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Longhorn PHP @longhornphp.com · 29/09/2026

Omni chats with Dave Stokes about his Longhorn PHP 2026 talk "Wrestling JSON Data In Your Database with JSON_TABLE()".

Longhorn PHP @longhornphp.com · 28/09/2026

Many business processes begin with a status column and a few conditionals, but before long, nobody can say with confidence what should happen. Join João Gilberto Magalhães for "Stop Controlling Workflows with If Statements: State Machines in PHP". buff.ly/Z42n9Lr

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Longhorn PHP @longhornphp.com · 25/09/2026

No typing for 2 weeks. That's what the surgeon told Zach Watkins, diagnosed with osteoarthritis at 38 years old. Attend "Save your hands for another day" to hear Zach's hard-earned lessons from attempts to use technology. Tickets at buff.ly/Z42n9Lr

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Longhorn PHP @longhornphp.com · 24/09/2026

On the surface, the idea of code review is a no-brainer - but how detailed should the review be? Who is qualified to perform the review? Join Steve Grunwell for "Code Review: For Me & You" to gain deeper insight into peer code review, as well as pick up some useful tools.

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Longhorn PHP @longhornphp.com · 23/09/2026

NativePHP has given PHP developers the ability to ship web apps as native iOS and Android apps - but should they? Join Holly Schilling for "That’s your website, not your app" to learn how to meet different expectations for mobile apps. Get tickets at buff.ly/Z42n9Lr

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Longhorn PHP @longhornphp.com · 22/09/2026

Most developers use PHPUnit exactly as it comes out of the box, but PHPUnit is designed to be extended. Dan Soppelsa's "PHPUnit: Beyond Assertions" will explore the extension points that allow you to tailor PHPUnit to your application. Get tickets at buff.ly/Z42n9Lr

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Longhorn PHP @longhornphp.com · 21/09/2026

You think you know Tetris. Falling blocks, line clears, gets faster — every developer alive has played it. @projektgopher.com built Tetris in PHP from the 60-page specification. Attend "How Tetris Made Me a Better Programmer" to learn what falling blocks can teach you!

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Longhorn PHP @longhornphp.com · 18/09/2026

Developers can catch 90% of critical accessibility issues with just a few quick checks. Check out "Web accessibility smoke testing for critical issues" with @racheled.bsky.social to uncover these issues preventing some people from using a webpage. Tickets: buff.ly/Z42n9Lr

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Longhorn PHP @longhornphp.com · 17/09/2026

Where do you start when onboarding to a decade-old PHP application? Check out Lincoln Russell's talk "Onboard like a PHP Staff Engineer" to learn how to discover & prioritize business value, herd coworkers toward consensus, and generate real impact. Tickets on sale now at buff.ly/Z42n9Lr

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Longhorn PHP @longhornphp.com · 16/09/2026

Most PHP apps run behind nginx, but many developers only touch a small part of what it can do. Join Chris Lemon for "Nginx and You " and walk through useful nginx features that anyone can start using, even if you’re not a DevOps specialist. Get your ticket: buff.ly/Z42n9Lr

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Longhorn PHP @longhornphp.com · 15/09/2026

The open source world never stands still. Technologies evolve, best practices change, and the skills that matter today may look different tomorrow. Join @volkswagenchick.bsky.social for "Certify Your Curiosity: How to Keep Learning in the Open Source World". Get your ticket at buff.ly/Z42n9Lr

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Longhorn PHP @longhornphp.com · 14/09/2026

Running open-weight AI models begins innocently, until you're convincing the boss that high-end GPU is a business expense. In @wickedbyte.com's "Local Inference for Fun and Profit", get started w/out spending a fortune & create a dependable development tool. buff.ly/Z42n9Lr

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Longhorn PHP @longhornphp.com · 11/09/2026

Join PHP core developer & veteran release manager Daniel Scherzer for a deep dive into the new features, syntax updates, deprecations, & surprises coming in PHP 8.6. Now is the time to start preparing. Tickets at buff.ly/Z42n9Lr

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Longhorn PHP @longhornphp.com · 10/09/2026

You've probably used OAuth without realizing it, but how does this handshake of trust actually work, & why do developers love or loathe implementing it? Peel back the layers of OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect with Ben Ramsey's "Introduction to OAuth and OpenID Connect". Get tickets at buff.ly/Z42n9Lr

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Longhorn PHP @longhornphp.com · 09/09/2026

JSON is the data interchange format of choice, but its performance in a relational database is horrible. Attend Dave Stoke's talk "Wrestling JSON Data In Your Database with JSON_TABLE()" to learn about JSON_TABLE() and possible alternatives. Tickets at buff.ly/Z42n9Lr

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Longhorn PHP @longhornphp.com · 08/09/2026

Ever faced a heavy task & thought maybe PHP isn't the right tool? Join Florian Engelhardt for "Parallel Futures: Unlocking Multithreading in PHP" to tackle demanding tasks, scale applications, & unlock performance you didn’t think possible. Tickets: buff.ly/Z42n9Lr

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Longhorn PHP @longhornphp.com · 07/09/2026

Software teams don't fail because people do bad work, they fail because everyone has a different version of the truth. Join Alena Holligan's tutorial to learn how OpenAPI, Arazzo, Schemathesis & PHPUnit create "One Source of Truth for Requirements, Code, Documentation, and Tests" buff.ly/n8UuHTb

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Longhorn PHP @longhornphp.com · 04/09/2026

We're also excited to have Gunnard Engebreth presenting "AI-Powered PHP Development in Practice": A hands-on workshop walking through the full AI-assisted development loop, with a real PHP project, including catching AI hallucinations before they ship. buff.ly/n8UuHTb

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Longhorn PHP @longhornphp.com · 19/08/2026

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Longhorn PHP @longhornphp.com · 10/08/2026

Hurry Hurry! This is your last chance to get the Blind Bird ticket price for Longhorn PHP 2026! Prices will go up tonight at midnight. The schedule and list of speakers is live, so check it out and grab those tickets! longhornphp.com

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Longhorn PHP @longhornphp.com · 06/08/2026

While PHP core comes with some nice functionality, the real power in PHP is found in extensions. Join Daniel Scherzer for "Creating new PHP extensions" for a hands-on tutorial! Grab a ticket at longhornphp.com

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Longhorn PHP @longhornphp.com · 06/08/2026

Reading about injection teaches you the words. Exploiting it teaches you the lesson. Join Eric Mann for "Break It, Then Fix It: An OWASP Top 10 Workshop for PHP Developers", a hands-on tutorial where you'll find the bug, exploit it yourself, then fix it properly. Get tickets now! longhornphp.com

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Longhorn PHP @longhornphp.com · 05/08/2026

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Longhorn PHP @longhornphp.com · 05/08/2026

This year we have our first all-day tutorial: "Refactoring Towards Clean Architecture", with Damian Dziaduch. In this hands-on workshop, refactor a real-world PHP application step by step — moving a tightly coupled codebase toward Clean Architecture. longhornphp.com

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Longhorn PHP @longhornphp.com · 17/10/2025

Git can feel like a boss battle: confusing and full of mechanics you weren’t warned about. But if you've played a video game, you understand more than you think. Join Bree Hall for "Git as Game Logic: What Video Games Can Teach Us About Version Control" longhornphp.com

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Longhorn PHP @longhornphp.com · 16/10/2025

Can AI Write Better SQL Than You? Find out, with Dave Stokes! If you ever wish you had a coding assistant for writing SQL or just want to write queries in English, come learn what you can, and should not, do with AI in your databases. Tickets at longhornphp.com

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Longhorn PHP @longhornphp.com · 15/10/2025

Tired of local dev environment headaches? DDEV's got you covered! @bemartinez28, DDEV maintainer, will show how this Docker-based tool makes it simple to manage local installs of projects using PHP, JavaScript, and more. Join us in Austin Oct 23-25! www.longhornphp.com

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Longhorn PHP @longhornphp.com · 14/10/2025

You were just handed the keys to a new repo. Your first glance over the code base causes the fearful "LEGACY" word to ring in your head. HAVE NO FEAR! Join Joe Ferguson for "So You Just Inherited a $Legacy Application..." Get tickets at longhornphp.com

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Longhorn PHP @longhornphp.com · 13/10/2025

Database performance bottlenecks remain one of the most common sources of application slowdowns. In "Beyond the ORM: Practical Database Optimization Strategies for Modern Developers", Alena Holligan will cover real-world optimization techniques. Tickets: longhornphp.com

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Longhorn PHP @longhornphp.com · 10/10/2025

Check out Marcus Johansson's talk "AI Agents in Drupal, build agents without coding" at Longhorn this year - learn how the Drupal AI Agents module can be used everywhere in Drupal, without having write a single line of code. Tickets at longhornphp.com

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Longhorn PHP @longhornphp.com · 09/10/2025

The monolith - a system built over maybe many years, possibly by many developers, causing unexpected bugs, difficulty testing, a challenge to train new developers on. Can you learn to "Love Your Monolith"? Find out with Mike Lehan - get your tickets now at longhornphp.com

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Longhorn PHP @longhornphp.com · 08/10/2025

Testing your database can lead to slow, complex tests that are hard to write. Hard to write tests, usually don't get written. Join Charles Sprayberry for "Better Database Testing with PHPUnit" for a better way! Tickets available at longhornphp.com

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Longhorn PHP @longhornphp.com · 07/10/2025

Leave behind cloud servers with public IPs, network whitelists, and slow corporate VPNs with Josh Butts. In "Security On The (Bleeding) Edge" he'll cover products like Cloudflare Access, scaling, and modern security and connectivity. Tickets at longhornphp.com

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Longhorn PHP @longhornphp.com · 06/10/2025

It’s difficult to future proof our projects for accessibility standards. We may follow current standards, but will careful compliance become obsolete? Join AmyJune Hineline for "Beyond Compliance: Navigating the Accessibility Evolution" Get tickets at longhornphp.com

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Longhorn PHP @longhornphp.com · 03/10/2025

Curious about defining your own API? Come to Janani Subbiah's talk: Defining an API Specification: A Step-by-Step Guide - Explore a step-by-step process for creating an API spec, including discuss common pitfalls and how to avoid them. Grab tickets today longhornphp.com

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