Who's hiring/looking
This is a bi-monthly thread aimed to connect PHP companies and developers who are hiring or looking for a job.
Rules
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If you're hiring: don't just link to an external website, take the time to describe what you're looking for in the thread.
If you're looking: feel free to share your portfolio, GitHub, … as well. Keep into account the personal information rule, so don't just share your CV and be done with it.
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This is a bi-monthly thread aimed to connect PHP companies and developers who are hiring or looking for a job.
Rules
No recruiters
Don't share any personal info like email addresses or phone numbers in this thread. Contact each other via DM to get in touch
If you're hiring: don't just link to an external website, take the time to describe what you're looking for in the thread.
If you're looking: feel free to share your portfolio, GitHub, … as well. Keep into account the personal information rule, so don't just share your CV and be done with it.
https://redd.it/1p12myc
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Made some tooling and docs to squeeze out performance out of your php apps.
https://github.com/eznix86/php-optimize
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GitHub
GitHub - eznix86/php-optimize
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Made some tooling and docs to squeeze out performance out of your laravel apps.
https://github.com/eznix86/php-optimize
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GitHub
GitHub - eznix86/php-optimize
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Laravel Middleware Priority - Hidden and Undocumented | ollieread - PHP and Laravel expert
https://ollieread.com/articles/laravel-middleware-priority
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Laravel Middleware Priority | ollieread - PHP and Laravel expert
In this article we're going to look at middleware priority, which is something that is briefly mentioned in the documentation, but isn't fully documented.
Tomorrow (november 20), PHP 8.5 will be released
https://www.php.net/releases/8.5/en.php
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PHP 8.5 Released
PHP 8.5 is a major update of the PHP language, with new features including the URI Extension, Pipe Operator, and support for modifying properties while cloning.
SymfonyCon Amsterdam 2025: Geopolitics of Code: How You Can Build the Future of Data and AI
https://symfony.com/blog/symfonycon-amsterdam-2025-geopolitics-of-code-how-you-can-build-the-future-of-data-and-ai?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Symfony%20Blog%20Feed
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Symfony
SymfonyCon Amsterdam 2025: Geopolitics of Code: How You Can Build the Future of Data and AI (Symfony Blog)
Get ready for a thought-provoking deep dive at SymfonyCon Amsterdam 2025 this November! In “Geopolitics of Code: How You Can Build the Future of Data and AI”, Brice Blondiau and Jean Philippe Bala…
I launched Beacon — a Laravel-native feature flag platform for Pennant
https://beaconhq.io/?mtm_campaign=launch&mtm_source=reddit
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beaconhq.io
Beacon — Feature Flag Management for Laravel
Manage your applications Feature Flags with Beacon, a centralized management platform for Laravel and Laravel Pennant with Gradual Rollout and A/B Testing
How well do you know PHP?
I've created a PHP quiz with over 500+ questions. This started out as an attempt to compile interview questions. It evolved into a comprehensive coverage of PHP from beginner to more advanced topics. I've tried to make sure most relevant topics in PHP are covered.
Answers have been double checked but if you come across an answer you're unsure of, please let me know. Enjoy!
PHP Quiz
Edit: I've seen the feedback that there are questions here that are not strictly PHP, questions on server setup etc. I'll add a filter to remove these.
https://redd.it/1p1k35f
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I've created a PHP quiz with over 500+ questions. This started out as an attempt to compile interview questions. It evolved into a comprehensive coverage of PHP from beginner to more advanced topics. I've tried to make sure most relevant topics in PHP are covered.
Answers have been double checked but if you come across an answer you're unsure of, please let me know. Enjoy!
PHP Quiz
Edit: I've seen the feedback that there are questions here that are not strictly PHP, questions on server setup etc. I'll add a filter to remove these.
https://redd.it/1p1k35f
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Automate job applications with Applyre AI
Applyre uses AI to search and apply for jobs automatically for you. Applyre will tailor your resume to each job that matches your preferences
Do you write acceptance tests, and if so, what do you use?
We've been using Behat (and its associated language, Gherkin) since like day 1. I've been meaning to check this area of the PHP ecosystem out again and wondering what y'all are using, if you are indeed using them? Do you use behat, or PHPSpec, or some other layer for that?
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We've been using Behat (and its associated language, Gherkin) since like day 1. I've been meaning to check this area of the PHP ecosystem out again and wondering what y'all are using, if you are indeed using them? Do you use behat, or PHPSpec, or some other layer for that?
https://redd.it/1p1upnw
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Reddit
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Built a Self-Refining Content Agent that removes the manual feedback loop
Ever had this experience? You prompt an AI to write something, get back "meh" content, revise your prompt, get feedback, ask for revisions, and repeat. You basically become a supervisor doing the AI's QA work.
What if that process was automated?
Two agents, separate roles. One writes content, one reviews it against your specific rules and gives scored feedback. They loop until the output hits your quality threshold.
How it works:
Your topic/prompt → Writer Agent (creates based on your rules) → Reviewer Agent (scores against rules) → Score >= 85? Done. If not, loop with feedback.
We just published a full tutorial with code examples and real-world implementation tips for Laravel.
If you're working with AI agents or exploring automation patterns, this one's worth stealing for your own work.
Edit: Link in comments
https://redd.it/1p22w1i
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Ever had this experience? You prompt an AI to write something, get back "meh" content, revise your prompt, get feedback, ask for revisions, and repeat. You basically become a supervisor doing the AI's QA work.
What if that process was automated?
Two agents, separate roles. One writes content, one reviews it against your specific rules and gives scored feedback. They loop until the output hits your quality threshold.
How it works:
Your topic/prompt → Writer Agent (creates based on your rules) → Reviewer Agent (scores against rules) → Score >= 85? Done. If not, loop with feedback.
We just published a full tutorial with code examples and real-world implementation tips for Laravel.
If you're working with AI agents or exploring automation patterns, this one's worth stealing for your own work.
Edit: Link in comments
https://redd.it/1p22w1i
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serversideup/php v4 Now Shipping FrankenPHP & Laravel Octane (more in comments)
https://serversideup.net/open-source/docker-php/
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PHP Docker Images (serversideup/php)
Production-ready PHP Docker images for Laravel, WordPress, and more.
Asynchronous Processing: Practices, Use Cases, and Recovery Strategies
https://medium.com/@dariuszgafka/async-failure-recovery-queue-vs-streaming-channel-strategies-d038165a42dd
https://redd.it/1p27unc
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Medium
Async Failure Recovery: Queue vs Streaming Channel Strategies
Master failure recovery for queues and streams. Learn when each strategy works and why. Build message-driven systems that self-heal.
SymfonyCon Amsterdam 2025: Semantic Search: From Keywords to Intent with Symfony AI
https://symfony.com/blog/symfonycon-amsterdam-2025-semantic-search-from-keywords-to-intent-with-symfony-ai?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Symfony%20Blog%20Feed
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https://symfony.com/blog/symfonycon-amsterdam-2025-semantic-search-from-keywords-to-intent-with-symfony-ai?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Symfony%20Blog%20Feed
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Symfony
SymfonyCon Amsterdam 2025: Semantic Search: From Keywords to Intent with Symfony AI (Symfony Blog)
Learn how to go beyond keywords! In “Semantic Search: From Keywords to Intent with Symfony AI”, Stiven Llupa, Senior Development Lead at SensioLabs Deutschland, explains how to leverage RAG approa…
Asynchronous Processing: Practices, Use Cases, and Recovery Strategies
https://medium.com/@dariuszgafka/async-failure-recovery-queue-vs-streaming-channel-strategies-d038165a42dd
https://redd.it/1p27u7y
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https://medium.com/@dariuszgafka/async-failure-recovery-queue-vs-streaming-channel-strategies-d038165a42dd
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Medium
Async Failure Recovery: Queue vs Streaming Channel Strategies
Master failure recovery for queues and streams. Learn when each strategy works and why. Build message-driven systems that self-heal.
How to run SQL queries based only on form filled parts?
Let's say I have a form, with different inputs like text field, dropdown list and datepicker, how can I make it so that it only queries those inputs which are not empty?
Do I check the input value with isset() and based on that run some SQL which is then concatenated to the "main" query?
What is even the correct term for this type of action so I can search and study it more?
https://redd.it/1p2du73
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Let's say I have a form, with different inputs like text field, dropdown list and datepicker, how can I make it so that it only queries those inputs which are not empty?
Do I check the input value with isset() and based on that run some SQL which is then concatenated to the "main" query?
What is even the correct term for this type of action so I can search and study it more?
https://redd.it/1p2du73
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Partial function application vote just started
https://externals.io/message/129349
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externals.io
[Vote] Partial Function Application v2 - Externals
#externals - Opening PHP's #internals to the outside
Digital marketer here — curious about how PHP is evolving in 2025
I’m not a PHP developer, but I work in digital marketing and handle a lot of websites built on PHP (WordPress, custom CMS, etc.). I’m trying to understand how PHP is evolving in 2025 so I can plan better for performance, security, and SEO.
Not asking for coding help — just interested in the community’s insights on:
How PHP development has changed recently
What modern practices or versions matter most for long-term site health
Whether PHP 8+ gives any real-world speed or stability improvements
Anything marketers should know when working with PHP-based websites
Would love to hear your thoughts from a developer’s point of view.
https://redd.it/1p2s0z7
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I’m not a PHP developer, but I work in digital marketing and handle a lot of websites built on PHP (WordPress, custom CMS, etc.). I’m trying to understand how PHP is evolving in 2025 so I can plan better for performance, security, and SEO.
Not asking for coding help — just interested in the community’s insights on:
How PHP development has changed recently
What modern practices or versions matter most for long-term site health
Whether PHP 8+ gives any real-world speed or stability improvements
Anything marketers should know when working with PHP-based websites
Would love to hear your thoughts from a developer’s point of view.
https://redd.it/1p2s0z7
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New in Symfony 7.4: Misc. Features (Part 1)
https://symfony.com/blog/new-in-symfony-7-4-misc-features-part-1?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Symfony%20Blog%20Feed
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https://symfony.com/blog/new-in-symfony-7-4-misc-features-part-1?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Symfony%20Blog%20Feed
https://redd.it/1p2toqt
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Symfony
New in Symfony 7.4: Misc. Features (Part 1) (Symfony Blog)
Symfony 7.4 introduces faster native HTML5 parsing, more flexible URL validation, improved Link header handling, support for the HTTP QUERY method, and easier configuration of resource tags.