Dave Liddament
@daveliddament.bsky.social
See how the PHP Extensions Library along side static analysis uses the NamespaceVisibility attribute to emulate PHP's missing package/namespace visibility modifier.
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Introducing the NamespaceVisibility attribute
Learn how the NamespaceVisibility attribute emulates the missing package visibility modifier.
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October 22, 2025 at 1:46 PM
See how the PHP Extensions Library along side static analysis uses the NamespaceVisibility attribute to emulate PHP's missing package/namespace visibility modifier.
www.daveliddament.co.uk/articles/int...
www.daveliddament.co.uk/articles/int...
Learn about the MustUseResult attribute from the PHP Language Extension Library. Also find out this can be replaced by PHP 8.5's NoDiscard attribute...
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www.daveliddament.co.uk/articles/int...
Introducing the MustUseResult attribute
Learn how the MustUseResult attribute can prevent coding mistakes.
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October 8, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Learn about the MustUseResult attribute from the PHP Language Extension Library. Also find out this can be replaced by PHP 8.5's NoDiscard attribute...
www.daveliddament.co.uk/articles/int...
www.daveliddament.co.uk/articles/int...
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🐘 There's still time! 🎙️
Submit your talk now to be considered for a spot on stage at #PHPUK26!
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#speakers #PHP #devops #conference
Submit your talk now to be considered for a spot on stage at #PHPUK26!
👉 sessionize.com/php-uk-confe...
#speakers #PHP #devops #conference
October 2, 2025 at 10:31 AM
🐘 There's still time! 🎙️
Submit your talk now to be considered for a spot on stage at #PHPUK26!
👉 sessionize.com/php-uk-confe...
#speakers #PHP #devops #conference
Submit your talk now to be considered for a spot on stage at #PHPUK26!
👉 sessionize.com/php-uk-confe...
#speakers #PHP #devops #conference
Learn how the Friend attribute from the PHP Language Extension library can be used enforce the use of creational design patterns (e.g. Builder and Factory) where used.
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www.daveliddament.co.uk/articles/int...
Introducing the Friend attribute (example 1)
Learn how the Friend attribute can be used to enforce the usage of creational design patterns.
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September 29, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Learn how the Friend attribute from the PHP Language Extension library can be used enforce the use of creational design patterns (e.g. Builder and Factory) where used.
www.daveliddament.co.uk/articles/int...
www.daveliddament.co.uk/articles/int...
If you ever find yourself wishing PHP had concepts from other languages, you might be in interested in the PHP Language Extension Library. It uses static analysis to emulate features from other languages.
Here's an article introducing the library:
www.daveliddament.co.uk/articles/int...
Here's an article introducing the library:
www.daveliddament.co.uk/articles/int...
Dave Liddament
Dave Liddament's technical blog
www.daveliddament.co.uk
September 23, 2025 at 11:39 AM
If you ever find yourself wishing PHP had concepts from other languages, you might be in interested in the PHP Language Extension Library. It uses static analysis to emulate features from other languages.
Here's an article introducing the library:
www.daveliddament.co.uk/articles/int...
Here's an article introducing the library:
www.daveliddament.co.uk/articles/int...
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This year we have @DaveLiddament presenting his tutorial "Mastering automated refactoring with custom Rector rules" - Learn how to create custom Rector rules that can automate tasks specific to your refactoring project.
Grab tickets at longhornphp.com
Grab tickets at longhornphp.com
September 22, 2025 at 3:02 PM
This year we have @DaveLiddament presenting his tutorial "Mastering automated refactoring with custom Rector rules" - Learn how to create custom Rector rules that can automate tasks specific to your refactoring project.
Grab tickets at longhornphp.com
Grab tickets at longhornphp.com
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There's the PHP you write.
Then there's the PHP you aspire to write.
The path to becoming an architect of the web is here.
PHP UK Conference is back!
February 20, 2026.
Save the date.
Blind bird tickets available here:
phpukconference.lpages.co/blind-bird
#PHPUK2026 #PHP #WebDev #TechConference
Then there's the PHP you aspire to write.
The path to becoming an architect of the web is here.
PHP UK Conference is back!
February 20, 2026.
Save the date.
Blind bird tickets available here:
phpukconference.lpages.co/blind-bird
#PHPUK2026 #PHP #WebDev #TechConference
September 16, 2025 at 10:05 AM
There's the PHP you write.
Then there's the PHP you aspire to write.
The path to becoming an architect of the web is here.
PHP UK Conference is back!
February 20, 2026.
Save the date.
Blind bird tickets available here:
phpukconference.lpages.co/blind-bird
#PHPUK2026 #PHP #WebDev #TechConference
Then there's the PHP you aspire to write.
The path to becoming an architect of the web is here.
PHP UK Conference is back!
February 20, 2026.
Save the date.
Blind bird tickets available here:
phpukconference.lpages.co/blind-bird
#PHPUK2026 #PHP #WebDev #TechConference
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Learning about custom rules in PHPStan with @daveliddament.bsky.social this evening at PHP Berkshire.
April 30, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Learning about custom rules in PHPStan with @daveliddament.bsky.social this evening at PHP Berkshire.
Learning all about OAuth with @akrabat.com at PHP Berkshire.
April 30, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Learning all about OAuth with @akrabat.com at PHP Berkshire.
I'm on my way to @confooca.bsky.social, I'll be speaking about static analysis and legacy code.
I'll be around all conference, so if you want more in depth conversations about either of these topics please get in touch and we can chat further about these topics.
I'll be around all conference, so if you want more in depth conversations about either of these topics please get in touch and we can chat further about these topics.
February 25, 2025 at 12:18 PM
I'm on my way to @confooca.bsky.social, I'll be speaking about static analysis and legacy code.
I'll be around all conference, so if you want more in depth conversations about either of these topics please get in touch and we can chat further about these topics.
I'll be around all conference, so if you want more in depth conversations about either of these topics please get in touch and we can chat further about these topics.
This is my favourite talk to give.
PHPStan custom rules and Attributes allow you to add new language features to PHP in a few hours. See examples here: github.com/DaveLiddament/…
And join me at PHP Tek to learn how to make your own additions to PHP.
PHPStan custom rules and Attributes allow you to add new language features to PHP in a few hours. See examples here: github.com/DaveLiddament/…
And join me at PHP Tek to learn how to make your own additions to PHP.
February 23, 2025 at 10:34 AM
This is my favourite talk to give.
PHPStan custom rules and Attributes allow you to add new language features to PHP in a few hours. See examples here: github.com/DaveLiddament/…
And join me at PHP Tek to learn how to make your own additions to PHP.
PHPStan custom rules and Attributes allow you to add new language features to PHP in a few hours. See examples here: github.com/DaveLiddament/…
And join me at PHP Tek to learn how to make your own additions to PHP.
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PHP UK Conference 2025 starts tomorrow! 🚀
Just one day away from an amazing event filled with talks and networking with the PHP community.
Visit our website for the full speaker line-up and schedule. Plan your day to maximise #phpuk25!
👉 Schedule: https://buff.ly/3PGTQUT
#phpuk #php #phpc
Just one day away from an amazing event filled with talks and networking with the PHP community.
Visit our website for the full speaker line-up and schedule. Plan your day to maximise #phpuk25!
👉 Schedule: https://buff.ly/3PGTQUT
#phpuk #php #phpc
February 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM
PHP UK Conference 2025 starts tomorrow! 🚀
Just one day away from an amazing event filled with talks and networking with the PHP community.
Visit our website for the full speaker line-up and schedule. Plan your day to maximise #phpuk25!
👉 Schedule: https://buff.ly/3PGTQUT
#phpuk #php #phpc
Just one day away from an amazing event filled with talks and networking with the PHP community.
Visit our website for the full speaker line-up and schedule. Plan your day to maximise #phpuk25!
👉 Schedule: https://buff.ly/3PGTQUT
#phpuk #php #phpc
Day 20 of PHP Generics.
This looks at the extends annotation. We also see how multiple things we've learnt can be used together.
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#php #generics #phpstan
This looks at the extends annotation. We also see how multiple things we've learnt can be used together.
vimeo.com/1052595811
#php #generics #phpstan
PHP Generics Day 20 - @extends
This lesson looks at the @extends annotation. Today's challenge: https://phpstan.org/r/f6302f8f-2a54-4352-a27b-5829e0ec5def
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February 1, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Day 20 of PHP Generics.
This looks at the extends annotation. We also see how multiple things we've learnt can be used together.
vimeo.com/1052595811
#php #generics #phpstan
This looks at the extends annotation. We also see how multiple things we've learnt can be used together.
vimeo.com/1052595811
#php #generics #phpstan
PHP Generics Day 18 - class-string T
In day 18 we look at class-string
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January 10, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Static analysis tools like PHPStan allow PHP developers to create new language features.
I gave a talk at PHPCon about how I added C++'s friend keyword to PHP: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bzs3...
Also check out other language extensions: github.com/DaveLiddamen...
I gave a talk at PHPCon about how I added C++'s friend keyword to PHP: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bzs3...
Also check out other language extensions: github.com/DaveLiddamen...
Dave Liddament: Extending the PHP Language with PHP @ PHPConPL23
YouTube video by Conferia
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January 9, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Static analysis tools like PHPStan allow PHP developers to create new language features.
I gave a talk at PHPCon about how I added C++'s friend keyword to PHP: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bzs3...
Also check out other language extensions: github.com/DaveLiddamen...
I gave a talk at PHPCon about how I added C++'s friend keyword to PHP: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bzs3...
Also check out other language extensions: github.com/DaveLiddamen...
PHP Generics day 17 shows how the template annotation can be used on functions...
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PHP Generics Day 17 - template on functions
In this video we look at how you can apply a template annotation on a function
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January 8, 2025 at 9:11 AM
PHP Generics day 17 shows how the template annotation can be used on functions...
vimeo.com/1044592646
vimeo.com/1044592646
PHP Generics Day 15 - template of
PHP Generics day 15 looks at of
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January 5, 2025 at 2:06 PM
PHP Generics Day 10 - Array shapes
This lesson looks at array shapes. Today's challenge can be found here.
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December 18, 2024 at 12:53 AM
