Performance benchmark of popular PHP frameworks
There are many assumptions around performance of different PHP frameworks. I frequently hear strong opinions about superiority X over Y in this context. There are companies writing new PHP frameworks...
View ArticleHacking PHP syntax
Have you ever though how to extend the core of PHP? What does it take to create a new keyword or even design a whole new syntax? If you have some basic knowledge about C you shouldn’t have any problem...
View ArticleIs Phalcon the promised land for PHP?
Have you heard about the full stack PHP framework called Phalcon? It’s written in C, it’s super fast, well documented and it brings lots of freshness into the PHP world. It has been around for a while...
View Article3 simple steps to boost performance of a PHP web application
Developers care about performance of their software. The problem is that they don’t usually have enough time for a proper optimisation. I would like to propose 3 relatively simple steps which won’t...
View ArticleIntegrating Varnish Cache with a PHP application
Varnish Cache is a web application accelerator. It stands in front of a web server and can cache any type of data. It stores data in memory and can speed up your application by a factor of 300-1000x...
View ArticleReading PHP session from Varnish Cache
In my previous post I showed how to integrate Varnish Cache with a PHP application. The example can solve various simple problems but it might not be enough for a complex software. A good example is a...
View ArticleHow to improve PHP programming skills
“How do I improve my PHP skills?” is a recurring question on various boards and chats. It’s often asked by newbies but even experienced developers ask themselves the same thing. After all trying to be...
View ArticleAPI-based Web Application with Backbone, Require.js and Slim framework
A single-page application (SPA) was something I’ve been exploring for the last few months. I always liked the idea of moving certain responsibilities to the client’s side. After all, why would you like...
View ArticleA painless guide to Apache CouchDB for a PHP developer
World of technology loves buzzwords. There is always something new which allegedly is the game changer, and we all should upgrade in the matter of urgency. On the other hand, absorbing new knowledge...
View ArticleParsing binary data in PHP on an example with the PCAP format
Not every problem should be solved with PHP. For certain types of applications it’s simply more appropriate to select a different programming language. You might be glad to hear that parsing binary...
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