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PHP (Hypertext Preprocessor) is a widely-used server-side scripting language designed for web development. It powers millions of websites and applications, offering flexibility, easy database integration, and compatibility with frameworks like Symfony and Laravel. PHP is known for its simplicity, efficiency, and extensive ecosystem, making it a top choice for dynamic web development.

PHP 8.4 at a Glance: What’s New – and Why It Matters

Stefan Pilz | Shopware Freelancer PHP
PHP 8.4 is just around the corner and brings a range of exciting new features for developers, agencies, and shop owners alike. If you’re working with modern web applications, now’s the time to get familiar with what’s changing. This article breaks down the most important updates, ou...

Unit Testing in PHP: How to Test Your Shopware Plugins

Stefan Pilz | Shopware Freelancer PHP
Why Are Unit Tests Important in Shopware? Unit tests help detect errors early and ensure a stable codebase. Especially for Shopware plugins, it is essential to verify functionality to prevent issues in live environments. What Is a Unit Test? A unit test checks the correctness of ...

Dependency Injection in PHP: Why and How to Use It in Shopware

Stefan Pilz | Shopware Freelancer PHP
What Is Dependency Injection (DI)? Dependency Injection (DI) is a design pattern that helps manage dependencies in a system. Instead of a class creating its own dependencies, they are passed from the outside. Why Is Dependency Injection Important? 🔹 Loose Coupling: Modules are ...

PHP Performance-Tuning: How to Make Your Code Faster

Stefan Pilz PHP
Why Is PHP Optimization Important? Slow PHP scripts can lead to high load times and poor user experience. Optimizing your PHP environment improves performance and reduces server load. 1. Enable OPcache OPcache stores precompiled PHP scripts in memory, reducing execution time. 📌 ...

PHP 8.3 and Shopware: What are the benefits of the upgrade?

Stefan Pilz PHP
Why Is PHP 8.3 Important for Shopware 6? Shopware relies on modern PHP versions to ensure maximum performance and security. Upgrading to PHP 8.3 not only brings higher speed but also new features that simplify development. Which Shopware Versions Support PHP 8.3? Shopware 6.6 a...

Understanding the Synergy Between Shopware and Symfony in Plugin Development

Stefan Pilz | Shopware Freelancer PHP
As a PHP Symfony and Shopware developer, you are at the intersection of two powerful technologies. In the world of e-commerce, Shopware is a leading platform built on the robust Symfony framework. This combination provides a flexible and efficient environment for developing custom p...

What Does a PHP Developer Do? Roles, Responsibilities & Skills

Stefan Pilz PHP
A PHP developer is a software engineer specializing in building web applications and services using the server-side scripting language PHP. PHP is a widely used and powerful language that powers many websites and web applications worldwide. In this blog article, we will explore the ...

Automatically Testing PHP Code: An Introduction to Effective Test Strategies & Tools

Stefan Pilz PHP
In software development, automated testing is a crucial component to ensure the quality and reliability of an application. For PHP web applications, using automated tests is just as important to detect potential errors early and simplify maintenance. In this blog article, we will di...