PHP UK Conference Courses

MySQL 8 - A New Beginning

Explore MySQL 8's major redesign, including data dictionary, windowing functions, JSON enhancements, and optimizer improvements for a better database experience.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Introduction to GraphQL

Explore GraphQL's power for API design and consumption, learning its advantages over REST and how to create and use GraphQL APIs in PHP.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Introduction to PHP Extensions

Explore PHP extension development through step-by-step examples, converting PHP functions to C for improved performance and understanding core concepts.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Working with Webhooks

Explore webhooks: their uses, design, and implementation. Learn to create, receive, and process webhooks for seamless system integration and data exchange in modern applications.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Building Websites with Zend Expressive 2

Explore building scalable PHP applications with Zend Expressive 2, covering setup, routing, error handling, and architecture. Learn to leverage PSR-15 middleware for flexible and understandable web development.

• YouTube
• 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Inversion of Control Containers Beyond Constructor Injection

Learn to leverage IoC containers beyond constructor injection, writing loosely coupled code and decoupling apps from frameworks. Explore advanced features for better design and implementation.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Zero to API with Lumen

Learn to build efficient APIs using PHP and Laravel's Lumen framework. Covers API design best practices, microservices, REST principles, and practical implementation steps for creating maintainable and user-friendly APIs.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Database Schema Migrations with Zero Downtime

Learn strategies for seamless database schema migrations in PHP applications, focusing on zero downtime, backwards compatibility, and handling large datasets.

• YouTube
• 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Testing Complex Applications for PHP7

Comprehensive guide to testing large PHP applications, covering tools like PHPUnit, GDB, and ValGrind. Explores strategies for upgrading to PHP7 and ensuring application stability.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Build a Trivia Game Using Amazon Alexa and AWS Lambda

Learn to create a voice-based trivia game using Amazon Alexa, AWS Lambda, and PHP. Explore the evolution of voice interfaces and gain hands-on experience in developing interactive voice applications.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

I Think I Know What You’re Talking About, But I'm Not Sure

Explore the origins and meanings of programming jargon, enhancing your ability to communicate effectively in technical discussions and understand complex concepts.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Building Restful APIs with Symfony Components

Explore building RESTful APIs using Symfony components, covering HTTP specification, data representation, authentication, testing strategies, and legacy application migration.

• YouTube
• 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Progressive Apps in the Wild

Explore modern web development techniques for creating fast, secure, and feature-rich applications with offline support, push notifications, and homescreen integration.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Smoke Tests

Discover how smoke tests ensure production environment functionality, enhance deployment processes, and improve overall system reliability in PHP applications.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Introduction to Application Scaling

Explore strategies for scaling applications, from hardware solutions to optimization techniques, caching, and database management, to improve performance and handle increased user loads.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk