PHP Percolate, Season 9
Details
"Narrowing the skills gap, one chapter at a time."
NOTE: Season 9 will will be led (https://i.ytimg.com/vi/RlNhD0oS5pk/maxresdefault.jpg) by Senior Percolator, James Burns (https://www.meetup.com/bostonphp/members/13861667/). Learn more about becoming a Senior Percolator (https://www.meetup.com/bostonphp/pages/21338174/Senior_Percolators_and_Percolators/).
PHP Percolate, our virtual self-study group focused on PHP, MySQL and related technologies, is returning for Season 9. The book we will use is PHP and MySQL Web Development (5th Edition) (http://www.informit.com/store/php-and-mysql-web-development-9780321833891), published on September 20, 2016.
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Notes:
~ This book weighs in at 27 chapters and 688 pages. Expect to make at least a nine-month commitment to learn this material. If you are serious about learning Web Development using PHP and MySQL, you are encouraged to get a head start and begin today.
~ Boston PHP members are eligible to receive the following discounts (updated January 6, 2017) when ordering direct from Pearson:
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Save 40% off print books + FREE U.S. shipping with discount code PRINTGROUPS at Checkout.
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Save 40% off eBooks, digital video courses and other digital products with discount code DIGITALGROUPS at Checkout.
What is a Virtual Self-Study Group?
The format of a virtual self-study group is as follows:
• Each participant obtains a copy of the same textbook: PHP and MySQL Web Development (5th Edition) (http://www.informit.com/store/php-and-mysql-web-development-9780321833891).
• Each participant commits to read one chapter per week, complete the exercises and post links to your completed work.
• Each participant obtains assistance by posting questions to a discussion area set up on the Boston PHP Message Board (https://www.meetup.com/bostonphp/messages/boards/thread/50457052/) for each chapter. Each participant will receive personal feedback, as well as, a weekly group e-mail update.
• Each participant who completes the book is recognized on the Self-Study Group | Wall of Accomplishment (https://www.meetup.com/bostonphp/messages/boards/thread/21414292).
Notes: There is no classroom instruction. There are no webcasts. There are no scheduled appointments of any kind.
Once you have access to the book, you simply proceed at a pace that best fits into your current work/life schedule. You DO NOT need to live in the Boston area to participate. Invite your friends, family members and co-workers to join in the fun!
How Do I Get Started?
• Become a member of Boston PHP if you are not already a member. Simply click: Join us!
• Register for PHP Percolate, Season 9 (https://www.meetup.com/bostonphp/events/233951814/). Simply RSVP: Yes
• Obtain a copy of PHP and MySQL Web Development (5th Edition) (http://www.informit.com/store/php-and-mysql-web-development-9780321833891) (the only program cost). See order details and discount codes above.
• When your book arrives, start your virtual learning by reading one chapter at a time, completing the exercises and posting a link to your completed work.
FAQs:
Q: How long will the course last?
A: We will cover 27 chapters in the book starting Sunday, January 8 and ending Saturday, August 12. Refer to the PHP Percolate, Season 9 -- Master Discussion List (https://www.meetup.com/bostonphp/messages/boards/thread/50457052/) for specific dates.
Q: Do I have to wait until Sunday, January 8 to begin?
A: No need to wait! Feel free to begin as soon as you obtain a copy of your book. Simply post a message on the Introduce Yourself: PHP Percolate, Season 9 message board (coming soon) once you receive your book so that we can gauge participation. Then, proceed at a pace that best fits your current work/life schedule.
Q: Do I have to live in Boston to participate?
A: Not at all. This program is virtual. We have successful graduates from many states and even have graduates from countries in Europe and Africa.
Q: What if I have additional questions?
A: Simply post a reply below and you will receive a response.
Let's start percolating!
James Burns
Senior Percolator
Gene Babon
Chief Percolator
PHP Percolate, Season 9