How and why to use PHP-DI: a PHP depe...
What is a dependency injection container? How and why to use PHP-DI to create objects and pass them to your components.
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PHPUnit: Getting from Zero to Test
PHPUnit: Get testing fast. Why you should test. How you’re probably testing already.
PHP Command line scripting basics
How to build useful and flexible command line scripts with PHP and why you should.
Check values and set defaults for PHP...
Check that your PHP variables and array elements are set or apply default values using some super-clean and compact techniques
PHP 8 - Constructor Property Promotion
This lovely PHP 8 feature cuts down boilerplate in class definitions by at least half, making your code more readable and less prone to errors.
Managing return values with PHPUnit m...
How to use PHPUnit mock objects to create a virtual laboratory for testing components. Set up stub objects to return values via simple method calls.
Foundations: The key issue – setting ...
Setting up SSH keys on a Linux server can be a chore. An overview of key files, how to generate and to install on Github. Plus troubleshooting advice!
Eight must-have Linux skills for LAMP...
Even if you code on a Mac or Windows computer, you will need these essential Linux skills if you want to call yourself a Web developer.