In your opinion would I have more job opportunities as a new dev learning php /laravel as opposed to ruby on rails?

[@kaycam5202]

How did you learn JavaScript

[@rizas3006]

Joe, i have been studying web development from teamtreehouse, i have done the basic html and css. Currently doing the php development course, but suddenly i have interest in studying WordPress also, because i want to build a small e-commerce like website for my mom's small business. I think that by just using WordPress would fasten the process rather than have to study php first then the laravel. I feel kinda guilty for using WordPress , where i can just do anything with a little "coding". what is your opinion about this? Should i focus on studying WordPress until i can make my mom's website first, then start studying php & laravel, or should i just study php then laravel straight away? thanks for your opinion

[@ahmetomer1759]

I think, learn the things that serve your goals faster. If its a one time work then wordpress is fine, but If you're looking further and wanna be a web developer than for sure php and laravel is a big thing to learn.

[@azkanand5832]

What do you think about Ruby Joe? Is it still worth learning for future career? Anyway, I am learning JS now. I've learned HTML CSS Bootstrap from Colt's course. EDIT: oh you already talked about it in the video :D

[@CodingPhase]

+Agung W ruby is my favorite language. But there's no new opportunities for junior developers

[@azkanand5832]

oh, I see. So which one is more friendly for junior dev? NodeJS?

[@zetdotcom1449]

Joe, if i know standard front end i.e. html, css, js, jquery should I go for react now or rather choose php and wordpress? My goal is to get into industry asap.

[@myztazynizta]

No reason not to do both. Vue.js is faster to learn than React and React is faster to learn than Angular. If you have basic JS skills you can learn basic PHP skills in 12 hours or less. You only need basic php skills and standard html+css+js+jquery skills to make basic custom front ends for wordpress. Wordpress also has an api that allows you to build only html+css+js+jquery/angular/react front ends that can interact with the Wordpress api.

[@gerarddraughon5017]

Joe , do you use bootstrap to create websites?

[@CodingPhase]

Gerard Draughon yes I use it every day

[@Eldalion99999]

Didnt you make a video about bootstrap being bad ? XD Or something like that

[@pastuh]

There is also Bulma, but i prefer Bootstrap. Also.. Pinegrow Web Editor is amazing.

[@meshachojeda7881]

I know you work with front end frame works. Did you learn php before you learned react

[@CodingPhase]

yes. When i started learning php react wasn't popular I was working with angular at that moment

[@meshachojeda7881]

cool thanks man. I went to a 6 month part time bootcamp(which was bullshit) and all the instructors hated on php. My cousin is a senior dev and he mainly uses php and jquery so i know theres a lot of value in php. idk why these other devs encourage you not to pursue it

[@CodingPhase]

theres a huge problem in the industry people just literally hate on php for no reason. I understand we all want to use the latest technology but to shit on a language to make another one look good is just bullshit

[@thebrasilparadise]

Hi, thanks for your videos ! I visited your website codingphase.com ans several links goes to nowhere. Is that right ?

[@CodingPhase]

Øyvind Skjelstad yes still building it

[@thebrasilparadise]

OK, keep up the good work !

[@hectormota4585]

Man i come from c# and I start to think i should do some php lavarel

[@collinsa8909]

visited your site, couldnt get past the donate button!! C'mon man, the donate should be optional. The site also has no content!! is it only the donate button on it now?

[@CodingPhase]

+collins A there's a menu if u click it y will see a menu lol

[@Ab-cj6gl]

Php is going to get me out of poverty 😭😂

[@jjsong89]

took a good 10 min to find this video

[@chemicalgen3]

joe. How relevant is this now?

[@CodingPhase]

php still important to learn which i learned it earlier