Design Patterns in PHP Training in Thimphu, Bhutan

This course introduces software design patterns in the context of PHP. Participants will learn to identify common design challenges, apply appropriate Gang of Four (GoF) patterns, and implement them using PHP. The training combines theoretical explanations with PHP-based coding exercises and refactoring labs.

Foundations and Creational + Structural Patterns

Module 1: Introduction to Design Patterns in PHP

• What are design patterns? Why use them in PHP?
• GoF patterns overview (Creational, Structural, Behavioral)
• SOLID principles and their relation to design patterns
• Common pitfalls and anti-patterns in PHP applications

Module 2: Creational Patterns in PHP

• Singleton Pattern
• Factory Method Pattern
• Abstract Factory Pattern
• Builder Pattern
• Prototype Pattern

Module 3: Structural Patterns in PHP

• Adapter Pattern
• Decorator Pattern
• Facade Pattern
• Proxy Pattern
• Composite Pattern

Behavioral Patterns and Integration

Module 4: Behavioral Patterns in PHP

• Strategy Pattern
• Observer Pattern
• Command Pattern
• State Pattern
• Template Method Pattern
• Iterator Pattern

Module 5: Applying Patterns in PHP Frameworks

• How Laravel and Symfony use design patterns internally
• Using Repository, Service, and Dependency Injection patterns
• Refactoring a small PHP project with patterns

Module 6: Best Practices and Wrap-up

• Choosing the right pattern for the right problem
• Pattern synergy: combining multiple patterns in one solution
• Anti-patterns to avoid in PHP applications
• Course recap and final Q&A

Hands-on Exercises

Summary and Conclusion