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Improving cohesion in Symfony - storing Twig templates with the code

Whilst I’m a big fan of Symfony, I do find for larger apps the default directory structure leaves a lot to be desired.

Dec 15, 2023

Improving cohesion in Symfony - storing Twig templates with the code

Dec 15, 2023

Ben Roberts

You may find the 12 Factor App methodology useful - it covers much of this and a lot more.

https://12factor.net/

Jun 26, 2023

Jun 26, 2023

Ben Roberts

Caring for your composer.json

Give your composer.json file a bit of love, and improve the stability of your application.

Nov 12, 2022

Caring for your composer.json

Nov 12, 2022

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Introducing the Gitlab Issues Plugin for Obsidian

Automatically integrate issues from Gitlab into your Obsidian notes vault

Nov 5, 2022

Introducing the Gitlab Issues Plugin for Obsidian

Nov 5, 2022

Ben Roberts

Document your app with PHPUnit Testdox output

Tell the story of your application through the output of your test suite.

Nov 3, 2022

Document your app with PHPUnit Testdox output

Nov 3, 2022

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Better Programming

How To Eliminate Boilerplate Code With PHP 8.1

Using the later versions of PHP can massively reduce the amount of boilerplate code in your application

Nov 3, 2022

How To Eliminate Boilerplate Code With PHP 8.1

Nov 3, 2022

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Code Quality Tools and CI For Solo Developers

So lets discuss adapting the mainstream advice on code quality checks and CI for use by solo developers.

Nov 2, 2022

Code Quality Tools and CI For Solo Developers

Nov 2, 2022

Ben Roberts

Why you should migrate your Symfony configs to PHP

Using PHP instead of YAML for your Symfony service configuration brings a number of benefits.

Nov 1, 2022

Why you should migrate your Symfony configs to PHP

Nov 1, 2022

Ben Roberts

Advice For Aspiring Web Developers

Coincidentally, twice in the last week I’ve been asked to speak to a young person about web development, programming, and what approach…

Nov 1, 2022

Advice For Aspiring Web Developers

Nov 1, 2022

Ben Roberts

WordPress Site Audit Checklist

A discussion of best practices for your WordPress site, with recommendations to improve the security, performance and usability.

Oct 31, 2022

WordPress Site Audit Checklist

Oct 31, 2022

Ben Roberts

Ben Roberts

Full stack developer with 25 years experience. Based in the French Alps for my love of snowboarding and mountains!

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