A complete beginner's guide to mastering OOP in PHP with real-world examples and simple explanations.

What you'll learn

Understand the fundamentals of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) in PHP, including classes, objects, properties, and methods.

Master core OOP principles such as encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, and abstraction.

Learn how to use visibility (public, private, protected) and constructors/destructors properly.

Apply namespaces, autoloading (PSR-4), and traits to write modular, scalable code.

Explore advanced OOP concepts like interfaces, abstract classes, dependency injection, and design patterns.

Understand how to write testable, reusable, and extensible OOP code for larger applications and frameworks like Laravel or Symfony.

Internalizing OOP Best Practices and Standards

Learning to Think in Terms of Objects and Responsibility

Understanding Class Design and Code Structure

Building a Strong Theoretical Foundation in PHP OOP

Requirements

A basic understanding of PHP syntax and programming logic, such as variables, functions, conditionals, and loops.

Experience writing simple procedural PHP scripts (e.g., contact forms, login systems, etc.).

Description

Are you ready to take your PHP skills to the next level? If you've been writing basic PHP scripts using procedural code and want to learn how to write more organized, reusable, and professional-grade applications, this course is for you.This course is a complete introduction to Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) in PHP, carefully designed for beginners and self-taught developers who may have little or no experience with OOP. You'll be guided step-by-step through the essential concepts that form the foundation of object-oriented programming, helping you truly understand not just how to write object-oriented code — but why it matters.We'll begin with the fundamentals of classes and objects, and you'll quickly move on to learning about properties, methods, constructors, and visibility (public, private, protected). From there, we'll explore powerful features like inheritance, method overriding, polymorphism, and encapsulation, showing how they can simplify complex applications and reduce code duplication.You'll also learn how to use abstract classes, interfaces, and traits to write flexible, extendable code that's easier to maintain. Along the way, you'll gain clarity on how OOP promotes better code organization by separating responsibilities across well-defined objects.The course will also cover namespaces, autoloading using PSR-4, and how to structure your application folders in a modern way. These skills are essential if you plan to work on larger projects or eventually dive into PHP frameworks like Laravel or Symfony.Every topic is explained in simple, beginner-friendly language, with plenty of practical examples to reinforce your understanding. You won't just memorize syntax — you'll learn how to think in objects, break down a problem into logical components, and write clean, well-structured code that scales as your application grows.By the end of this course, you will have a strong foundation in object-oriented PHP and the confidence to start applying these skills to your own projects — or take the next step toward learning a PHP framework with ease.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Section 2: Installation

Lecture 2 Before you Start with the Course

Lecture 3 Installing Xampp

Lecture 4 Installing Visual Studio Code

Section 3: Getting to Know PHP OOP(The Basics of Classes Objects) and So Much More

Lecture 5 Important-What is OOP and Why we use it?

Lecture 6 Classes and Objects

Lecture 7 Intro to Properties and Methods

Lecture 8 $this Keyword

Lecture 9 Private Properties

Lecture 10 Intro to Magic Methods(Constructor and Destructor)

Section 4: PHP OOP Main Principles (Encapsulation-Inheritance -Polymorphism-Abstraction)

Lecture 11 Encapsulation

Lecture 12 Intro to Inheritance

Lecture 13 Inheritance with Constructors

Lecture 14 Inheritance with Overriding Methods

Lecture 15 Inheritance with Protected Properties

Lecture 16 Polymorphism with Abstract Classes

Lecture 17 Polymorphism with Interfaces

Lecture 18 Polymorphism with Multiple Interfaces

Lecture 19 Static Properties and Methods

Lecture 20 Class Constants

Lecture 21 Abstraction

Section 5: More About PHP OOP(Magic Methods-Traits) and so Much more

Lecture 22 Magic Methods(get, set)

Lecture 23 Magic Methods(call, callStatic)

Lecture 24 Magic Methods(toString, invoke)

Lecture 25 Type Hinting and Return Types pt.1

Lecture 26 21-Type Hinting and Return Types pt2

Lecture 27 Intro to Traits pt.1

Lecture 28 Traits(Method Conflicts) pt.2

Section 6: Advanced PHP OOP Parts (Namespaces and Autoloading)

Lecture 29 Intro to Namespaces pt.1

Lecture 30 Intro to Namespaces pt.2

Lecture 31 Autoloading with spl Function

Lecture 32 Autoloading with spl Function and Namespaces

Lecture 33 Autoloading with Composer

Lecture 34 Where to Go from Here

Beginner PHP developers who want to move beyond procedural code and learn the fundamentals of object-oriented programming,Self-taught programmers looking to solidify their understanding of OOP principles in a structured way.,Web developers transitioning from basic PHP to modern development practices, including frameworks like Laravel or Symfony.,Students or recent graduates studying programming or computer science who need a practical, real-world approach to OOP in PHP.,Anyone who has written functional PHP scripts but struggles to organize and scale their codebase using object-oriented techniques.