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PHP is a scripting language used in software engineering for back-end development. Originating in 1995, PHP is now used in more than 75% of all websites, according to W3Techs. As a back-end language, it executes code on the server side, rather than on the client side (front-end). It remains in the top 10 when it comes to most popular programming languages, probably due in no small part to its use in the WordPress CMS.
Open-source and general-purpose, it is perfect for working with (and being able to be embedded within) HTML. It supports a wide range of databases using extensions, through the ODBC standard, using sockets, or other methods. You can use it to create simple things, such as blogs and media galleries, to advanced items, such as web applications and GUIs even.
PHP is great for manipulating and executing files on servers, collecting data from forms, editing data directly in databases, and creating dynamic web pages, among other things. Because of PHP’s large community, vast compatibility with services and databases, and general flexibility, it makes a solid choice for back-end needs now and likely well into the future.
The length of a project depends on many factors, including the scope of your project and the technical complexity of it. When you post a freelance PHP project request on Codementor, you’ll have the option to indicate when you’d expect the project to be completed. We suggest chatting with the interested developers to ensure both sides are on the same page. For more information on how to post a freelance PHP request on Codementor, check out our article.
We don’t charge anything when you post a freelance hiring request for PHP developers! You’ll have the chance to determine what the budget for your project is when you post the request. You’ll only need to pay the developer if you’re 100% satisfied with their work. Please know that Codementor charges a small service fee when a developer completes the job.
With PHP, you want to make sure your freelance developer candidate understands multiple aspects and features of the language. From PHP objects and functions to just-in-time compilation and expression matching, they should be well-versed in PHP concepts. Depending on your configuration and needs, see also if they have knowledge of PHP frameworks (e.g., Laravel), implementations (e.g., HHVM), and other related areas.
Also look for soft skills, as these are quite crucial if you want a solid freelancer. Your PHP developer applicants should have great analytical skills, problem solving skills, organizational abilities, among other things.
We do a comprehensive technical and communications screen of all PHP developers at Codementor. Our network includes book authors, popular open source contributors, top Stack Overflow users and engineers at top tech companies. In addition, to continually ensure the quality of our freelancers, we regularly check in on existing PHP developers’ user satisfaction rates.
On the technical side of things, you’ll want to get a sense of how well they know PHP, of course. Do they have a portfolio of past projects they can show where they’ve used PHP? Does it span several areas, particularly the area where you need help with? Do they stay up to date with the latest happenings in the PHP world, and in back-end development and software engineering in general?
Because you’re looking for a freelance PHP developer, you’ll also want to assess their ability to work well remotely. Ask interview questions to determine if they’re a good communicator, a solid time manager, and able to work well independently.
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