php[architect] Editorial Calendar
Last updated: December 18, 2015
Topics
Below, you can see our planned editorial calendar for the year. If you’re looking for topics to write about, it can hopefully provide some inspiration and guidance on what to write on and which issues to target. That being said, we are always open to any ideas. We’d be happy to work with you on preparing an article proposal for us on the topics listed below.
PHP Programming
- Advice on using PHP functions, extensions, etc
- Structuring Projects
- API Development
- Writing secure PHP code
- Writing PHP Extensions
Programming Methodologies
- Object-Oriented Programming
- Functional Programming
- Asynchronous Programming
- Design Patterns
- Programming Principles
- Testing and Test-driven design
Programming Tools
- Getting the most out of IDEs
- Using code quality and static-analysis tools
- Version Control Software (git, svn, etc.)
Automation
- Continous Integration
- Continous Deployment
- Task Runners
- Test Automation
Frameworks & CMSes
- Zend Framework, Symfony, Laravel, Aura, Silex, Slim, etc.
- WordPress, Drupal, Joomla
- Non-traditional CMSes & Static Site Generators
Complimentary Technologies
- JavaScript
- CSS
- Message Queues
- Payment Processing
DevOps
- Server setup, configuration
- Provisioning Tools
- Server security
Databases
- Relational DBs
- NoSql
- Migrations
Productivity & Professional Development
- Speaking & Writing
- Managing other Developers
- Career Planning and Advice
- Freelancing & Entrepreneurship
- Managing Projects and Tasks
- Working with Clients & Customers
- Running User Groups
- Running an Open Source Project
2016
| Month | Topic |
|---|---|
| January | Easy APIs: Tools to automate API building |
| February | Modern Workflows: Practices to integrate to modernize your dev workflow. |
| March | Code Quality: Assessing and improving code quality. |
| April | Computing History: Explore the roots of our industry |
| May | Unlocking Composer: Exploit all the power of Composer. |
| June | Decoupled Apps: See what tools you need to build a front end app powered by a PHP driven API. |
| July | Server Security: Tools to keep your servers safe. |
| August | Be Lazy and Automate: What tools can help you standardize routine tasks? |
| September | Continuous Self-improvement: A successful career means constantly learning and improving. How do you make that part of your professional development? |
| October | Unlocking Performance: Measuring and improving front & back end performance |
| November | Productive Habits: Emulate are the habits of successful developers. |
| December | Community: Learn about the power of the PHP community. |
