Boston PHP

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About us

Boston PHP is the largest education-focused Meetup in New England with more than 3,700 members.

We have been meeting since 2002 and typically meet monthly on a Wednesday at Wayfair in Copley Square. We discuss a wide range of full-stack development topics related to PHP.

While our in-person meetups focus on full-stack development related to PHP, our member engagement strategy offers services beyond in-person meetups. Our mission is to engage all members in continuing education efforts. For example, we have developed 12 virtual self-study groups that are conducted during the down time between in-person Meetups. The following groups are managed by volunteer members (Senior Percolators):

Agile Appetizer
Angular Stew
API a la Mode
AWS Snack
Blockchain Lo Mein
Drupal Diner
Git Lunch
HTML5 Brunch
jQuery jAM
PHP Percolate
Social Side Dish
WordPress Dressing

More than 230 members have completed at least one of these courses and are enshrined on our Self-Study Group | Wall of Accomplishment.

In addition, more than 280 members receive job postings from other members via our Boston PHP Job Board (beta).

We are looking for leaders to join our continuing education efforts. Learn how you can participate.

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All In with AI, Season 4
Mon, Jun 8 · 6:00 PM EDT
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Narrowing the skills gap, one video at a time.

Boston PHP is All In with AI. Microsoft has launched a free, week-long virtual experience to build practical AI skills called AI Skills Fest. Drop in, explore the lineup, and skill up alongside your Boston PHP community. You must sign-up on the AI Skills Fest website to gain access to the content.

How Do I Get Started?
1. Become a member of Boston PHP, if you are not already a member. Simply click: Join this group
2. Sign up for All In with AI, Season 4. Simply RSVP: Attend online
Boston PHP members are encouraged to share their experience with fellow members. Once you sign up, use the Event Comments (below) to update your progress and share your observations about the skills you learn.

Note #1: This virtual self-study group activity begins Monday June 8, 2026 and ends Friday, June 12, 2026.

Note #2: There is NO classroom instruction. There are NO Zoom meetings. There are NO scheduled appointments of any kind. You simply proceed at a pace that best fits into your current work/life schedule.

FAQs:

Q: How long will Season 4 last?
A: We will conduct one sprint starting Monday, June 8, 2026 and ending Friday, June 12, 2026.

Q: Do I have to wait until Monday, June, 2026 to begin?
A: No need to wait! In fact, this training opportunity ENDS on Friday, June 12, 2026. So, you should begin as soon as you sign up and access is provided at AI Skills Fest. Once you sign up, simply post a message on the Event Comments (below) to introduce yourself and share your experience with artificial intelligence. These comments will help me gauge participation. Then, proceed with the curated content that Microsoft provides.

Q: What if I have additional questions?
A: Simply post a reply below ("Add a comment") and you will receive a response.

Invite your co-workers and fellow techies to join in the fun. Then, let's get (artificially) intelligent!

Gene Babon
Co-Organizer & Chief Percolator
Boston PHP Meetup & Web Apprentices
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