Composer. Beyond the Basics
Are you getting the most out of Composer? In this short tutorial, you’re going to learn about more of its functionality including removing and updating dependencies, and configuring autoload namespaces.
Hi 👋🏻 I'm Matt
I'm a full-stack web developer and technical author living in Bundaberg (Queensland), Australia.
I've been developing web applications for over twenty years.
I've also been teaching developers how to build web-based applications (mainly in PHP) for over ten years, through my tutorials, content created for others, and my books and courses. If you're keen to grow your skills, definitely check them out.
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Latest from the blog
If you're short on time, but keen to grow your software testing, deployment, and documentation skills, check out the latest tutorials below. Check out all the tutorials on the blog if you're keen to learn more.
How to Get Started With Composer
Composer is one of the best package managers available for any, modern, software development language. In this short tutorial, you’re going to learn the essentials of how to use it, so that if you’re just getting started with it, you can get up and running quickly.
How to Start Learning PHP in 2025
If you’re getting started learning PHP or want to get started, this post is for you. In it, I step you through the essential things you need and things you need to know to start your learning the right way.
Is it Worth Learning PHP in 2025?
Is PHP worth learning in 2025, with all of the attention that other languages, such as Go, get? In this post, I’ll show you a series of compelling reasons why PHP is still worth learning - even if it’s not adopted as much nor as quickly as it once was.