Best DMARC provider for SMBs: a practical, technical view
EU-hosted DMARC provider for SMBs - simple setup, strict protection, clear reports. Align SPF/DKIM, stage to reject fast with confidence.
PHP & Software Engineering Blog
Articles about PHP, software architecture, algorithms and more.
Generics in PHP: From Blog Series to Book
PHP finally gets serious about generics. Explore the RFC, patterns, and future in my new book Generics in PHP — now on Amazon.
Fixing "Allowed memory size exhausted" in Symfony: When Doctrine Metadata Crashes Your Serializer
The Symfony serializer tries to (de)serialize Doctrine's Metadata and crashes in some cases. Read here when and how to fix.
PHP 8.5 Pipe Operator RFC: What It Means for Developers
Learn about the upcoming pipe operator in PHP 8.5, its meaning, origins, and why it matters for modern PHP development.
Why Self-Replicating Code (Quines) in PHP Is a Security Red Flag
Quines in PHP - and in other languages - are an interesting concept for coding challenges. Read here why they are dangerous for production.
PHP 8.5: Release Date and Features, April 2025
The PHP 8.5 release is planned for November 2025. Read here the current development state, as of April 2025.
What the 2025 PHP Security Audit Reveals – Why It Matters for Production Systems
The core of PHP, one of the most widely deployed backend technologies, has undergone a security audit in 2025. Here are the results.
Why State of PHP 2024 is all about Laravel
The JetBrains team published 'The State of PHP 2024' earlier in February. Read here why it is more a Laravel State instead of PHP.
Recap PHP Property Hooks in 2025
PHP 8.4 Property Hooks revisited — insights from real-world use, best practices, and a follow-up to my RFC review.
Dependency Injection with PHP 8.4's Lazy Objects
Learn how Lazy Objects in PHP 8.4 optimize Dependency Injection. Understand the differences between Lazy Initialization & Lazy Loading.