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.
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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.
Do one thing at a time
Is your code trying to do too much? Dramatically improve the design of your system by focusing each component on a single responsibility.
Access a PHP object like an array wit...
The ArrayAccess interface lets you manage a PHP object like an array. Set, get, delete and test values using array syntax - with Callbacky - a working exampl...
Explore the filesystem with a PHP dir...
Continuing the Foundations series - create a PHP directory list class using the elegant DirectoryIterator. Create reusable and extensible code to mine subdir...
The dreaded white screen of doom – ho...
A fatal PHP error can leave you with an empty screen. Here’s how to find and manage error information in your system to get your code back on track.
A PHP Twitter API OAuth example using...
A complete PHP Twitter API authorisation flow using the lovely Silex micro-framework and Guzzle 6 - from the user’s first click to a proof of concept query.