PinnedWhat’s coming in PHP 8.2?PHP 8.2 is due to release on the 24th of November: let’s take a look at the interesting features this update will bring to the ecosystem! New features: Read-only classes PHP 8.1 already implements readonly properties, meaning they can only be initialized once and become immutable after that. PHP 8.2…PHP3 min readPHP3 min read
PinnedMake your PHP 8 apps twice as fast (OPCache & JIT)PHP 8 comes with a lot of performance optimizations, and a brand new feature called JIT (Just In Time) compiling. If you don’t know anything about JIT, this PHPWatch article gives a great explanation and it can be useful to have the basic knowledge to understand what’s happening next. While…PHP3 min readPHP3 min read
7 hours agoThe best way to programmatically handle recurrenceRecurrence handling is an essential aspect of scheduling and event management systems. — Recurrence handling is an essential aspect of scheduling and event management systems. Working with repetitions of events can be a challenging task for a programmer, and it’s important to have a solution that’s both robust and flexible. One such solution is the RRULE (Recurrence Rule) and its implementation in the…Recurrence3 min readRecurrence3 min read
2 days agoIncrease your productivity with the Pomodoro techniqueAs a developer or IT professional, it’s easy to get bogged down in the endless stream of tasks, emails, and meetings that make up the typical workday. It can be tough to stay focused and productive, especially when working on complex projects or troubleshooting difficult problems. That’s where the Pomodoro…Time Management2 min readTime Management2 min read
Dec 21, 2022Everything about Traits in PHP.Traits are a mechanism that allows you to reuse code in multiple classes. — Traits provide a way to share functionality between classes without the need to use inheritance or global functions. They can be useful to: Reuse code: You can define a trait and then use it in multiple classes, which means you don’t have to duplicate code in multiple places. Organize code…Traits3 min readTraits3 min read
Published in Dev Genius·Dec 8, 2022What is the DRY principle?The DRY principle is a software development principle that states “Don’t Repeat Yourself”. — This principle is based on the idea that writing the same code multiple times not only makes the code more difficult to maintain but also makes it more prone to errors. One of the main benefits of following the DRY principle is that it can save a lot of time and effort during the development process. When you write the same code multiple times, you have to write, test, and debug that code multiple times as well. …Programming4 min readProgramming4 min read
Dec 8, 2022How to protect your server against an Upload vulnerability?An upload vulnerability is a weakness in a web application that allows attackers to upload and execute malicious files on the server. — An upload vulnerability is a weakness in a web application that allows attackers to upload and execute malicious files on the server. This vulnerability can be exploited to gain unauthorized access to the server and its resources, steal sensitive data, or launch further attacks.Cybersecurity3 min readCybersecurity3 min read
Dec 8, 2022How to exploit an Upload vulnerability?An upload vulnerability is a weakness in a web application that allows attackers to upload and execute malicious files on the server. — Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to the server, steal sensitive data, or launch further attacks. Here is an example of how an attacker might exploit an upload vulnerability: Upload a malicious file, such as a PHP script or a web shell, to the vulnerable web application…Cybersecurity3 min readCybersecurity3 min read
Dec 8, 2022How to choose between Collections and Arrays?Arrays and Collections are the most used way to store data in the form of lists in programming. Discover what are their pros and cons! — What is an array? An array is a data structure that is used to store a collection of elements of the same type. It is a sequence of values, where each value is identified by an index that is a non-negative integer (usually starting from 0). They are a basic type of many programming…Programming2 min readProgramming2 min read
Dec 8, 2022What does “Turing Complete” mean?Alan Turing was a British mathematician and computer scientist, best known for his work on the development of the modern computer and his pioneering contributions to the field of theoretical computer science. — He is also known for his work on his code-breaking machine Enigma during World War II, in which he played a crucial role in helping the Allies defeat the Germans. Turing’s work laid the foundation for many of the modern technologies we use today, and he is widely considered to…Technology2 min readTechnology2 min read
