The evolution of PHP syntax and the emergence of advanced tools are transforming the way developers approach software development.
In this presentation, I will show you how to use modern PHP capabilities and cutting-edge tools, such as AI coding agents, static analysers, advanced testing techniques, and performance optimisation utilities, to write cleaner, more robust code and implement effective testing strategies. This will ultimately enable you to create higher-quality software.
I most recently presented “Modern PHP Development” at the Head in the Cloud Summit on in Espelkamp. Previous events include International PHP Conference.
I am Sebastian Bergmann. I started writing PHPUnit in 2000 and still maintain it. In the same year I gave my first talk at a PHP conference. PHPUnit has been installed more than a billion times from Packagist, and a new major version comes out every February.
As a co-founder of The PHP Consulting Company (thePHP.cc), I work with teams on their tests: on test strategy and test design, on testable code, on fast test runs and on upgrades to current versions of PHPUnit. More on this under consulting and coaching.
Where you can meet me next is listed under events. The next dates of my training courses are in the training overview.
On , I will be in Frankfurt am Main at the PIMCORE Community Dev Days. There I will give the presentation “Speed is a byproduct of trust”.
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