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Eric Van Johnson

@ericvanjohnson.bsky.social
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I am one of the team members behind PHP Architect and do my best to make PHP and the PHP Community a little better. I enjoy drinking Scotch and watching baseball. My thoughts and posts are my own.

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Eric Van Johnson @ericvanjohnson.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
🚀 Exciting news for PHP devs! MySQL 26.7 just handed the thread pool to the community, and guess what? PHP-FPM has a big role in this. Dive into the details and see how it can amp up your apps! #PHP #MySQL shocm.me/posts/2026-09-29-mysql-267…
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Eric Van Johnson @ericvanjohnson.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
OMG, this is so much fun it's crazy. destroy.spritefusion.com
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Eric Van Johnson @ericvanjohnson.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I finally got a WTF configuration I'm happy with and find helpful
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Eric Van Johnson @ericvanjohnson.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
🚀 PHP Developers, meet your new best friend: NativePHP Mobile 4.5! 🌟 Async Tasks bring you a second thread for smooth multitasking. Your apps just got a serious upgrade! Dive into the details and elevate your coding game. #PHP #Nati… shocm.me/posts/2026-09-26-nativephp…
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Eric Van Johnson @ericvanjohnson.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
🚀 Big news for Laravel lovers! Laravel 13 now runs vector searches on MariaDB! Plus, check out the AsVector cast that makes it all possible. Dive into this game-changing update and level up your dev skills! #Laravel… shocm.me/posts/2026-09-14-laravel-1…
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Eric Van Johnson @ericvanjohnson.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
The first PHP Foundation Podcast is live on the @phparch.com YouTube channel with Elizabeth Barron. Today she's speaking with @mattstauffer.com, who is always a great person to hear from. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ja9JqyYshAE
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Eric Van Johnson @ericvanjohnson.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Tired of Claude not running Pint? 🧐 It’s time to take control! Learn how to enforce your PHP toolchain with hooks and say goodbye to mishaps. 🚀 Let’s keep your code as sharp as your wit! #PHP #CodingLife shocm.me/posts/2026-09-08-claude-co…
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Eric Van Johnson @ericvanjohnson.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Picking the "Bubble"
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Eric Van Johnson @ericvanjohnson.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
🚀 PHP 8.6 just lifted a four-year-old restriction on readonly properties! What does this mean for your code? Say goodbye to those pesky limitations and hello to cleaner, more efficient coding! Dive into the details! #PHP8 #Devel… shocm.me/posts/2026-08-30-php-86-re…
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PHP Architect @phparch.com · 28/08/2026
🚀 PHPTek 2027 is looking for speakers🗣️. Got a talk idea that helps devs solve everyday problems? Submit it here: cfp.phptek.io #PHPTek #PHP
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Eric Van Johnson @ericvanjohnson.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
For people who like to ask me, "Would you talk that away in front of your kids?" First off, my "kids" are 28 years old, and the joke is on you; our family chat is unhinged. The real fact is I've always filtered myself more on social media than I ever did with my family, regardless of age
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Eric Van Johnson @ericvanjohnson.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
🚀 Exciting news, PHP devs! PHP 8.5.10 & 8.4.25 just dropped, bringing major security enhancements to core array and DOM functions. Get ready to code with confidence! 💪 #PHP #Security shocm.me/posts/2026-08-21-php-stack…
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Eric Van Johnson @ericvanjohnson.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
People born in the 19-something are realizing kids won't even use their birth year to fake an ID anymore because no one would believe they're that old 🤣
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Eric Van Johnson @ericvanjohnson.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
🚀 Big news for Alpine.js users! 🌟 Say goodbye to positioning headaches with the new x-anchor, plus the addition of .noflip and a fix for Livewire teleport issues! Dive into the details and elevate your dev game! #Alpin… shocm.me/posts/2026-08-18-alpinejs-…
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Eric Van Johnson @ericvanjohnson.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Honest question. Why do people make the distinction of being from "East Texas" as opposed to the city in Texas? Is there something special about that region? Also, what is considered "East Texas"? Can I get some help from my Texas friends out there?
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Eric Van Johnson @ericvanjohnson.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Hot take on "Best PHP Framework": if you're a professional dev making a living from PHP, the best framework is whichever one pays your bills. If you're a hobbyist, it's whichever one you enjoy, and that gets stuff done. #laravel #symfony #cakephp #slim #whatever-makes-you-happy
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Eric Van Johnson @ericvanjohnson.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
New family members. Bruce (Wayne), Clark (Kent), and John (Constantine). Didn't go to the rescue with the goal of adopting 3 kittens, but they are brothers and I couldn't separate them.
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Eric Van Johnson @ericvanjohnson.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
I am hopeful about the new Lanterns series on HBO Max. I really like the actors in it. Episode 1 was alright. I know they need to set things up, so I don't want to be too judgy. The ending caught me by surprise. Not what I remember from the comics.
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Eric Van Johnson @ericvanjohnson.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Continuous Integration
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Eric Van Johnson @ericvanjohnson.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
I decided before I watch the new HBO Max Lanterns series, i am going to watch the extended cut of Green Lantern with ⁦⁨Ryan Reynolds⁩ (yes that is a real thing) to recalibrate the bar of my expectations for a good Lantern representation. Wish me luck.
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Eric Van Johnson @ericvanjohnson.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
A language that taught half the internet to code, runs on basically every shared host on Earth, and still powers your grandma's blog from 2009. Respect the legacy. Respect PHP. 💚
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Eric Van Johnson @ericvanjohnson.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
🚀 Exciting updates in the PHP Foundation Q2 2026! Dive into URI Builders, unleash the power of Raw Sockets, and discover a leaner zval. Your PHP journey just got a major upgrade! Check it out! #PHP #WebDev shocm.me/posts/2026-08-06-php-found…
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Eric Van Johnson @ericvanjohnson.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Let's GO! First try on this one.
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Eric Van Johnson @ericvanjohnson.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
My migration from `composer global require` to `cpx` has begun.
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Eric Van Johnson @ericvanjohnson.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
My wrap-up of LaraconUS 2026. Not only the new things coming to Laravel, but also the talks I enjoyed. laravelmagazine.com/laracon-us-2026…
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Eric Van Johnson @ericvanjohnson.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Wife: Have a good time at LaraconUS but please don’t come home with a bunch of conference stuff Me: No worries. I have enough conference shirts and swag for a life time … Also me: But I didn’t have a keyboard with a “Merge It” key 😁 Jokes on her. She married me ❤️
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Eric Van Johnson @ericvanjohnson.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Day 1 of LaraconUS is done. Lots of walking around and catching up with friends
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Eric Van Johnson @ericvanjohnson.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Not exactly the text message you wanna get from your kid when they’re almost 3000 miles away. To be fair, my response wasn’t very fatherly
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Eric Van Johnson @ericvanjohnson.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Walking around Boston before some of the LaraconUS social events start. And you know I’m going to find m elePHPants in the wild.
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Eric Van Johnson @ericvanjohnson.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Ever battled with job queues in MySQL? 🥊 Dive into the magic of SKIP LOCKED and transform your processing game! Say goodbye to locked jobs and hello to efficiency! 🚀 #PHP #MySQLMagic shocm.me/posts/2026-07-25-mysql-ski…
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Eric Van Johnson @ericvanjohnson.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Looking forward to my visit to Boston and LaraconUS next week. Hoping to hang out and catch up with some friends. Make sure you say "Hi" if you see me.
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Eric Van Johnson @ericvanjohnson.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Unlock the secret to mastering MySQL! 🗝️ Dive into LATERAL derived tables and discover how to effortlessly fetch the Top-N-Per-Group for your PHP projects. Your databases will thank you! #MySQL #PHPDev shocm.me/posts/2026-07-22-mysql-lat…
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Eric Van Johnson @ericvanjohnson.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
🚀 Ready to level up your PHP game? Laravel 13.16 is here, and it's bringing your dev stack to new heights! Discover how this artisan command can make your coding smoother than ever. Don’t miss out! #Laravel #PHPDev shocm.me/posts/2026-07-19-laravel-a…
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Eric Van Johnson @ericvanjohnson.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
This is going to be a little bit of a story. A story and an initial feature test. Using filamentphp and Postiz, I created one of my favorite tools.
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Eric Van Johnson @ericvanjohnson.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Throwback, Laracon 2016 - Louisville, KY with @taylorotwell.bsky.social and @marcusmoore.bsky.social.
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Eric Van Johnson @ericvanjohnson.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
PHP 8.5 just leveled up your chaining game with the Pipe Operator! Say goodbye to messy nesting and hello to cleaner code. Who knew readability could be this fun? 🚀 #PHP8 #CodeCleanliness shocm.me/posts/2026-07-16-php-85-pi…
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Eric Van Johnson @ericvanjohnson.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Heard a great quote today that was new to me and I'm going to definitely start to live by it: "𝗡𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱𝗻'𝘁 𝗮𝘀𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲."
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Eric Van Johnson @ericvanjohnson.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Tired of juggling between your code and MySQL? 🥴 Meet lazysql - the TUI database client that lets you manage your databases straight from the terminal! Say goodbye to awkward switches and hello to seamless coding. #PHP… shocm.me/posts/2026-07-13-lazysql-t…
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Eric Van Johnson @ericvanjohnson.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
🚀 Hey PHP developers! Tired of those pesky UI positioning issues? Discover how Alpine's x-anchor plugin and the new .fixed modifier can simplify your life. Make your interfaces shine with ease! 🌟 #AlpineJS #UIDesign shocm.me/posts/2026-07-10-alpinejs-…
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Eric Van Johnson @ericvanjohnson.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Thinking of dropping an index? 🧐 Don’t let that decision haunt you! Learn how MySQL's invisible indexes can help you test the waters before taking the plunge. Your database might just thank you! #MySQL #PHPDev shocm.me/posts/2026-07-07-mysql-inv…
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Eric Van Johnson @ericvanjohnson.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
🚀 Say goodbye to juggling multiple tools! With Pest 4's suite for browser testing, you can seamlessly handle unit, feature, AND browser tests all in one place. Ready to elevate your PHP game? Let’s simplify your workflow! #PestPHP… shocm.me/posts/2026-07-04-pest-4-br…
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Eric Van Johnson @ericvanjohnson.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
🚩 Unlock the power of Laravel Pennant! Dive into the world of feature flags and learn how to control your app's features like a pro. Whether you're testing or rolling out, this guide has you covered. Let's… brook2-astro-blog.vercel.app/posts/…
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Eric Van Johnson @ericvanjohnson.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Today’s copilot
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Eric Van Johnson @ericvanjohnson.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
I'm not someone who prides himself his graphic arts skills. But I have to say, I HATE FONTS. You would laugh at me if I told you how much time I wasted trying to find a font that had a K in this style. Tried several "What font is it" sites and they all failed me. Eventually I found something close.
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PHP Architect @phparch.com · 01/06/2026
We're very excited to have PHP Architect Joe Ferguson as a release manager for PHP 8.6. Joe cares deeply about PHP and the PHP Community. We are very lucky to have him on the team. Thanks to everyone who volunteers their time to make PHP the best it can be. phpa.me/release-managers
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Eric Van Johnson @ericvanjohnson.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
Celebrating 37 years of marriage
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Eric Van Johnson @ericvanjohnson.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
jstek.io @johncongdon.bsky.social and myself for a complete breakdown of this year's PHP Tek 2026 (@phparch.com). We'll discuss the highs, the lows, and what's in the future, as well as our normal PHP rhetoric and tomfoolery. PHP Architect YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/live/iNn7wZVReBE
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Eric Van Johnson @ericvanjohnson.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
I recently had a random thought, and I might be crazy, but are the Golden State Warriors the only sports franchise that doesn't take on the geographical name of the city or state they play in? Technically, there's "New England", but that seems more grounded as a geographical region.
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Eric Van Johnson @ericvanjohnson.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
I feel so honored to be part of this @phparch.com team, and I am so proud of the hard work they put into PHP/JS Tek. It was a wild one, but I'll save that tea for the podcast this Thursday.
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Eric Van Johnson @ericvanjohnson.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Thanks to Savio Resende (and his wife) for these awesome magnets he made for PHP Tek.
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