Jan
19,
2026
Modern PHP Features You’re Probably Not Using (But Should Be)
Silent failures, "mystery" boolean flags, and fragile switch statements are the ghosts of PHP versions past. By embracing modern features like Constructor Property Promotion, Intersection Types, and the #[Override] attribute, you can transform insidious runtime bugs into loud, fixable compile-time errors. Discover the small syntactic changes that deliver clearer intent,...
Nov
12,
2025
30 Years of PHP, 25 Years of Testing
At the International PHP Conference Munich 2025, one of the standout sessions came from Sebastian Bergmann, co-founder and Principal Consultant at The PHP Consulting Company (thePHP.cc). Renowned as the creator of PHPUnit and a member of The PHP Foundation’s board, Sebastian has played a pivotal role in shaping the professionalisation...
Nov
5,
2025
PHP 8.5 Features: Pipe Operator, Smarter Cloning & URL Handling Explained
PHP 8.5 promises smarter, safer, and more expressive ways to code. With powerful features like enhanced closures, the pipe operator, smarter cloning, and standard-compliant URL handling, developers can write cleaner and more robust applications. Derick Rethans, PHP internals expert and developer at the PHP Foundation, guides us through the most...
Sep
29,
2025
How to Safely Upgrade Legacy PHP Applications to PHP 8
“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” is a principle that often leads people to think that an application can be left alone and won’t break by itself. That’s a misguided notion. As time passes, new PHP versions are released and the old ones eventually stop receiving security patches. This...
Sep
9,
2025
PIE: The Future of PHP Extension Management
PHP extensions are essential components that enhance the language’s functionality, but their installation has always been complicated. While PECL was designed to simplify extension management, it suffers from significant limitations. Let’s explore PIE as a modern successor that leverages Composer’s architecture and Packagist’s infrastructure to provide seamless extension installation.
Jul
4,
2025
Modernize Legacy PHP Code with PHPUnit Tests
Is there an easier way to approach legacy PHP code than spending hours digging through old documentation? In this article, you’ll learn about characterisation tests in a step-by-step guided tour. This approach is just one way of dealing with legacy code bases, so let’s learn the fundamentals and how we...
Apr
23,
2025
Mastering PHP 8: Crafting Valid Code with Only 5 Characters
This article will dive into the inner workings of PHP 8, offering a unique opportunity to explore its most complex features through a creative coding challenge. By writing valid code using just a minimal number of characters, you'll gain insights into PHP 8’s core mechanics. Along the way, we’ll tackle...
Jan
29,
2025
Securing Web Applications with WebAuthn and Passkeys
WebAuthn and passkeys offer a secure, password-free alternative to traditional authentication, enhancing user convenience and safety. This guide will show you how to implement these modern technologies in your web applications using practical examples with PHP and JavaScript, providing a seamless and reliable login experience for your users.
Nov
26,
2024
Boost PHP Code Quality: A Guide to Using Enums in PHP 8.1
Hey there, PHP enthusiasts! Today, we're going to explore one of the most powerful features that PHP 8.1 brought to the table: enums. If you're not familiar with enums, don't worry - we're going to break it all down together.
Jun
20,
2024
Mastering Laravel Admin Panels: The Power of Filament
When searching for a good PHP administration panel, it's hard to tell your options apart. They're all open source, they all look professional and modern and they all offer a wealth of features and plug-ins. Thanks to Filament, developers can now end their search with Laravel.
