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Modern PHP in Practice: Clean Architecture, Performance & Resilience

Engineering PHP apps that are fast, clear, and built to last

Live on April 07, 2026 | 14:00 - 17:00 CEST

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Build PHP Applications That Are Fast, Clear, and Maintainable

Legacy code slowing your team down? Your PHP application is growing, but scaling it is becoming increasingly complex?

In this live event, experienced PHP experts will show you how real-world projects can be modernized step by step, without risky full rewrites. You’ll learn how to refactor existing codebases safely, apply modern architecture principles, and optimize your application’s performance effectively.

Expect hands-on sessions, live demos, and actionable strategies that you can implement immediately. Plus, get an exclusive look at the new features in PHP 8.5 and the evolution of the PHP ecosystem.

Modernize Your PHP Applications Without Rewriting Them

Many companies work with PHP systems that have evolved over years. The challenge is to advance these applications without compromising stability or speed.

In this live event, you’ll discover how modern PHP development works today: from Clean Architecture and safe refactoring strategies to performance optimization and scalable system design. Our speakers will guide you through real-world examples, showing how to reduce technical debt, improve maintainability, and boost the performance of your applications.

Your expert sessions

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Transforming Legacy PHP: Refactoring Techniques in Theory and Practice | With Jesus Valera Reales

Refactoring sounds great in theory, but in practice, it’s often complex and risky. In this session, you’ll learn pragmatic refactoring techniques that allow safe, incremental changes. Together, we’ll analyze a messy PHP file and improve it live, transforming chaotic code into a clear, structured solution.

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | From Runtime to Resilience: Scaling PHP | With Paul Dragoonis

Scaling is more than just handling more traffic. This session shows you how to make PHP applications performant and resilient. You’ll see live demos optimizing the PHP runtime and configuration, and measuring performance with tools like OpenMetrics, Grafana, and k6. You’ll also learn to avoid common architecture mistakes and design applications to be scalable from the start.

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Shipping PHP 8.5: Behind the Scenes of a Release | With Volker Dusch

How are new PHP versions actually created? In this session, get a behind-the-scenes look at PHP development. You’ll explore the key features of PHP 8.5 and learn how new functionalities are proposed, discussed, and integrated. You’ll also gain insights into the work of the PHP community and the PHP Foundation.

Join us and learn how to...

Safely and incrementally refactor legacy PHP code.
Apply modern architecture principles and Clean Code practices to existing applications.
Improve the performance and scalability of your PHP systems using practical tools and configurations.
Leverage the new features of PHP 8.5 and integrate them effectively into real-world projects.

Expert Knowledge for

Backend developers who want to safely refactor legacy PHP code and modernize existing applications for maintainability.
PHP developers who want to utilize the new features of PHP 8.5 and optimize performance and runtime configurations.
Software architects who want to design scalable and resilient PHP architectures while avoiding common design mistakes.
Engineering leads who want to strategically evolve PHP systems and integrate new PHP versions effectively into projects.

Get to know our experts

Jesus Valera Reales

GotPhoto

Expert in PHP development, clean code, domain-driven design

Volker Dusch

Tideways

Expert in PHP architecture, scalable applications, system operation

Paul Dragoonis

ByteHire

Expert in CI/CD modernization, open source engagement, software architecture

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