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I'm a 5 years Python programmer, but shortly I'll be also working with PHP. Could you recommend me some readings to getting in touch with this language having in mind my Python skills?

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    That is not funny to joke about, Daniel. Commented Nov 10, 2010 at 22:55
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    I would read the recommendation by Daniel Dipaolo (@Dan Grossman, it's only funny because butt_of_joke in ('PHP', 'Perl')). If that doesn't dissuade you, I would check out the Kohana source code. It's been a while since I got over my need to inflict suffering on myself so I'm not familiar with the 3.x line but the 2.x line is choice and a good demonstration of the fact that a great programmer can write acceptable code in even the most horrible of languages. Commented Nov 10, 2010 at 22:56
  • @Dan Grossman - I don't mean to make light of it, there's a reason I knew the book existed (and it's not because I just picked the right search terms). So I am sensitive to it, no disrespect intended. Commented Nov 10, 2010 at 23:19

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This table has a list of many cognate expressions in php, python, ruby and perl.

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Ask HN: PHP for Python Programmers

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Some links to specific comments in that thread would be useful. A quick skim reveals nothing of value.
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If you are familiar with MVC start learning from Zend Framework I think it will be easier for you to understand php, right php developing this way with a right leg start.

Object oriented business logics are same in any language. I really want to get into python so we can exchange knowledge ;)

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Pick up the Django web framework... a great many people have started there and seen the Python light...
actually I'm two days after a quickstart on turbogears , I will give Django a try , thank you.
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the best resource IMHO is still php.net there are a ton of decent books out there, but I still prefer to rely on php.net for the latest and greatest.

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I have to disagree (but politely, not downvote worthy :-). The amount of incorrect statements, poor design practices and "comments taken for defacto documentation" on PHP.NET makes it a horrid resource for anything but looking up just the API signatures, IMOHO.

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