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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.
A PHP Enum class
Here’s one approach that addresses the current lack of a native PHP enum class. An Enum type allows you to define and enforce a limited set of values, and...
A standing desk
Coders and writers are a sedentary bunch by and large. Because I’m both, I probably get a double dose of sitting around. Apparently sitting is the new smokin...
Hello world! (Inevitably)
This is the inevitable test post for this soft-launched iteration of Matt Zandstra’s getinstance() site. It’s all a bit bare bones round here at the moment ...