Topics :

• Why Migrate: More functionality; stability; re-usability; additional features
• Major Differences: Syntax changes; object model changes; new functionality such as XML support
• Development Tools: Unit testing; PHPDoc; profiler; debugger; E_STRICT setting
• Migration Planning: Syntax changes; new keywords; what can be kept; what must be updated
• Class and Object Changes: Guidance on using references; clone keywords; rewriting objects
• Transition of the PHP EngineUsing the compatibility mode option to work with PHP Engine I and then PHP Engine II
• Database Changes: Setting parameters; calling libraries
• Programming Basics: Best Practices; Debugging; Introduction to HTML
• Using New Features: PDO; XML; DOM; SOAP; etc.
• Optimization: Adopting native extensions; modifying the architecture; using new features
• Optimization Tools:Unit testing details; automated tools; testing and debugging techniques

Zend training courses offer a unique online training experience - in real time.

Zend’s online courses are delivered via the Zend Webex Training Center, using your internet connection and VOIP. Test your webex connection here!

• Any Operating System with a browser, including Windows 9x/2000/XP, Mac OS 10.3.x or later, or check the system requirements with WebEx here!
• Internet connection (56k and above)
• Speakers and microphone or a headset (if you want to be able to talk with the instructor via voice)
• For some courses, we have created a Virtual Machine using VMWare to provide you with a full, hands-on experience. The instructions for the VMWare information will be sent a few days prior to the start of the course and will require that you have it ready for the first day of the class.

Some courses have additional requirements that are sent with the registration information.

• When can I take the course?
  Each of our online training courses is offered regularly so you can customize your schedule to suit you.
• How do I schedule my preferred training date?
  After you have purchased your Zend online training course, please email the Training team itraining@zend.com to register for the class. Please include the first and last name of each participant and their email address.
• How long do I have to take a training course?
  You have 1 year from the date of purchase to take your training course(s).

For any additional questions, please email training-help@zend.com.