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.

📌 Enable in php.ini:

opcache.enable=1
opcache.memory_consumption=256
opcache.max_accelerated_files=20000
opcache.validate_timestamps=0

2. Optimize Database Queries

Use Prepared Statements for faster and more secure SQL queries:

$stmt = $pdo->prepare("SELECT * FROM products WHERE id = :id");
$stmt->execute(['id' => $productId]);
$product = $stmt->fetch();

3. Avoid Unnecessary Loops

Large loops can slow down your application. Use efficient functions like array_map() instead of foreach:

$newArray = array_map(fn($item) => $item * 2, $oldArray);

4. Use Caching (Redis, Memcached)

Redis or Memcached reduces database load and speeds up queries:

$redis->set('cache_key', json_encode($data), 3600);

5. Use PHP Profilers

Tools like Xdebug or Blackfire help identify bottlenecks:

php -dxdebug.profiler_enable=1 script.php

Conclusion

By combining OPcache, optimized SQL queries, efficient code, and caching, you can significantly boost PHP performance.

Need help optimizing PHP for Shopware? Contact me – I’d be happy to assist!