Eric Mann (12)
Thanks to an amazing session by @derickr at #phptek, I have now successfully built my first PHP extension. It doesn't do anything ... but the fact that it works, tests pass, and it extends the functionality of the language is a win I'll take.
Not understanding how to start with extensions has held me back from several ideas I've had percolating since ... at least 2018. It feels so good to be productive again :-)
It's sad how true this is. One "tiny baby if statement" will always grow into a massive cascade of if/switch/case statements. Don't set the precedent. #phptek
Compatible "with exceptions?" Huh. Didn't realize that. I've been rocking PHP 8.2 for my site since I originally launched it.
Should probably bump to 8.3 as well ... but I don't know what these "exceptions" might include.
Excited to see that, even if I can't be physically at #phptek, I'm still making an impact :-)
I'm even wearing my 2023 shirt today in solidarity with my friends at #phptek, who I miss terribly.
I cannot understate how valuable @vanamerongen's talk tomorrow at #phptek will be. If you're on site, you need to be there. If you're not on site, go to phptek.tv and get a virtual ticket.
Your coding skills will be greatly increased by just listening to this content.
I had to duck out early from #phptek for work stuff, but I'm hoping I have more uninterrupted time tomorrow. Also hoping I can whip together a #battlesnake for the evening activities :-)
Geeking out with C extensions for PHP at #phptek is one of the highlights of my month. :-)
Kudos to @derickr for the walkthrough!
Don't beat yourself up over the need to change or embrace a new part of your identity.
Yes. This is a lesson I struggle with. #phptek
Stopping to ask this question - What changes are you going through? - is someone everyone should do on a regular basis. #phptek
