PHP

Articles about language features and the typical mistakes I see in interviews and code reviews.

• match !== switch — how match differs from switch and why it is more than just new syntax.
• Is your array associative or indexed? — how PHP treats array keys.
• Aren't current() and end() good enough? — why PHP 8.5 adds array_first() and array_last().
• A DRY tool, or the only copy/paste allowed — when traits really make sense.
• Can PHP be a functional programming language? — functional style in PHP.
• The future of PHP: a look at what PHP 9 will bring — what to expect from the next major version.