SMRTR ProgrammingFeb 19, 2026Daily.dev

PHP 30 Years - A Conversation with Larry Garfield

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Larry Garfield, a key PHP ecosystem contributor and PHP-FIG Core Committee member, reflects on his decades-long journey with PHP. From launching the influential GoPHP5 campaign that helped transition the entire ecosystem from PHP 4 to PHP 5, to co-authoring major RFCs like Enums and Property Hooks, Garfield discusses PHP's modern evolution and persistent image challenges.

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