Can you recommend a good PHP class

[sd0t1]

Hi guys, I'm a self taught PHP programmer. I'm not an expert, but between beginner and intermediate. I've written complete application and have always found a way to accomplish any function I was trying to implement into my sites. The problem is that I learn better by watching and asking questions and there is always a situation that the books don't cover.
I need to find some good classes that will fill int he gaps of my understanding and take my knowledge to the next level into the advanced realm.
My weaknesses are string functions, I don't have a full understanding of nested loops or arrays. I don't fully understand all the syntactical differences between the different PHP versions (4 or 5).
My strengths are I'm pretty good at finding the code I need online and implementing it into my site to make my site work. But I want to be able to write my own code, instead of finding it on the internet.
Any help is appreciated.

Any suggestions on good PHP classes or learning strategies?

Sonny.

 

[jpadie]

have a look at pear.php.net. I use many of these classes a lot and guarantee you will learn a great deal from disecting the code: not just in content but in coding style too.

 

[sd0t1]

I don't see instructor led training classes out there. I'm at a level of frustration with some of this stuff that I just want to pay and sit in front of an instructor and let them teach me. I even think I can get my job to pay for it.
Any ideas on some good instructor led training classes?

 

[jpadie]

my confusion evaporates... that's what you meant by classes!

check out

http://www.zend.com/education/php_training_courses

 

[sd0t1]

thanks Jpadie.
Once again, JPADIE to the rescue. I hope this forum is paying you....LOL.

 

[jpadie]

if only! my payment is that i learn an awful lot just by participating.