On 7/28/2010 10:36 PM, Nathan Rixham wrote:
Hi All,
I find myself wondering about the state of the PHP community (and
related community with a PHP focus), so, here's a bunch of questions -
feel free to answer none to all of them, on list or off, or add more
of your own - this isn't for anything specific, just out of interest
and sure I (and everybody who reads the replies) will learn something
+ doors/options/contacts may come of it. The only thing I can
guarantee is that I'm genuinely interested in every reply and will
read every one of them + lookup every tech and link mentioned.
in no particular order:
What other languages and web techs do you currently use other than PHP?
- if you include html or css please include version, if js then
preferred libs, and whether client or server side.
MySQL, JavaScript (jQuery/UI), HTML 5, CSS 2/3
What's your previous language/tech trail?
PHP was where I started
Are you considering any new languages or techs, and if so which?
- names / links
After reading some of these responses, I may look into server side JS
and Java.
Is PHP your hobby/interest, primary development language, just
learning or?
All of the above. It started as a hobby, then became something to do for
a living, and I don't expect to ever stop learning. :)
How many years have you been using PHP regularly?
6
How many years have you been working with web technologies?
7
Did you come from a non-web programming background?
As far as programming, no
Is your primary role web developer or designer?
Developer
In your developer life, are you an employer, and employee, contractor,
freelancer, part of a team of equal standing members?
Freelancer, but interested in joining a team
Do you tend to work on jobs for geo-local clients, clients in the same
country, or do you work internationally 'on the web'?
Mostly 'on the web'
How do you get your projects? do they come to you, word of mouth, do
you hunt and bid for projects, code call, visit clients, target
clients individually you think you can help, or?
- not looking for trade secrets, just to get enough for an overall
picture.
Still trying to figure all that out. I've bid on some and some have come
to me. The ones that come to me tend to fall through though...
Do you have any frustrations with the PHP community, do you find you
want to talk shop but can't, or find people to work with but can't,
have projects in mind you want to do but can't find people to do them
with etc?
I find I don't personally know many PHP developers, but that's not a
fault of the community. I think PHP has a great community.
Do you network with other PHP'ers in real life - meetups etc, do you
tend to shy away, or do you find you circulate in other web related
but non PHP focussed communities?
No, not really
Are you a member or any other web tech communities, opensource
efforts, or standardization bodies - again, if so which?
No, not actively
Are there any efforts, projects or initiatives which are floating your
boat right now and that your watching eagerly (or getting involved with)?
None that come to mind. Do HTML5 and CSS3 count?
ps: please *do not* flame anybodies answers, that really wouldn't be
fair.
Best & Regards,
Nathan
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