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Matthew Weier O’Phinney

Principal Product Manager

Latest Content from Matthew Weier O’Phinney

Developer's Guide to PHP and MySQL Blog

Developer's Guide to PHP and MySQL

In this guide, learn how to connect PHP and MySQL reliably — modern extensions, best practices, common pitfalls, and whether MySQL still fits today’s PHP apps.
PHP Development
PHP Maintenance and Tech Debt: 2026 Trends Blog

PHP Maintenance and Tech Debt: 2026 Trends

Many PHP teams are deprioritizing PHP maintenance in 2026, leading to tech debt. Learn how to stay ahead of performance, security, and upgrade challenges.
State of PHP
2026 PHP Usage Statistics and Deployment Trends Blog

2026 PHP Usage Statistics and Deployment Trends

Explore 2026 PHP usage trends from the new PHP Landscape Report, including application types, integrations, deployment strategies, and OS choices.
State of PHP
Introducing the 2026 PHP Landscape Report Video

Introducing the 2026 PHP Landscape Report

State of PHP
Fast Facts About PHP 8.5 Video

Fast Facts About PHP 8.5

PHP Development
Introducing the Zend Enterprise Web Platform Blog

Introducing the Zend Enterprise Web Platform

Simplify PHP management with the Zend Enterprise Web Platform. Secure, scalable, and efficient, it’s built for mission-critical apps. Schedule your demo today!
PHP Development
Using the PHP Job Queue to Improve Web App Performance Blog

Using the PHP Job Queue to Improve Web App Performance

Optimize PHP applications with the Zend PHP JobQueue, a simpler way to schedule, manage, and monitor background jobs for better performance and scalability.
PHP Development
Enterprise Application Modernization: Hidden Costs to Watch Blog

Enterprise Application Modernization: Hidden Costs to Watch

Discover the 7 hidden costs of enterprise application modernization and learn proven strategies to control your budget, manage resources, and ensure success.
Modernization, Migration
Is PHP Still Relevant in 2026? Blog

Is PHP Still Relevant in 2026?

Is PHP still relevant? While the language remains dominant in web development, other server-side options are growing in popularity. Find your best option here.
State of PHP, PHP Development