Kind of a hard topic to search for, as architect turns up a lot about software architects instead.
After 8 months of PHP self-study, I finally stumbled across the php|architect site. The length of time it took me to find it makes me suspicious of its quality.
3 related questions:
- do professional PHP coders read/care about php|architect?
- is it a good source for PHP beginners?
- assuming yes to either of the above, how far back in the archives to articles remain relevant? (ex: does stuff written about PHP4 still matter?)
Best Answer
I've been subscribed to the magazine for several years. It's not beginner level material, but the content has been consistently good and useful. There are articles on specific projects, frameworks, tools, best practices, coding techniques and so on.
Sadly they discontinued their print edition some time ago (really wish they hadn't - that print magazine was something I looked forward to seeing in the mailbox each month) so the subscription is now digital only. I suspect to reduce costs.
They are still publishing, and they send me an email each month to let me know the new issue is available to download. It's still good content, but reading on a screen is just not the same as holding the magazine in hand.