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Matthew Weier O’Phinney

Principal Product Manager

Latest Content from Matthew Weier O’Phinney

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PHP Dependency Management Using Composer

Simplify PHP dependency management using Composer. This post covers the challenges and best practices to improve PHP apps, ensuring stability and security.
PHP Development, Performance
Blog

Guide to Enterprise Web App Development

Are you building enterprise web applications? Start here. We walk you through what you need to know to successfully build enterprise web applications.
PHP Development
Blog

PHP 8.5: New Features and Deprecations

PHP 8.5 releases on November 20, 2025. Use this guide to PHP 8.5 features, deprecations, and changes (including PHP 8.5 migration tips) to prepare your apps.
PHP Development
Blog

How to Secure PHP: Best Practices for Developer Teams

Follow these PHP security best practices to safeguard critical PHP apps, maintain compliance, and protect sensitive user data. Use this guide to get started.
Security
Blog

PHP Container and Orchestration Trends to Know

Find statistics and data on PHP container and orchestration technology usage in 2025, as well as expert insights on what our findings mean for your team.
State of PHP
Blog

PHP Alerts: Building Custom Alerts with ZendHQ and OpenTelemetry Tools

PHP alerts are vital for monitoring application health, performance, and security. Learn how to set custom PHP alerts by combing ZendHQ with OpenTelemetry PHP tools.
PHP Development, Productivity
Blog

PHP Maintenance and Tech Debt: 2025 Trends

Many PHP teams are deprioritizing PHP maintenance in 2025, leading to tech debt. Learn how to stay ahead of performance, security, and upgrade challenges.
State of PHP
Blog

What's the Best PHP Framework for Web Development?

What's the best PHP framework for web development? It depends. Our expert compares Laravel, Symfony, CakePHP, and Laminas and Mezzio to help you get started.
PHP Development
Blog

2025 PHP Migration and Version Adoption Trends

Upgrading PHP versions can cause major disruptions. Using data from our 2025 PHP Landscape Report, we explore how teams are approaching the process and discuss how to simplify your PHP migrations.
State of PHP, Migration