Assignment #7a: Practice more, write your own easy apps like a simple CMS or a contact form including validations. I think it’s not good for the learning curve if you work with frameworks very quickly. You need learn how-to write code first. If you’re able to write your own apps, it’s much easier to understand the OOP concepts used in most bigger frameworks. Check also the PHP manual frequently, there are so many examples and comments you can learn from.

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