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Adam Hess

Technical Support Engineer

Adam Hess is a full-time technical support engineer for Zend by Perforce. He has many years of experience developing with php (v4 through v8), and a variety of php frameworks like Zend Framework, Cake, and Symphony. He has also worked with a variety of other programming languages and frameworks - including Python, Django, ViewJs, and other Javascript.

Latest Content from Adam Hess

Blog

Laravel vs. Symfony: Which Is Right for Your Web App?

Laravel or Symfony? To help you decide between these two popular frameworks, our expert examines the similarities, differences, and best use cases for each.
PHP Development
Blog

Backup and Recovery Plan: How to Prepare PHP Web Apps for Disaster

Disaster can happen fast. Our experts explain considerations for building a backup and recovery plan, then outline how the new ZendHQ database expansion can assist in your recovery strategy.
PHP Development, Productivity
Blog

How to Connect PHP and PostgreSQL

PHP and PostgreSQL are valuable tools for bringing data to the web. Follow along with this step-by-step expert guide to learn how to connect PHP and PostgreSQL.
PHP Development
Blog

Optimizing PHP Web Apps by Integrating ZendPHP With PhpStorm

Our expert offers an in-depth guide to integrating ZendPHP with PhpStorm, then discusses how ZendHQ provides a simplified approach compared to traditional IDEs.
PHP Development, Debugging
Blog

PHP Upgrades: How to Plan and Execute Your Next Upgrade

Keeping pace with PHP upgrades keeps your application secure, compliant, and performing at a high level. Our experts offer strategic tips for your next PHP upgrade.
Migration, PHP Development
Blog

When to Rewrite vs. Refactor Your Web App

Need to decide between refactoring vs. rewriting your PHP app? Get a breakdown of the benefits and drawbacks of each approach in this blog.
PHP Development, Debugging
Blog

Building a Modern Web Application

Planning a modern web application? Get an overview of modern web application architectures, methodologies, and attributes -- and why PHP is a key part of a modern web app.
PHP Development