Series · 5 parts
Production-Ready PHP
Modern PHP from the runtime up: PHP 8.3, production settings and security, choosing a framework that scales, and how PHP compares with Node.js.
- PHP 8.3 and Beyond: The Evolution of a Modern Web Engine
What PHP 8.3 brings, from typed class constants to json_validate(), why modern PHP favors predictability, and why it deserves a look for new projects.
- Basic PHP Settings for Secure, High-Performance Applications
Production php.ini settings for security and performance: error handling, expose_php, OPcache, session cookies, upload and runtime limits, and headers.
- Essential Security Practices for Modern PHP Development
Essential PHP security practices: preventing SQL injection, XSS and CSRF, hardening php.ini and file permissions, and hashing passwords with Argon2 or bcrypt.
- Best PHP Framework for Highly Scalable Applications
Comparing PHP frameworks for scalable applications: why Laravel leads, and when to choose Symfony, Laminas, Yii or CodeIgniter instead.
- Modern Backend Architecture – PHP vs Node.js 2026
PHP vs Node.js in 2026: performance, developer experience, AI readiness, scalability, security and cost, with clear guidance on when to choose each.