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239 articles from this blog
A developer's journey to find a better syntax highlighter for code blocks, moving away from manual tagging and outdated tools.
The author introduces Tempest, a new, minimal PHP framework designed for small projects, and shares a personal health update affecting his work.
A reflection on the joy of personal programming projects and a reminder to pursue coding for passion, not just work.
A reflection on the unnecessary rivalry between Symfony and Laravel developers, questioning why developers feel the need to strongly identify with one framework.
Overview of new features in PHP 8.3, including readonly class amendments, typed constants, the #[Override] attribute, and json_validate().
Introducing RFC Vote, an open-source platform for the PHP community to vote and discuss RFCs with argument-based voting.
Discusses the debate around interface default methods in PHP, contrasting 'Is A' vs 'Acts As' relationships in object-oriented design.
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Explains the new #[Override] attribute in PHP 8.3, its purpose for preventing bugs, and includes commentary on static analysis in PHP.
A developer reflects on over-engineering a CRUD controller, learning that clever abstractions can create unmaintainable code.
A tutorial on creating a procedurally generated 2D game map using PHP, covering noise generation and rendering with CSS grid.
A critique of the 'considered harmful' mindset in programming, using a popular Laravel critique as a starting point to discuss self-reflection and best practices.
An analysis of PHP's evolution through 'design by committee,' comparing its development process to the awkward but functional camel.
Explains PHP 8.3's new feature allowing readonly properties to be reinitialized during object cloning, specifically within the __clone method.
A developer advocates for using light color schemes in coding environments, citing readability, UI consistency, and eye health.
A developer explains their practice of 'code folding' to improve readability and focus by collapsing method bodies and using keyboard shortcuts.
A critical look at the use and potential pitfalls of acronyms in programming, using SOLID principles as a primary example.
A developer shares their top 10 favorite built-in PHP functions, highlighting useful and surprising capabilities of the language.
Explores the debate on placing curly brackets on new lines for better code readability, scanning, and consistency in programming.
Argues that using tabs for code indentation is superior to spaces due to accessibility benefits for visually impaired and blind developers.
