It’s another episode of the php|architect podcast! This week, we’re chatting with Ben Ramsey, who joined Cal and Marco at Facebook’s headquarters to hear about their new open-source technologies.

The topic: HipHop—Facebook’s new PHP-to-C++ compiler that promises up to 50% CPU savings over the traditional PHP runtime and has stirred up a debate across the entire community.

Facebook’s HipHop is a game changing-technology for companies deploying large scale applications written in PHP.

Blue Parabola and php|architect are working on supporting HipHop with a series of new initiatives, ranging from content to consulting.

This week’s special guest is Chris Cornutt, co-organizer of the Dallas PHP User Group. Listen as we talk to Chris about the Dallas PHP user Group and user groups in general.

OddWeeks Podcast Episode #1 with special guest Ed Finkler. Join us as we discuss PEAR, PearHub and PearFarm.

php|architect podcast Episode 2010-001. Sit with us as we look back at 2009 and what it meant to PHP.

php|architect’s post ZendCon episode. Listen as we discuss how Nate Abele pronounces his name, wrap up ZendCon ’09 and other things that strike our fancy.

We want to make php|a the best destination for every PHP and web developer. You want to create the best content on PHP and all the technologies that revolve around it. Together, we can do great things—join us!

Listen as Marco sits down with Marcus Whitney to discuss managing large scale PHP installations as well at organizing conferences.

Join Marco, Liz Naramore, Cal Evans and Josh Holes as they give you a taste of what it would sound like if all podcasts were recorded inside an airport.

Listen as Marco interviews Andrew Sampson of stephenfry.com.