PHP development
PHP development
Many web systems are based on PHP. PHP is a relatively easy-to-use scripting language that is used for back-end development, but which has also been branched out into several versions and different frameworks with their own specialties. An advantage of PHP is that it is open source, which makes it easier for different web developers to contribute their part.
PHP in its simplicity
Developers Shore’s web developers are used to working in PHP and recommend it in many contexts, especially when the website is of a slightly smaller scale. However, there are many tools for a developer to use to advance the whole thing if needed. It is therefore fair to name PHP as a very flexible programming language that is easy to master and favors user experience and customer satisfaction in terms of the digitized piece.
The PHP scripting language is very popular in IT circles. The language is easy to combine with other databases and it provides a range of functions without creating significant complications. PHP developers can choose to work with websites only or develop the software as a whole.
PHP’s different frameworks
Over time, PHP has grown steadily . Various frameworks have also been added for the best tailored results when a website is rebuilt, extended or updated. A complementary framework is thus a helping hand to an already existing programming language.
The choice of framework is linked to various parameters such as popularity, the documentation used and a balance of other factors at play. However, it is particularly important to take into account the size of the community using the framework, as it is easier for any bugs or missing security aspects to be corrected quickly.
The 2 most common frameworks are shown below, but with a number of successors that Developers Shore’s PHP developers have extensive knowledge and expertise in.
- Symphony
- Laravel
Symphony
Symphony is used by many large websites and is at the forefront of testing, extended solutions, debugging and documentation. It is considered one of the larger frameworks where the majority of dynamic functions can be found.
Laravel
Laravel has many influences from Symphony as well as other frameworks and has been developed by picking the icing on the cake and putting together a buffet of benefits. For those looking for a very dynamic website, Laravel is perfect. It’s also a framework that specializes in unit testing code, a pure security measure that’s beneficial right up to the customer’s user experience.
Of course, there are more frameworks that Developers Shore’s PHP developers have great knowledge and familiarity with. Contact us and we will find the solution that best suits your website.
Most common questions and concerns
Our delivery department conducts HR interviews with prospective members of our community. These interviews focus on the developer's previous experience and previous employment and their communication skills. When we have presented a suitable candidate, he/she then completes the steps that our customer we have their internal process. Usually 2 interviews and a technical test. The responsibility for "quality assurance" of the candidate is therefore shared between us at Developers Shore and the customer.
Currently we have around 1000 developers in our community, we replenish this in cases where we do not have a suitable candidate to present to our client's assignment. We do this through marketing, headhunting and search on LinkedIn as well as external advertisements. We also apply a bonus for our members who refer friends or their own contacts who match a role or project.
This is not true, the quality of the developers is at least as good. In fact, our developers are more likely to work overtime and inconvenient working hours than Swedish consultants without asking for extra compensation.
All companies have it before they choose to spend resources and energy on correcting this in order to become more "future-proof". What we have noticed is that our developers are extremely good at finding solutions and ways of working to be able to carry out effective work anyway, through translation services e.g. Our consultants are used to working remotely and to countries with documentation or commentary in languages other than English. There is nothing new under the sun for them and it is rarely as bad as the customer thinks it is.
The majority of bad experiences come from offshore collaborations, usually India or Asia. Many times it is due to cultural differences and that although the hours have been cheap, they have been extremely long hours. This is why we work towards Europe, these developers are more like us and also appreciate how we Swedes ourselves want to work and run our development teams in the form of feedback, transparency, etc.
Our handbook (in swedish) can help you get an idea of which processes and routines might be good to implement. The responsible salesperson together with delivery people are happy to help out in our direction to ensure that you succeed with your developer(s). Write to us to get the manual "How to succeed with remote development".