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.

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