PHP ZenMay 21

Constants or Enums in PHP?

🔹 Constants = silent bugs
🔹 Enums = strong typing, cleaner code

Your future self will thank you.
🔗Full article: https://medium.com/@sfmok/10-benefits-of-using-enums-instead-of-constants-in-php-7fc87465edf3

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10 Benefits of Using Enums Instead of Constants in PHP

Let me start off by saying this: if you’ve been coding in PHP for a while, you know the pain of juggling constants all over your codebase. Constants are great, but they can sometimes leave you…

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PHP ZenMay 7

phpkg = Less vendor/, more freedom

🔹 Run code straight from a Git repo
🔹 Build PHP tools like you would in Python

Composer’s got competition
🔗 Full article : https://medium.com/@MortezaPoussane/its-time-to-rethink-php-package-management-meet-phpkg-76e31421915e

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It’s Time to Rethink PHP Package Management: Meet phpkg

If you’ve been coding in PHP long enough, you’ve probably got Composer muscle memory: composer require, vendor/, autoloaders — it’s second nature. And for years, it’s been the gold standard for…

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Temma PHP FrameworkMay 7

PHP messing with your head?

🔹 isset() isn’t what it seems
🔹 foreach leaves sneaky refs
🔹 Copy-paste = ahead

This thread helps you dodge the worst
🔗 Full Article : https://blog.stackademic.com/10-major-mistakes-to-avoid-in-php-development-571be948812c

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10 Major Mistakes to Avoid in PHP Development - Stackademic

One of the most popular, simple and approachable frameworks globally is PHP. Imagine the technology that has been condemned to death not once but very many times still managed to stand tall and gain…

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Temma PHP FrameworkApr 30

PHP Interfaces = Cleaner & More Flexible Code

🔹 Less coupling
🔹 Easier testing
🔹 Smooth upgrades

Ready to level up your architecture?
🔗 Full article : https://medium.com/@mohamadshahkhajeh/why-abstraction-isnt-just-for-architects-the-power-of-interfaces-in-php-794daae007fb

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🔌 Why Abstraction Isn’t Just for Architects: The Power of Interfaces in PHP 🔑

In the world of software development, abstraction is often viewed as a high-level concept best left to architects or system designers. But what if we told you that abstraction, specifically through…

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PHP ZenApr 30

PHP still has some tricks up its sleeve

🔹 Time-saving shortcuts
🔹 Super handy hidden features

Ready to level up your code?

🔗 Full article: https://shuaeb.medium.com/php-shortcuts-and-hidden-features-every-developer-should-know-9ab1017e1d62

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PHP Shortcuts and Hidden Features Every Developer Should Know

PHP, one of the most widely used server-side scripting languages, powers a significant portion of the web. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced developer, mastering PHP shortcuts and hidden…

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Temma PHP FrameworkApr 22

PHP Traits = Flexible inheritance & cleaner code

🔹 Reuse methods without base classes
🔹 Add just what you need, where you need it

Do you use traits in your projects?
🔗 Full Article : https://dev.to/manan_raj_6289f257cd05087/php-traits-the-secret-sauce-for-cleaner-reusable-code-17lf

#PHP #CleanCode #WebDev #Programming #OOP #PHPZen

PHP Traits: The Secret Sauce for Cleaner, Reusable Code

Ever been in a situation where you're like, "I just need this functionality in multiple classes, but...

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PHP ZenApr 22

If you code in PHP, you code for security

🔹 Auth
🔹 Encryption
🔹 CSRF, headers, dependencies…

These are the must-know libraries for 2025
🔗 Full Article : https://medium.com/@mohamadshahkhajeh/top-php-security-libraries-you-should-know-in-2025-65a54fc6dc8d

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🚨 Top PHP Security Libraries You Should Know in 2025 🔐

As a PHP developer, your role goes beyond functionality — it’s about building secure, future-ready applications that can withstand evolving threats. With cyber-attacks on the rise, relying on native…

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