Unit Testing PHP Applications with PHPUnit: A Practical Guide
A practical guide to unit testing PHP applications with PHPUnit: test structure, mocking without over-mocking, test database strategy, and what to actually test.
WebSockets and Real-Time PHP Applications: A Practical Guide
A practical guide to building real-time features in PHP with WebSockets: the handshake, channels, scaling, and when polling is actually the better choice.
Microservices vs Monolith in PHP: Making the Right Choice
A practical guide to choosing between microservices and a monolith in PHP, including the modular monolith middle ground and a sane migration path.
Multi-Tenant SaaS Architecture in PHP: A Practical Guide
A practical guide to multi-tenant SaaS architecture in PHP: isolation models, tenant resolution, background job context, and per-tenant customization.
API Authentication in PHP: JWT, OAuth, and Choosing Between Them
A practical guide to API authentication in PHP: how JWT and OAuth solve different problems, refresh token strategies, and common authentication mistakes.
Role-Based Access Control in PHP: Designing Permissions That Scale
A practical guide to designing role-based access control in PHP that scales: roles versus permissions, enforcement layers, row-level scoping, and common mistakes.