PHP

Foundational Language for Web Development

My journey with PHP began with early projects, where I utilized it to build dynamic websites and portals. It served as the cornerstone for numerous projects, from simple content management systems to more complex, data-driven applications. My work with PHP includes procedural scripting, object-oriented programming (OOP), and interaction with MySQL databases, forming the basis of my backend development expertise.

Framework Expertise

To build more structured and maintainable applications, I adopted modern PHP frameworks. My experience is most extensive with Symfony, which I used for large-scale enterprise applications like the DJPConnect Identity and Access Management system. I have also worked with Laravel for various projects, appreciating its expressive syntax and rich feature set for rapid application development.

Key Competencies

• Object-Oriented PHP: Designing and implementing applications using OOP principles for clean, reusable, and maintainable code.
• MVC Architecture: Structuring applications using the Model-View-Controller pattern, primarily through frameworks like Symfony and Laravel.
• Database Interaction: Expertise in connecting PHP with MySQL and PostgreSQL, including writing efficient queries and using ORMs like Doctrine and Eloquent.
• API Development: Building RESTful APIs to serve data to frontend applications.
• Legacy Code Maintenance: Capable of understanding and modernizing older PHP codebases (e.g., migrating from PHP 5.x to 7.x/8.x).