GlasgowPHP - Relaunch Meetup!

After a long break, GlasgowPHP is excited to relaunch with our first meetup back! Whether you're a regular from our past events or new to the community, we invite PHP developers of all skill levels to join us as we reconnect, share insights, and reignite the local PHP scene.

We'll be meeting at Barclays Eagle Labs on Tuesday 19th November 6:30pm for refreshments, talks start 7pm.

This meetup will feature engaging talks from two guest speakers

Marek Matulka - Test Smarter, Not Harder - Part 1
⁠ Testing your application is hard. Writing tests seems like a never ending story of database fixture changes. Some parts of your system seem like they can't be tested. When using a freamework it may feel like you're stuck with functional/feature testing only. Your test suite grows and becomes slower over time. At some point it may feel like it's no longer serving its purpose.

Learn how to build build your own testing strategy. Learn how to apply right amount of testing at appropriate level, to make your tests run faster. ⁠

Paul Dragoonis - Test Smarter, Not Harder - Part 2
Unlock the secrets of blazing-fast, reliable automation testing with Laravel! Dive into advanced automation testing principles, including super-fast parallel testing and techniques for building a clean, framework-agnostic testing layer that keeps your codebase adaptable and robust.

Additionally, learn best practices for testing framework-agnostic systems built with Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and CQRS architectures, ensuring a clean, maintainable approach. Perfect for developers ready to elevate their testing game, this session will equip you with the skills to create efficient, maintainable tests that fit seamlessly into any tech stack.

Pizza and drinks will be provided, giving everyone a great chance to relax, network, and socialize with fellow PHP enthusiasts. Thanks go to Barclays Eagle Labs, ByteHire and Raven Controls.

We’re thrilled to get things rolling again and can’t wait to see everyone back together.

Please RSVP so we have numbers for catering and the event space.