php[architect]

by Chris Cornutt

CodeIgniter has created an amazing community around it that includes a wiki and loads of documentation, libraries and helpers that can be dropped right into the application. CodeIgniter is also one of the fastest major PHP frameworks out there.

by José León Serna

VCL for PHP provides a nice way to use Zend Framework by allowing you to drag and drop components into a visual designer without having to write too much code, and by encapsulating a lot of stuff into components. The combination of both libraries boosts both the speed of the PHP web application and code reuse, and you get the best of both worlds: powerful features provided by Zend Framework and visual design provided by VCL for PHP.

by Jeff Winesett

There are tons of frameworks out there, so why look at Yii? Yii's 'convention over configuration' philosophy and speed make it a great choice for get your development flying.

by Richard Bates

You've probably noticed that many companies creating rich Internet applications (RIAs) use the terms Flex and Java almost interchangeably. It's a commonly held belief that only Java technology can deliver the features needed to run a serious RIA. But those of us who work with PHP every day know that it can compete with Java in almost any market and even best it in a few major areas.

by Marcel Esser

We all know what happens when web applications outgrow the capacity of the systems on which they run. The solution to this is supposed to be the computing cloud – and it helps tremendously. However, to make an application run well on a cluster, it needs to be written to run on a cluster. Learn some of the most common problems you will face in trying to deploy your application across a cluster of machines, as well as some common solutions for each problem.

by Ivo Jansch

Many times, you need an application, and you need it yesterday. sMash can help you deliver quick and dirty applications at the speed of business.

by Ben Ramsey

Do you have content that needs to be served fast and cheap, but you're finding traditional content delivery options are far too expensive? Amazon's new CloudFront service is a low-cost content delivery network utilizing Amazon S3, and it may be just the answer for you.

by Arne Blankerts

So many security flaws go unfixed in code, despite public warnings against them. Arne takes a look at why this is.

by Zoe Slattery

Want to help with PHP, but not a C programmer? We've got the solution for you!

by Marco Tabini

Apple has a bad rap for their communication with developers. Marco takes an inside look at what it's like to develop software for Apple's iPhone.