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David Coallier's Blog:
XDebug to finally get a Web Frontend
0 comments :: posted Monday May 05, 2008 @ 09:33:28
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In a new blog entry today, David Coallier has posted about two new offerings that are in the works for a web-based frontend to XDebug:

For quite a while in the PHP Community (And even myself) I have heard people asking about either an online tool to work on cachegrind output files or a cross platform tool that would have the ability to do what KCacheGrind does on Linux but for Windows and OSX.

He mentions the origin of the idea for a cachegrind app as a part of the Google Summer of Code (that did get accepted and will be worked on by Chung-Yang Lee). The other, Webgrind is an independent project from the other but looks equally as promising.

Check out Vinu Thomas' thoughts on the matter too.

tagged with: xdebug web frontend kcachegrind wincachegrind webgrind


Richard Thomas' Blog:
PHPJack is Born
0 comments :: posted Monday April 28, 2008 @ 08:41:47
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Richard Thomas has ventured out into a new consulting venture that he's announced today:

As I mentioned in the prior post I am pretty much a "Jack of all Trades" when it comes to website development. [...] So with that I have revived my consulting company under the name PHPJack, my website is http://www.phpjack.com.

Plus, not only has the company been launched but he's already looking for other developers to hire on and help him with "a couple projects" that are already in the works. Send him a resume at richard [at] phpjack.com if you're interested (Seattle area only).

tagged with: phpjack consulting hire jackofalltrades development web

David Hansson's Blog:
The immediacy of PHP
0 comments :: posted Friday April 04, 2008 @ 11:21:10
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As Matthew Weir O'Phinney points out, David Hansson (of Rails fame) has posted a few comments on what he calls the "immediacy of PHP".

I love the fact that it's all just self-contained. That the language includes so many helpful functions in the box. [...] PHP scales down like no other package for the web and it deserves more credit for tackling that scope.

and to that, Matthew comments:

It's nice to see leaders of projects like Rails having this same attitude. It's a breath of fresh air in the competitive market of web development frameworks.
tagged with: immediacy language web rails helpful scale

Stoyan Stefanov's Blog:
The PHP QC presentation featured on Slideshare's homepage
0 comments :: posted Friday March 28, 2008 @ 10:22:48
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In a (very) quick note on his blog today Stoyan Stefanov points out that a presentation of his posted over on Slideshare made the front page Featured section (with over 2600 views too!).

Not bad. Especially having in mind that this is the second time around. [...] Slideshare is a great service nevertheless, just like on youtube, you can spend hours browsing people's presentation slides.

The presentation was originally given at the PHP Quebec conference this year (2008).

tagged with: slideshare presentation performance web page stoyanstefanov

Matthew Turland's Blog:
How-To (and How-Not-To) on Web Scraping
0 comments :: posted Friday March 14, 2008 @ 11:18:44
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Matthew Turland has a few things to say about web scraping (and recent articles covering it) on his blog today as an author of a previous article published in php|architect covering the same topic:

A friend of mine who shall remain nameless pointed a post out to me on the PHP DZone web site recently. Noting that the article's content was misinformed at best and downright ignorant at worst, even when examining it sheerly from the author's knowledge of PHP as a language, this friend asked that I set the author straight.

He mentions his comments on the post correcting the author on some points as well as a more "clued in" post on the xml.lt website talking about using PHP's DOM functionality instead.

tagged with: web scraping howto correction article misinformed

Slashdot.org:
Practical Web 2.0 Applications with PHP
0 comments :: posted Friday February 29, 2008 @ 12:05:00
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Michael Ross has written up (and gotten posted to Slashdot) a review of a book from APress "Practical Web 2.0 Applications with PHP":

Because learning and using most of these technologies can be rather challenging to a Web developer, perhaps the best way to get started doing so is by using all of them to create a single Web-based application, with no pretense at mastering any one of them. This is the approach taken in Quentin Zervaas's book, Practical Web 2.0 Applications with PHP."

The book (see its web page here) covers lots of different technologies and seeks to be pretty comprehensive and, at around 570 pages, crams as much between its covers as it can. He goes through some parts of the book specifically but glosses over some for the sake of the length of the review.

tagged with: practical web application book review slashdot

PHP in Action Blog:
Tips for web testing
0 comments :: posted Wednesday February 13, 2008 @ 08:09:46
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On the PHP in Action Blog, there's a this post that shares some tips for testing your web applications with some simple tests.

I just started listing the techniques I've learned when writing tests to exercise the web interface of a PHP application. This is from my experience and my personal preferences; it's not the final word or necessarily right for everyone.

He suggests:

  • Use SimpleTest's Web tester if you can
  • Test the web output using regular expressions
  • Use element IDs or names to test links, forms and fields
  • Log HTTP requests in the application
tagged with: web testing unittest simpletest regularexpression http request

Job Posting:
MODE Visual Seeks PHP Developer (Charlotte, NC)
0 comments :: posted Friday February 01, 2008 @ 13:31:38
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Company MODE Visual
Location Charlotte, NC
Title Web Developer
Summary

We're looking for a full-time onsite Web Developer with a focus in PHP. Alongside our Director of Technology, you will be driving a variety of web development projects combining front and back-end programming for national clients. We are a small design and interactive studio so there is tremendous opportunity for growth and diverse work for national clients and innovative brands.

Tech Details
You should be a person who constantly desires to stay up-to-date on development trends, technologies and innovations. You should be an expert in PHP/MySQL development in an MVC framework. You'll distinguish yourself if you have in-depth knowledge of multiple languages, platforms and technologies including:

  • ASP.NET (2.0+)
  • JAVA
  • MySQL
  • Javascript (AJAX)
  • XHTML / CSS
  • Actionscript
  • Version control (Subversion/Git)

Other capabilities and experiences that are desired include: eCommerce experience, a web design sensibility, Flash skills and comfort with the Adobe CS Suite.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain and support large, high-availability, web based internal applications and reporting tools; support high-traffic commercial websites
  • Interest in creating the next generation of interactive media applications
  • Research new platforms and architecture to support current and future business requirements
  • Ensure consistency and adherence to MODE's standards, processes, and policies for all projects.

Required Skills

  • 2+ years web development experience
  • experience in client facing communications
  • Computer Science degree or equivalent experience
  • Excellent analytical/problem solving skills, ability to think creatively and solve complex technical problems
  • Quality oral/written communication and interpersonal skills in order to effectively partner with the technologies and business communities
  • Ability to develop a clear understanding of client needs and plan applications to meet their needs.

    As a MODE team member, you'll be rewarded with:

  • A fun, friendly work environment
  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience
  • Casual dress code
  • Performance-based bonus
  • Generous paid vacation (19 floating days, 6 holidays)
  • 100% employee covered medical benefits
  • Possible relocation assistance
  • Great North Carolina weather

    If interested we ask that you write a cover letter including the following:

  • Why you are right for our position
  • Your salary requirements
  • A set of 3 urls that demonstrate work you are most proud of including a brief description of your role on each project

    Please send your cover letter and resume to jobs@modevisual.com with subject "Web Developer".

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    tagged with: job post mode visual charlotte nc developer web job post mode visual charlotte nc developer web


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