PHP 8 Features Worth Using on Real Projects
A practical tour of PHP 8.x features that improve real business code: typed properties, named arguments, match, attributes, readonly, enums, nullsafe operator and more — with examples.
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Notes on coding, design & the web
PHP, JavaScript, CSS, performance, AI-assisted builds, security, Git, WordPress and building websites that last — written for people who build and buy sites.
- Code-firstNot only CMS tips
- Plain EnglishNo conference waffle
- UK studioReal project lessons
Custom PHP portals when WordPress isn’t enough
Client portals, dashboards and internal tools — when a bespoke PHP build is cleaner than forcing WordPress into a shape it hates, and how to scope it properly.
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PHP that stays maintainable (without a framework religion)
How to structure PHP for real business sites and portals: clear folders, safe database access, Composer without bloat, and deploys you can reverse.
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Choosing a web stack in 2026 (without the hype)
WordPress, WooCommerce, custom PHP, static or headless — a decision frame for UK businesses based on content, commerce, integrations and who maintains the site.
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