Is it better to learn basic php and work in real time project or learn core php? [closed]

Question

One of my freelancer friend work with wordpress, he knows basic php, but does not working in core php program. During his work he take sample code from Google and then edit that code and use on his client project. It always works and he says he could understand most of the language. Because he works in basic level of c,c++,java,html,css,php. His motto is -- work and learn though it takes much time. On the other hand, another my friend learn php from very basic and want to be a core programmer. His motto is -- first learn then work with less time.

I am just confused what can i do. If everything is possible from Google after learning basic php then why i learn php very deeply. Is it good to code myself whether all type of code is available on internet?

Answer 1

I think that skill level is tied to compensation. The better skills you have, the more valuable you are. A lot more people can take some PHP code off the Internet, changed it up and make something work. However, a lot fewer people can build architecturally sound and solid software solution to some problem.

It all depends on what you want, if you want to be a top notch software developer, then you should have an attitude of one and try to improve all the time. If you want to get buy and make some money tweaking WordPress sites, fine. A lot of people do fine with that.