@sylvainbodji1124
i just got a freelance gig from a new client a few days ago. i just copied a previous project and the same day i had the authentication system, security measures, routing , components, even the users table from the old project and everything in place. i will deploy the app in 2 weeks but told the client 30 days. simplicity and reusing old good code is key and speeds up execution
@the-code-reviewer
People started talking so much about how PHP is not that bad, that PHP will get more popular :) I can tell you that even complex businesses use PHP in Romania. It's not going anywhere, it's just getting better :)
@toddboothbee1361
Rich is relative. I like hanging out in Portugal, where I am now. And don't need to slave to anyone other than myself, if I so choose. I have a house and no mortgage. That's rich enough for now, and possible because I've never been married. You don't need millions, just the recognition you won't live forever.
@josephp1263
I love really this channel. Makes you feel as if you have an uncle Stefan giving you advice. Kudos
@galindoxrafa
Great video!! Thanks for sharing it with us!
@iqwebserve3973
Thanks Cousin Stef (almost your age, over 25 years Web Dev Exp here). I was a PHP/LAMP Dev for 10+ years ago, certified then too. Been thinking to return to it after leaving a FAANG recently (which I am so happy to no longer be working at). Having an expert confirm and reiterate what I already knew is reassuring man! Thanks and Happy Holidays.
@zebraforceone
We're just finishing up a Laravel, Inertia and React build, it was an absolutely great developer experience. Pleasure to work on.
@Ciro_el_persa
8:08 "your career choice should be largely dictated by how you like to live your life"
@dividsky
I've been employed programming vanilla php/stack since 1997, and always have jobs to do, developments, security, etc. We must indeed update the code, like every language.
@klesk0s
Always the best advice out there! Love it :)
@willemcierenberg5142
Great video! I also use PHP 8 and Laravel for some of my projects — especially since many small businesses still rely on shared hosting. It’s simple, fast, and works well for what they need.
@Rockduds-ee2se
Love your videos my friend, simple and straight foward.
@RadzenYou
Currently learning PHP again sir. I want to dig deep on security, namespace, classes and functions in PHP. I have enough knowledge already in wordpress database, plugins, editing content and linking payment. But my website is currently floating without return. Lol. Thank you for this content it really helps my journey.
@grimmdanny
Thanks, Unkie Steph. I've been coding in PHP since the 00's, and made a living off it.
@asparuhnestorov
It seems like PHP is going down in popularity and open jobs are fewer and fewer here in Bulgaria. I am finishing a project for US customer in health care industry. Using PHP was very efficient in terms of features per working hour but almost none other in the industry was using it. Laravel is also efficient, equipped with a lot of tools for medium sized projects. However its a bit harder and harder to get new projects.
@neugey
10 thumbs up! If there is one piece of advice I would offer, it is to get a cheap dedicated server and start a side project that excites you. Mine is built in Laravel PHP with some AlpineJS. This allows you to flex your creative muscle and keep software development fun instead of burning out in your daytime career. Having something you can call your own and fully steer the direction of is important. Get back in touch with your inner 10-year old self who figured it out as he went on an Apple IIe. If riches eventually come your way, cool! if not that's fine too.
@billlyons7024
If you want to be a freelance web dev, learn how to sell and be easy to work with. These skills are more important than your skill as a developer. If you can't sell, you won't have clients, period. If you're a pain in the ass to work with you won't get returning clients. It is much harder to learn how to be a good salesperson than it is to learn PHP. You can't get good at sales sitting at a desk at home by yourself.
@bestopinion9257
You better use a framework than building solo from scratch as a beginner. Otherwise you will make a weak application from a security point of view.
@mosesnandi
A programming language itself won’t make you rich! It’s what you do with it. You can literally become rich with just HTML and CSS
@StefanMischook