Category: PHP

Here is my latest editorial for the November 2013 issue of php[architect] magazine:

Time to Play

I was recently at the hackathon at True North PHP in Toronto. I spent the first part of it catching up with some people I hadn’t seen in a while and meeting some new people. I was then sidetracked by some email that had come in. When I finally was ready to start hacking on something, I had no idea what to do, so I decided to spend the time learning something new instead of making something. Continue reading “Time to Play”

Here is my latest editorial for the October 2013 issue of php[architect] magazine:

Tangible Knowledge

I don’t know what it is, but there is something about a solid, printed page that makes it so much easier for me to read and study. I really like the feeling of browsing through, turning each page. There is something wonderful about consuming knowledge from a tangible resource that you don’t need a screen and electricity for. If you are nodding your head while reading this, then I have some amazing news. Continue reading “Tangible Knowledge”

Here is my latest editorial for the September 2013 issue of php[architect] magazine:

The Swiss Army Knife Conundrum

Many of you may remember the “Swiss Army Knife” discussion that occurred in late 2011. It was highlighted by beloved blogger, Cal Evans (@calevans) in his two blog posts written just about a month apart. Continue reading “The Swiss Army Knife Conundrum”