If PHP is part of your daily job, php|architect is a can't-miss resource that will help you hone your skills and keep up-to-date with the strategic direction of PHP and its related technologies.
We, of course, think that everyone who works in the PHP field owes it to himself or herself to subscribe to php|architect—but we can hardly claim to be unbiased, so... here are five great reasons why php|architect is one of the best investments you can make for your own benefit:
1. Content you won't find anywhere else
Consider this: the average length of an article that appears on the pages of php|architect is 4,500 words—that's many times longer than the length of the average article you'll find online.
Feature articles that appear in php|architect are designed to provide thorough, in-depth coverage over a particular topic. When we commission an article, we work hard to make sure that it covers all the facets of its core topic so that we won't leave you looking for more information elsewhere.
2. You'll be ready for today... and the future
As the premier publication for PHP professionals, we continuously keep our finger on the pulse of the PHP world to help you anticipate new trends, discover new techniques and technologies, and be prepared for what's to come.
Subscribe now and don't miss any of our in-depth articles and quality PHP knowledge!
3. It's convenient no matter where you are
php|architect is published both in a traditional print format and in a convenient PDF edition that can reach you wherever you are without incurring additional shipping costs—and travel with you wherever you go.
The PDF edition, which comes free with a print subscription or is available separately either on a subscription or single-issue basis, works with most PDF viewers on all platforms and requires no special plug-in. Each issue is personalized with your information and provides you with maximum flexibility: you can print, cut and paste text, and even gain complete access to the source code for all the articles.
4. It's written by developers for developers
Over the years, the work some of the best-known PHP experts in the world has appeared in the pages of php|architect on topics varying from cutting-edge development techniques to security and optimization, to information on the future directions of PHP.
Plus, the entire editorial team at php|architect is made up of developers who use PHP on a daily basis as part of their job. This allows us to bring you the information and knowledge that is most likely to make a difference in your professional career.
5. It'll keep you in tough with the community
We consider the PHP community as an integral part of our business—after all, without all the PHP enthusiasts out there, there could be no php|architect!
Therefore, we constantly sponsor and offer special events, webcasts, podcasts and other initiatives dedicated exclusively to PHP—and our subscribers always get first-choice of seats!