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# What do you need to know
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The Yii learning curve is not as steep as other PHP frameworks but still there are some things you should learn before starting with Yii.
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## PHP
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Yii is a PHP framework so make sure you [read and understand language reference](http://php.net/manual/en/langref.php).
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When developing with Yii you will be writing code in an object oriented fashion, so make sure you are familiar with [Classes and Objects](https://secure.php.net/manual/en/language.oop5.basic.php) as well as [namespaces](https://secure.php.net/manual/en/language.namespaces.php).
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## Object oriented programming
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Basic understanding of object oriented programming is required. If you're not familiar with it, check one of the many
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tutorials available such as [the one from tuts+](https://code.tutsplus.com/tutorials/object-oriented-php-for-beginners--net-12762).
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Note that the more complicated your application is the more advanced OOP concepts you should learn in order to successfully
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manage that complexity.
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## Command line and composer
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Yii extensively uses de-facto standard PHP package manager, [Composer](https://getcomposer.org/) so make sure you read
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and understand its [guide](https://getcomposer.org/doc/01-basic-usage.md). If you are not familiar with using command line it is time to start trying. Once you
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learn the basics you'll never want to work without it.
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