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phpukconference.bsky.social @phpukconference.bsky.social · 5d

Don't forget to submit your talk before the CFP closes!

#PHP #SpeakingOpportunity #Speaker

phpukconference.bsky.social @phpukconference.bsky.social · 6d

🐉 Developers often want to rewrite any legacy code we find.
In today's Achitect's Archive, Ivo Lukač suggests a different approach: tend to it like a garden, not a dragon to be slayed.

His session is a masterclass in developer mindset: youtu.be/z6uiPQIPGWQ

#PHP #LegacyCode #SoftwareArchitecture

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phpukconference.bsky.social @phpukconference.bsky.social · 7d

Know a company that would be perfect for PHP UK '26?
Refer a company and if they become a sponsor we'll give you a free ticket!

Put your brand in front of hundreds of PHP developers!

DM for more info or reach out by email: [email protected]

#Sponsorship #TechEvents #PHPConference #PHPUK26

phpukconference.bsky.social @phpukconference.bsky.social · 12d

🐘 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

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phpukconference.bsky.social @phpukconference.bsky.social · 20d

🐘 When you stop working around inconsistencies and start working to improve them, you move from being a user to builder.

In this clip from PHPUK 2025, Gina Banyard explains the role of The PHP Foundation, as our 'insurance policy'

▶️ youtu.be/ebyRKIk3iRI

#PHP #OpenSource #WebDevelopment #PHPUK

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phpukconference.bsky.social @phpukconference.bsky.social · 28d

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

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phpukconference.bsky.social @phpukconference.bsky.social · 28d

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

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phpukconference.bsky.social @phpukconference.bsky.social · Mar 28

PHP Panel Discussion at #phpuk25!

Join five expert speakers @naderman.de, Paul Dragoonis, Gina Banyard, Katy Ereira and Ivo Lukač as they discuss the world of PHP, sharing insights and answering your questions. Thanks to @daveliddament.bsky.social for hosting it!

Watch here: buff.ly/3F78xhJ

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Jessica Smith 🏳️‍🌈 @mintopia.net · Mar 19

This is the PHP equivalent of the classic 'wat' talk and was absolutely brilliant!

If you do any PHP, please watch this talk, it's a good use of your time!

phpukconference.bsky.social @phpukconference.bsky.social · Mar 19

PHP is 30 years old… and still full of surprises!

In this fun talk, Gina uncovers some of PHP’s quirkiest edge cases and baffling behaviours, showing how the language continues to evolve and improve.

Think you know PHP inside out? Think again!

Watch it here - buff.ly/4bj3uXu

#phpuk25 #phpuk

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phpukconference.bsky.social @phpukconference.bsky.social · Mar 26

APIs power the web.. are you making the most of OpenAPI?

At #phpuk25, Lorna Mitchell shared how OpenAPI can enhance your API workflow, from generating docs to mocking and testing. Don’t miss her practical insights!

Watch here: buff.ly/4kizBuA

#php #openapi #apis #phpc #phpuk

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phpukconference.bsky.social @phpukconference.bsky.social · Mar 24

Want to give your PHP apps superpowers? 

At #phpuk25, Kévin Dunglas' (@dunglas.dev) talk explained how FrankenPHP enhances performance with worker mode, real-time support, and more!  

Check it out now - buff.ly/41vneEg

#phpuk #php #phpc #frankenphp

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phpukconference.bsky.social @phpukconference.bsky.social · Mar 21

Take control of your CI/CD pipelines with Dagger!

Chris examines how Dagger connects developers and DevOps, allowing identical pipeline execution on local machines and CI/CD servers.

View it here: buff.ly/43ea13Q

phpukconference.bsky.social @phpukconference.bsky.social · Mar 19

PHP is 30 years old… and still full of surprises!

In this fun talk, Gina uncovers some of PHP’s quirkiest edge cases and baffling behaviours, showing how the language continues to evolve and improve.

Think you know PHP inside out? Think again!

Watch it here - buff.ly/4bj3uXu

#phpuk25 #phpuk

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phpukconference.bsky.social @phpukconference.bsky.social · Mar 17

Learn to appreciate legacy code!  

Ivo Lukac’s talk from #phpuk25 discussed the importance of respecting old code and its role in successful software development.

Watch it here buff.ly/3QxyyJw

#phpuk #php #phpc #legacycode

phpukconference.bsky.social @phpukconference.bsky.social · Mar 14

Did you miss "Composer Guide to Supply Chain Security" at #phpuk25?

@naderman.de breaks down how Composer, Packagist, and PHP dependencies fit into the software supply chain and shares practical steps to secure your applications. Don't let hidden risks go unnoticed!

Watch it now: buff.ly/4ke2HeI

phpukconference.bsky.social @phpukconference.bsky.social · Mar 12

Overwhelmed by APIs?

Liam Hammett shared insights into Guzzles underutilised middleware and how it can be used to efficiently monitor APIs at #phpuk25.  

Watch the talk now - buff.ly/4gWKYWb

#phpuk25 #phpuk #php #phpc #apidevelopment

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phpukconference.bsky.social @phpukconference.bsky.social · Mar 10

Monoliths, layers, and... Shrek?

At #phpuk25, Katy explored how hexagonal architecture can help untangle complex, monolithic codebases, because software, like onions (and ogres!), has layers.

Don't cry over messy code.. watch now! buff.ly/4hS6nkM

#phpuk25 #phpuk #phpc #architecture #cleancode

phpukconference.bsky.social @phpukconference.bsky.social · Mar 7

Think your app is safe from injection vulnerabilities? Think again.

At #phpuk25, @craigfrancis.bsky.social highlighted common mistakes, even with Doctrine & parameterised queries, that can make your code vulnerable.

Watch here: buff.ly/3DjWq0e

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phpukconference.bsky.social @phpukconference.bsky.social · Mar 5

Deploying at scale, even over 3G? Yes, it’s possible!

At #phpuk25, Wim shared how his team manages seamless deployments for servers and thousands of industrial computers worldwide.. all with a single click.

If you missed this talk from Wim, watch it here: buff.ly/4hRRnDl

#phpc #devops #phpuk

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phpukconference.bsky.social @phpukconference.bsky.social · Mar 3

Missed Daniel's (@tastapod.com) keynote at #phpuk25? Watch it now!

In "20 Years of BDD", Daniel takes us on a journey through the evolution of Behaviour-Driven Development, sharing its impact, growth, and where it's headed next.

View the talk #phpuk class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here 👉 buff.ly/4h343Gi

#phpuk #bdd #phpc #php

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Nils Adermann @naderman.de · Feb 19

Thanks for all the kind feedback on my supply chain security for #composerphp talk, was a great experience speaking at #phpuk - hope a lot of you sign up for Conductor and try it out when available!

#php #phpuk25

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phpukconference.bsky.social @phpukconference.bsky.social · Feb 25

All talks from #phpuk25 are now live on YouTube!

Whether you missed a session or want to rewatch your favourites, they’re ready for you.

Watch them here: https://buff.ly/3Xk3v7R

#phpuk #phpc

phpukconference.bsky.social @phpukconference.bsky.social · Feb 25

A big shoutout to our fantastic sponsors for their support at #phpuk25!

Your contribution is essential in bringing this event to life and we are grateful for your partnership. We couldn't have done it without you!

#php #phpc

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phpukconference.bsky.social @phpukconference.bsky.social · Feb 25

A huge thanks to all the brilliant speakers at #phpup25! 🎤

You made the event truly special with your talks. We’re so grateful for your contributions to the PHP community! ❤️

#php #phpc

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Les-Tilleuls.coop @les-tilleuls.coop · Feb 13

We're pumped to attend and speak at @phpukconference.bsky.social next week, the biggest PHP conference in England. Looking forward to meeting you there! Who's attending?

Give your PHP apps superpowers with FrankenPHP

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