PHP Development

I asked ChatGPT 3.5 “Can AI write PHP code?”. ChatGPT 3.5 is a free version of Artificial Intelligence. I’ve been a freelance PHP developer since 2006. I consider myself to be a senior developer. Here is what ChatGPT responded: Yes, AI can be trained to generate PHP code. PHP is a widely used scripting language … Read more

Some say a full-stack PHP developer is someone who can program both on the client-side and the server-side. The server side is programming in PHP and the client-side is programming in the browser using JavaScript. Others define a full-stack developer as someone who can troubleshoot both the software layer and the server layer. I like … Read more

In this article, I will cover the Hedgehog Concept and how it will help you determine if you should become a PHP programmer. My name is Keith Smith. I have been a freelance PHP programmer since 2006 and I have evaluated my career choices several times using the Hedgehog Concept. I first become aware of … Read more

There is a lot of skills a PHP developer should have. Here is my list.  Skills a PHP Programmer Should Have. A PHP developer needs to have a wide range of skills. This includes HTML, Cascading Style Sheets, JavaScript, PHP, MySql, and Linux. Along with this he or she should possess a strong understanding of security, … Read more

Why You Should Never Use a Website Builder 6 Secrets for Choosing a Good Domain Name WordPress – what is wordpress and how does it work WooCommerce – what is woocommerce Magento – Drupal – phpMyAdmin – What is a web Application? Is it Better to Build / Code a Website on Your Own From … Read more

Hiring a freelance PHP programmer is a serious undertaking. Let me share with you what I know about freelance PHP Programmers. There are a few things to consider when hiring a PHP programmer like ensuring their skills and experience match your needs. Communication skills and fee rates are also important. There is a lot to consider … Read more

I’ve been a PHP programming consultant for over a decade.  I have learned first hand what is out there.  There are a lot of very good PHP programmers, however most do not know how to manage a project.  They are good at programming tasks just not the business end.  And of course there are the … Read more

Should you build your website from scratch or should you use an alternative? I share my thoughts as a PHP developer. In the old days coding a website from scratch was the norm. Today there are alternatives such as WordPress and frameworks such as CodeIgniter. If you are a student this could be a good … Read more

There are more disadvantages to using a website builder than there are advantages. There is a lot to know about building websites. Should I use a website builder? There is several reasons not to use a website builder when creating a website. The main reason is you cannot move your website – you will be held … Read more

I would wholeheartedly recommend learning PHP in 2020. PHP is widely used, is in high demand, provides a lot of opportunities, and the compensation is good.  Learning PHP in 2020 would be worthwhile for many reasons. PHP is the most popular server-side scripting language on the Internet today. WordPress, Drupal, Joomla, and Magento were all … Read more