PHP UK Conference Courses

Gathering Metrics With StatsD and Graphite

Explore gathering application metrics using StatsD and Graphite for PHP applications, covering setup, implementation, and analysis for improved performance monitoring and optimization.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Debugging HTTP

Explore HTTP debugging techniques using Curl, Wireshark, and Charles Proxy. Learn to inspect and troubleshoot web and mobile app communications, identify issues, and optimize performance.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

PHP Opcache Explained

Detailed exploration of PHP's OPCache mechanism, covering its functionality, setup, and impact on performance. Includes in-depth analysis of PHP's engine and OPCache's interaction for effective acceleration.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

PHP at the Firehose Scale

Explore Twitter's firehose data processing at scale, focusing on PHP's crucial role in handling 6,000 tweets per second and delivering them to partners within one second.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

The Future of PHP Is in the Clouds

Explore PHP's evolution and its potential in cloud computing, focusing on distributed, scalable applications capable of handling massive traffic using virtualization and dynamic infrastructure management.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Rediscovering the SPL

Explore the power of PHP's Standard Library (SPL) with in-depth insights on iterators, data structures, and interfaces. Learn practical implementations and edge cases for advanced PHP development.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

PHP 5.NEXT - The New Bits

Explore PHP 5.5 and 5.6 features like generators, coroutines, variadic functions, and more. Learn to future-proof legacy code and leverage the latest PHP capabilities for improved development.

• YouTube
• 43 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Intl Me This, Intl Me That

Explore internationalization in PHP using the intl extension for proper localization of numbers, dates, and text across diverse global contexts.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Frameworks - The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

Explore frameworks' pros and cons with industry experts. Gain insights on selection, implementation, and best practices for PHP development.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

The Future of the PHP Development Environment

Explore Vagrant for streamlined PHP development environments. Learn to create reproducible setups, automate configurations, and enhance collaboration across teams.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Ten Commandments of a Software Engineer

Discover essential principles for software engineers, including unit testing, clean code, and effective communication. Gain insights to improve your coding skills and earn respect from peers.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

RabbitMQ Hands On

Hands-on introduction to RabbitMQ messaging, covering theory and live coding. Learn to implement messaging in applications, from basic queue servers to publish-subscribe systems.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Continuous Integration

Explore continuous integration for projects of all sizes, learning about tools, implementation strategies, and how to make it work effectively for your development process.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Writing Unit Tests Using PHPUnit

Hands-on introduction to writing unit tests with PHPUnit, covering best practices, TDD, and addressing common challenges in real-world PHP applications.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Making PHP See

Explore image processing with PHP and OpenCV, covering basics to advanced features like face detection and panorama stitching. Learn to detect and track features in images and video.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk