Contractless PHP Modules for Skein Hashing and Falcon Signatures

I noticed that the php-shared host version did not have functions to edit entities before approval. This has now been fixed. The PHP edition now has full entity editing: Changes committed:   • php/src/Router.php - Added entityEdit() and entityUpdate() handlers with routes   • php/templates/entity_edit.php (new) - Full edit form with Save/Save & approve/Save & reject   • php/templates/entities.php - Added Edit link column   • installers/php-host/bkbs-php-edition.zip - Rebuilt with changes Features added:   • Click "Edit" on any entity row → opens edit form   • Edit all fields: name, type, description, status, trust level, notes, JSON fields   • Three save buttons: "Save changes", "Save & approve", "Save & reject"   • Bulk approve/reject still works as before Github Repository: https://lnkd.in/dXuw_Uzx

This is a truly amazing article on PHP attributes. It goes over ways to simplify the codebase and, equally important, when not to use them and which pitfalls to avoid.

Just shipped v1 of a small PHP invoice generator 🧾 Built with plain PHP (no framework), MySQL, session auth, and PDF export straight from the browser's print dialog. It covers the core workflow — add clients, create invoices with multiple line items, and print or save them as a PDF in one click. Keeping the stack minimal was intentional; it made it easier to focus on clean structure and solid fundamentals like routing and database queries. There's a full write-up alongside the code walking through how each part works, in case it's useful to anyone else learning PHP. Code + write-up on GitHub 👇 https://lnkd.in/drPfBNxM #PHP #WebDevelopment

Learn how to resolve the PHP 8 TypeError with the affected_rows() function in CodeIgniter 3 when using the ODBC driver. Expert step-by-step fix.

PHP tip. Since PHP 8.1 you can SPREAD an array with string keys into another array. Great for adding a key only when some condition is true: `...($debug ? ['code' => $code] : [])`. No `if` block, no temporary variable, the array stays one expression.

FrankenPHP in Production: Worker Mode, Embedded Binaries, and Real Performance For twenty-plus years, “deploying PHP” meant the same uneasy triangle: Apache or Nginx in front, PHP-FPM behind, and a configuration file glued between them that nobody on the team really understood. FrankenPHP is the first genuinely different answer that stack has had in a long time, and after a couple of years of steady releases it has earned serious consideration for production workloads. If you have not looked at it since the 1.0 release, the project has moved considerably — worker mode is rock solid, embedded binaries have shipped for real apps, and the Laravel and Symfony integrations are boring in all the right ways. Here is what actually matters when you put FrankenPHP in front of a real application. Why FrankenPHP Exists FrankenPHP is an application server for PHP built on top of the Caddy web server, written in Go, with PHP embedded as a library rather than executed as a separate process. That architectural choice is the whole story. Because PHP runs inside Caddy’s process, there is no FastCGI hop, no socket negotiation, no separate lifecycle to monitor. You get a single binary that serves HTTP/1, HTTP/2, and HTTP/3 with automatic HTTPS, and it happens to run your PHP...

🚀 Mastering PHP for Database & Software Engineering 🛠️ Context: As a Principal PHP Architect, I see many projects struggling with inefficient PHP code. This leads to performance issues and scalability problems. Effective PHP implementation is crucial. 🏗️ Here is the professional roadmap for a successful implementation 🛣️ 1️⃣ OPTIMIZE PERFORMANCE 💨 PHP code optimization is key to improving application speed. 💻 PHP Code ⌨️: echo phpversion

🚀 Mastering PHP for Scalable Applications 🛠️ Context: As a Principal PHP Architect, I've seen many projects struggle with performance and scalability. PHP is a versatile language, but it requires careful planning to achieve optimal results. Effective implementation is crucial for success. 🏗️ Here is the professional roadmap for a successful implementation 🛣️ 1️⃣ OPTIMIZE PERFORMANCE 🚀 PHP's dynamic nature can lead to slow applications if not optimized. 💻 PHP Code: echo 'Hello, World!'; 2️⃣ IMPLEMENT CACHING 📦 Caching is essential for reducing database queries and improving response times. 💻 PHP Code: $result = cache

𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗛𝗣 𝗱𝗼-𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗽 Loops help you run the same code multiple times. This saves time and prevents mistakes. In PHP, the do-while loop works differently than other loops. It runs your code first. Then it checks your condition. This means the code inside your loop runs at least one time. This happens even if your condition is false from the start. Use a do-while loop when you must execute an action before you check a rule. Common uses include: - Showing a menu to a user. - Validating input data. - Retrying a failed task. How it works: 1. The computer runs the code inside the do block. 2. The computer checks the condition. 3. If the condition is true, it repeats the loop. 4. If the condition is false, it stops. Compare this to a standard while loop. A while loop checks the condition first. If the condition is false at the start, a while loop never runs. A do-while loop always gives you one attempt. Choosing the right loop makes your PHP code clean and efficient. Source: https://lnkd.in/gzhVsTY5

PHP Microframework, Step by Step This project was originally created for a PHP meetup quite a while ago and remains fully functional. It shows the evolution of a PHP application from a Big Ball of Mud to a project built on top of a custom microframework. Each Git branch represents a single refactoring step and focuses on solving a specific problem: public — protect internal files render — separate rendering data — support dynamic templates autoload — remove manual class loading controllers — separate bootstrap from request handling entry — introduce a single entry point router — route requests container — introduce dependency injection config — centralize configuration kernel — bootstrap the application The repository contains the complete implementation of every step. The full README is included in the infographic. Production frameworks continue this evolution with standardized HTTP abstractions, middleware, validation, ORM, testing, and many other capabilities. GitHub: https://lnkd.in/e3j94Hyh