Preparing for ZFC exam
Decided to write this post, because no information on the Google returns with query “Preparing for Zend framework exam”, about what peaople are actually studying before taking Zend Framework sertification exam. Some of them shared their thoughts “after” passing exam.
http://www.dragonbe.com/2008/10/zend-framework-certified-engineer.html
http://www.techfounder.net/2008/12/30/zend-framework-certification
http://www.ibuildings.com/resources/newsletter/archive/february-09/zend-framework
http://zendstyle.wordpress.com/2009/05/28/zend-framework-exam/
http://zendstyle.wordpress.com/2009/06/03/advices-for-the-zf-exam/
http://friendfeed.com/aurelijus/096c9312/yay-just-passed-zend-framework-certification
So I would like to share my practice “before” taking ZFC exam.
I was keen on ZF since it’s v1.5. Before that I was a big fan of CakePHP which I still think is very suitable for certain type of projects.
Half of year I’ve been into ZF code. Browsing through code and coding project to my opinion makes the best practice. After that I decided that being ZFC Engineer is a natural step of recognition, that your hours spent analyzing code was not forgotten. So I put a deadline for myself by buying an exam voucher and set an exact time when I will take it. Approximately I thought that 3 weeks would be enough. We will see.
How did I start learning ? My first idea: the best solution would be to learn from those who actually design the exam – that is Zend itself. You can take training course (which includes exam voucher) for $1000. I thought that is too much for me and I will study for myself.
Other learning sources on the web that I have discovered:
http://www.logical.co.uk/training_php.php?course=PHPZCEZF
http://www.phpdeveloper.org/news/11076
Considering that I know ZF code already by browsing it and coding with it – I took Study guide. There where some things I haven’t noticed by peeking at the code. But mainly, Framework is self explanatory. Coding standards are all over. That’s whatIi like most about ZF.
Next steps:
- You wont find a better resource than Reference Guide itself
- Read ZF guide blog
[...] me some valuable advices about the exam. If you want know more about it, you should read his post: http://www.fordnox.com/blog/2009/08/preparing-for-zfc-exam/ and of course Zend’s certification sites. BTW Good luck for anyone who’s going to [...]