In any application there are a lot of moving parts, which can lead to a lot of complexity — especially when it comes to configuration. Given Mezzio’s flexible nature, this can easily be the case — if we’re not careful — requiring a lot of supporting configuration. ConfigProvider classes, however, make managing application configuration very maintainable, even intuitive. This tutorial shows how to implement them.
How to Develop Zend Expressive Applications as Easily as Laravel - The Definitive Guide
Can you develop application in Zend Expressive as easily as you can with Laravel? Is it possible to make Zend Expressive fly, like Laravel does out-of-the-box? Recently I sought to find out. Here's my step-by-step guide to doing it + some key recommendations.
The Challenge of the Single Developer
Recently I was emailed by a fellow developer regarding how to mitigate a business’ concern about single person risk. Here’s my thoughts on that question.
How To Refactor Code With PhpStorm
Refactoring code is an essential aspect of building and maintaining software. In this tutorial I will show you how to use PhpStorm’s refactoring functionality to make it as easy as possible.
Creating Online Courses - Here We Go!
Whilst I love being a software developer and a technical writer, above all I love to teach. Today I decided to embrace that passion. Here’s a bit of the back story, and part of the plan for the future.
Zend Framework MVC Auth 1.4.1 Has Been Released
Zend Framework MVC Auth 1.4.1 Has Been Released. This release fixes some critical issues.
Zend Expressive is an excellent framework for building modern applications; whether micro or enterprise-sized applications. But that doesn’t mean that it’s the easiest to get up to speed with. Today I'm going to share with you what I've learned, building applications using it.
How To Be An Authentic Writer
If you’ve ever looked at a lot of modern writing, especially in either business or politics, you’ll know that it’s often anything but authentic.
A Project Retrospective
After four and a half months on a project, it’s time to look back and reflect on what went well, what didn’t, and what could have gone better.
How Did You Choose Your Career Path?
Have you ever stopped to consider why you chose your career path? Was it out of fear? Was it chosen for you? Was it the safe choice? Was it because you always wanted to?