Refactoring with PHP - An Introduction

Yo! In this video I teach the basics of refactoring ... what it is, when to do it and I end this extravaganza of nerd goodness with a simple example.

[grmn]

Thanks for the videos. I'm a relatively fresh programmer and really appreciate every new tip i can get. have a great day!

[markwaynejones]

Great video Stefan. I have been told by my work that we need to start learning how to refactor code and your video was first one I viewed. Very clear and simple to understand. Keep up the good work and look forward to any more refactoring basic videos you have created or will create in the future. If you know of any other good PHP refactoring videos which may help me please advise. Thanks. Mark

[norm]

Any idea about a good tool to support refactoring?

[michaelhart]

Why does the before refractoring function, printOrder, contain "$id = $order->id ();" but printOrderStatus contains " $id = $order->id;"? Same with "echo 'Order status: (' . $id . ')' . $response;"? printOrderStatus contains " echo 'Order status: ' . $response;

[BrettGoldingStartaa]

Stefan can you make a video advising people how to move from your basic "beginners php" book to building out something fun an interesting, not just include statements etc. Maybe a CMS or some other cool PHP application. How would someone go about planning this? Where would you start? I know PHP basics but don't know how to piece it all together really.

Keep up the good work!