Who doesn't dream of working in IT - learn any programming language - and go ahead. But today we will tell you about a cool specialization that requires serious training - PHP developer.
What is PHP?
The abbreviation comes from English - Hypertext Preprocessor. This is a scripting language used to write web application scripts. It emerged in 1995, the main task was to generate pages in html. It absorbed much from Perl. The language is interpreted, which means that it does not require compilation to work, the result of execution is visible immediately after execution. The threshold for entering the language is low, but this does not mean that without knowledge of mathematics, algorithms, you can quickly become a successful programmer
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Requirements of IT companies for PHP developers of different levels: Junior, Middle, Senior
Junior
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And yet, you can start by studying CMS - this is a content management system, usually a set of ready-made modules for performing certain tasks. There are CMS designed for managing products and orders (prestashop,Magento), for blogs (Wordpress), news sites (DLE), etc.
CMS allows you to create websites without writing a single line of code, the downside of this approach is the inability to make the necessary changes to the website (design, logic).
At Artjoker this position is called CMS developer.
What you should know and be able to do:
experience in developing for one of the popular cms (wordpress, modx, opencart, magento or others)
understanding of OOP/MVC principles - at the initial stage, only understanding of these principles is necessary, but in the future, growth without practical application is impossible
knowledge of PHP and MySQL
Basic knowledge of Git
Middle
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Support andcreation of an online storeneed experienced chinese overseas america phone number list programmers. To get the next one you should have:
Development experience onLaravel5- 1 year
PHP development experience - 3 years
Knowledge and application of MVC
Required experience with: php7, mysql, git
Understanding of working with: Composer, Middlewares, ServiceProviders, Eloquent, Relationships, Observer pattern
Experience in writing REST API, Unit-tests
Advanced knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Basic knowledge of VueJS or React, Angular
English pre-intermediate
Good level of self-management
Senior
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As you have noticed, the level of a programmer differs not only in specialized skills, but also in general seniority in decision-making (the ability to quickly react to a problem, come up with a way out of a situation, take responsibility) and leadership qualities. In order to become a Senior, in addition to all the skills listed above, you will need:
Experience in TDD development
Experience in training and team organization
Knowledge of the agile development process: scrum, sprint planning, daily meeting, demo, retrospective
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What should a PHP developer know?
PHP requires knowledge in the following areas:
algorithms, MVC
be able to use ajax
be able to optimize code
programming patterns, understanding which patterns are intended for which tasks
database architecture, data normalization, ability to write nested queries
distribute the load effectively
use tools effectively
provide code flexibility
compliance with generally accepted coding standards (PSR)
know and be able to use at least several frameworks
use composer
ability to write automated tests
knowledge of html, javascript (jquery), css
Indeed, the scope of knowledge of a PHP developer is quite large, but the entire list is really necessary, since writing PHP code is not enough for good results.
A PHP developer makes it possible for all participants to work on a project; in fact, the main task is to make a convenient interface for the layout designer, customer, SEO specialist, marketer, etc.
Tips for Beginner Developers
Learn to read documentation
Constantly read specialized resources, attend thematic meetups
Master the Linux OS, ideally if it becomes the main OS on your computer
Improve your practical skills, get acquainted with popular APIs
Website creationIn companies, it mostly happens on different frameworks, so study the most popular ones.
The specifics of working with PHP require knowledge of programming theory, so do not ignore textbooks to avoid sad consequences.
For work you will need knowledge of the basics of administration. What is a web server? How to set it up? Where is the Apache config? What should be written in .htaccess
You will constantly need to learn something new - be prepared for this, most questions are solved by reviewing documentation, forums and chats, stackoverflow, google search.
The job of a PHP developer is varied and, what's more, it challenges you almost every day - if you're up for it, good luck learning!
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