Streamlining Development: Transitioning Git Repos to Gitflow for Scalable Collaboration

As development teams grow and projects become more complex, managing code efficiently becomes crucial. This talk dives into the process of transitioning your Git repositories to Gitflow, a branching model designed to enhance collaboration and release management. I’ll walk through the step-by-step approach to implementing Gitflow, including how it helps teams streamline feature development, hotfixes, and releases. Attendees will gain insights into the tangible benefits, such as reduced merge conflicts, improved CI/CD integration, and clearer workflows for parallel feature development. Whether you're managing a small team or scaling up, adopting Gitflow can significantly boost your team's efficiency and code quality.

Securing Your PHP Applications in 2025: Best Practices for the Modern Web

Security threats evolve, and so should your defenses. This session will highlight the latest security best practices and tools for PHP developers in 2025, including techniques for preventing common vulnerabilities such as SQL injection, CSRF, XSS, and newer attacks. We’ll also cover topics like integrating advanced authentication mechanisms, API security, and leveraging secure development practices to ensure robust protection for your web applications.

Docker For Dev Teams [2024]

Create for your dev team a seamless workflow including CI/CD, Testing and easy onboarding with Docker.

PHP 8: Reclassifying Engine Warnings or $sloppy = 1;

Dive into the dynamic world of PHP internals with a journey from RFC to PHP 8. Explore the debates and decisions behind pivotal features like error handling for Undefined Variable, Undefined Array Index, and Division by Zero. Witness firsthand how Nikita Popov and the PHP internal team navigated diverse viewpoints—from preserving PHP's dynamic flexibility to advocating for stricter error enforcement. Discover the collaborative process that balances legacy support with modern developer needs, offering insights into how you can contribute to shaping PHP's future.

OWASP Top 10 2021 for Developers

Cybersecurity is non-negotiable in today's digital landscape. Join me in a deep dive into the OWASP Top 10 list—an essential guide to understanding and mitigating web application vulnerabilities. Through real-life case studies and practical examples, we'll dissect common exploits such as injection flaws, broken authentication, and sensitive data exposure. Learn how these vulnerabilities can be exploited and, more importantly, how to defend against them effectively. Whether you're a seasoned developer or new to security practices, this session will equip you with actionable insights to safeguard your applications and elevate your coding practices.

This talk will introduce, walk-through and leave you prepared to engage with the internet’s best defense against hacking! I will familiarize you with OWASP and where they came from, what they do and where they are going. We will step through some challenges in the Juice Shop demo they have, familiarizing everyone with the project. I will also show off some other work by OWASP that is leading the way in defense against hackers.
What is OWASP? - 10 min
XXE - 5 min
Proactive > Reactive - 10 min
The Mind of an Attacker - 20 min
OWASP ZAP - 10 min

Creating an API with Laravel Octane

Unlock the full potential of Laravel Octane in this comprehensive 3-hour workshop dedicated to building high-performance APIs. Dive deep into leveraging Octane's powerful features to optimize and scale your Laravel applications effortlessly. From setting up and configuring Octane for maximum efficiency to exploring advanced techniques for handling concurrent requests and boosting throughput, this workshop equips you with hands-on experience and real-world strategies. Whether you're new to Octane or looking to master its capabilities, join us to accelerate your API development and elevate your Laravel expertise to the next level.

A local dev environment is required as well as the basic understandings of APIs and PHP.

Tmux and Vim for fun and profit

Command line is king. Learn how to take advantage of your ssh sessions with tips and tricks to impress your friends and improve your performance