Site News: Blast from the Past – One Year Ago in PHP (06.27.2019)

Here's what was popular in the PHP community one year ago today:

• StarTutorial.com: Understanding Design Patterns - Composite

• Dieter Stinglhamber: Join the light side, we have no cookies.
• Master Zend Framework: What Are Delegator Factories and Why You Should Use Them
• Websec.io: Keeping Credentials Secure in PHP
• Mark Baker: Using PHP Anonymous Classes as Package Private Classes
• PHP Rountable Podcast: Episode #74: Secrets, Secrets, Are No Fun
• Matthias Noback: Testing actual behavior
• Matthias Noback: Doctrine ORM and DDD aggregates
• Sergey Zhuk: Fast Web Scraping With ReactPHP. Part 3: Using Proxy
• Matt Stauffer: How to count the number of lines of code in a PHP project
• PHP.net: PHP 7.1.19 Released
• Matt Stauffer: Enterprise Laravel Help Me: White-Labeled Clothing Stores
• Laravel News Podcast: Episode 64 - Babies, packages, and PHP 7.3
• StarTutorial.com: Understanding Design Patterns - Decorator
• RIPSTech.com: WARNING: WordPress File Delete to Code Execution
• Sammy Kaye Powers: Testing Unreleased Features of PHP
• PHPUgly Podcast: Episode #110 - Tom is always wrong
• Rob Allen: Using Fractal as your OpenWhisk API's view layer

The Next Step

Nearly 9 years ago Marjolein and I started Ingewikkeld together. It was mostly a joint freelance business, we weren't planning on having people work for us. My main focus was PHP development, and I wanted to help customers with their PHP-related problems, whether that was architecture, development, training. Anything related to PHP, really.

When we started, I really only focussed on my freelance PHP work, but at some point there was so much work, and I had to say no to so many potential clients, that we hired people. It started out as an interesting idea, but as soon as Jelrik was on the job market, things went quickly. Only 2 months later, Mike joined as well.

Jelrik has since moved on, but Mike (who I've been friends with even before Ingewikkeld was started) stuck around. He's still with Ingewikkeld. And over the years, Mike turned out to really complement my chaotic nature. And this has triggered a change at Ingewikkeld.

Some time ago already we started preparations for several changes to the Ingewikkeld company structure. I'm happy to announce today that we've set the first step, by adding Mike to the Ingewikkeld leadership. The new Ingewikkeld leadership will be:

• Stefan Koopmanschap: Business director
• Marjolein van Elteren: Creative director
• Mike van Riel: Technical Director

I am really happy with this first step. And it's not the last. More things will change in the coming time, to make Ingewikkeld an even more solid business delivering even more quality services.

PHP Internals News: Episode 16: API, ABI, and ext/recode

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You may not need a query bus

"Can you make a query bus with SimpleBus?" The question has been asked many times. I've always said no. Basically, because I didn't build in the option to return anything from a command handler. So a handler could never become a query handler, since a query will of course have to return something.

I've always thought that the demand for a query bus is just a sign of the need for symmetry. If you have command and query methods, then why not have command and query buses too? A desire for symmetry isn't a bad thing per se. Symmetry is attractive because it feels natural, and that feeling can serve as design feedback. For instance, you can use lack of symmetry to find out what aspect of a design is still missing, or to find alternative solutions.

Nonetheless, I think that we may actually not need a query bus at all.

The return type of a query bus is "mixed"

A command or query bus interface will look something like this:

interface Bus
{
    /**
     * @return mixed
     */
    public function handle(object $message);
}

A sample query and query handler would look like this:

final class GetExchangeRate
{
    // ...
}

final class GetExchangeRateHandler
{
    public function handle(GetExchangeRate $query): ExchangeRate
    {
        // ...
    }
}

When you pass an instance of GetExchangeRate to Bus::handle() it will eventually call GetExchangeRateHandler::handle() and return the value. But Bus::handle() has an unknown return type, which we would call "mixed". Now, you know that the return type is going to be ExchangeRate, but a compiler wouldn't know. Nor does your IDE.

// What type of value is `$result`?
$result = $bus->handle(new GetExchangeRate(/* ... */));

This situation reminds me of the problem of a service locator (or container, used as locator) that offers a generic method for retrieving services:

interface Container
{
    public function get(string $id): object;
}

You don't know what you're going to get until you get it. Still, you rely on it to return the thing you were expecting to get.

Implicit dependencies

This brings me to the next objection: if you know which service is going to answer your query, and what type the answer is going to be, why would you depend on another service?

If I see a service that needs an exchange rate, I would expect this service to have a dependency called ExchangeRateRepository, or ExchangeRateProvider, or anything else, but not a QueryBus, or even a Bus. I like to see what the actual dependencies of a service are.

final class CreateInvoice
{
    // What does this service need a `Bus` for?!

    public function __construct(Bus $bus)
    {
        // ...
    }
}

In fact, this argument is also valid for the command bus itself; we may not even need it, since there is one command handler for a given command. Why not call the handler directly? For the automatic database transaction wrapping the handler? I actually prefer dealing with the transaction in the repository implementation only. Automatic event dispatching? I do that manually in my application service.

Really, the main thing that I hope the command bus brought us, is a tendency to model use cases as application services, which are independent of an application's infrastructure. And I introduced the void return type for command handlers to prevent write model entities from ending up in the views. However, I've become much less dogmatic over the years: I happily return IDs of new entities from my application services these days.

No need for middleware

Actually, the idea of the command bus having middleware that could do things before or after executing the command handler, was pretty neat. Dealing with database transactions, dispatching events, logging, security checks, etc. However, middlewares also tend to hide important facts from the casual reader. One type of middleware is quite powerful nonetheless: one that serializes an incoming message and adds it to a queue for asynchronous processing. This works particularly well with commands, because they don't return anything anyway.

I'm not sure if any of these middleware solutions will be interesting for a query bus though. Queries shouldn't need to run within a database transaction. They won't dispatch events, they won't nee

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Nutrition Tips For You: What is Garcinia Cambogia? Is It Good for Weight Loss?

The biggest question surrounding people trying to lose weight is which supplement to use and how effective will it be. Among several supplements available in the market, Garcinia Cambogia is one of the products that has been widely talked about in the recent years.

What is Garcinia Cambogia?

Garcinia Cambogia, commonly known as brindleberry, Malabar tamarind and kudam puli (pot tamarind) is a popular weight-loss supplement. It contains an ingredient called hydroxycitric acid (HCA), and the supplement is used widely to aid weight loss.

The HCA in garcinia has been found to boost the fat-burning potential of the body in an individual. There are various extracts of HCA available in powdered or pill form and can be purchased online or in health stores.

Studies claim overall effect of garcinia/ HCA on fat reduction, as being demonstrated in a review of Journal of Obesity and study posted in Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition.

Blow are the key benefits of garcinia cambogia:

• Suppress unhealthy appetite: Using garcinia or HCA can help a person feel full throughout the day- achieving satiety early. Some people who have used the supplement claim that it helps them feel full and supports their weight loss process.
• Improve the digestive system: Garcinia improves digestion and gastritis health. Besides churning pounds of unhealthy body food, Garcinia Cambogia works amazingly to increase the BMR- basal metabolic rate, thus making your body hormone to work better. Many doctors believe that with garcinia (70% HCA), everybody can improve their metabolism with weight loss.
•  Athletic performance: Using garcinia or HCA tends to increase endurance levels during exercise and athletes don’t feel exhausted quickly.
• Lower cholesterol: Older studies have supported the fact that garcinia may be useful for lowering cholesterol.
• Lower the blood sugar: Similarly, garcinia may be able to lower blood sugar levels in some people. Doctors do not recommend it to people suffering from diabetes as it can cause their blood sugar to drop to dangerously low levels.

Side Effects

Before choosing to take garcinia cambogia review the potential side effects:

•           headache

•           nausea

•           skin rash

•           common cold symptoms

•           digestive upset

•           lower blood sugar

It is not advisable to use garcinia for more than 2-3 months and you should consult a dietician. Garcinia or HCA may interact with certain drugs such as those prescribed for diabetes. Or for medication for liver and kidney disease. Garcinia is also not safe for pregnant or breastfeeding women.

(QA Courtesy Bipasha Das, a certified health coach and nutritionist. She runs a diet and wellness clinic ‘Sugati’. She has been awarded Most Recommended Nutritionist of the Year 2018-19 by Brands Impact. She has worked with top hospitals, and is a life member of the Indian Dietetic Association and on the panels of renowned corporate houses like Ericsson, GE Power. Bipasha is working with Municipal Corporation of Delhi – Public Health Department( South Zone) as a consultant, and creating awareness programmes on Women and Children Health, Health for Public Health Workers, Office Sedentary Workers etc.

*Answers are based on general queries. Please contact a professional for any personal treatment.)

How to Determine Which Skills You Should Learn

When you take a look around at various web design publications, you often see headlines touting the next big thing. It might be a tool, a programming language or a framework. One can compare the experience to walking along the Las Vegas strip, complete with neon signs tempting us with all that we are missing out on. “Come inside”, they insist, “and you’ll be at the forefront of the industry!”

The whole thing can lead a designer to feel left out, or worse, left behind. This is a natural reaction, as all of us want to believe that we know what we’re doing and can deliver top-notch results for our clients. Seeing all of these headlines can paint a picture of an imaginary person in our heads – one who has in-depth knowledge of everything.

But the reality is that the super-developer we see in our minds doesn’t exist. Even the most dedicated and brilliant web professionals don’t know it all. And, even if they did, when would they possibly find the time to implement this vast knowledge? So, let’s erase that image from our memories.

To that end, let’s also ignore the lure of buzzwords when it comes to the skills we need to learn. Instead, we’ll need to take a good hard look in the mirror. It’s there that we’ll find the right path to take.

Discover Your Pain Points

The first step in figuring out where to spend your limited educational resources (time and/or money) is through some self-discovery. The good news is that it won’t require any sort of deep analysis from you or a professional.

To start, take a few minutes to think about some projects you’ve worked on recently. How did they turn out? Did you find yourself struggling with any particular aspect? Were there any features you would like to have added, but couldn’t?

If you look at a number of past experiences, you may notice a pattern. Perhaps you really struggled with writing some custom JavaScript or in getting your CSS layout just right. If you see these things happening repeatedly over time, that’s a pain point – and something you can ease through learning.

By taking steps to improve these skills, you’re making an investment in your own efficiency. If, by mastering CSS layout techniques, you can get things done more quickly and produce better results, it’s wholly worth doing.

The thing is, we all have these pain points in our workflow. It’s just a matter of identifying them and taking action to improve.

Think About Complimentary Skills

As great as many of the latest buzzworthy technologies are, they’re not always the best fit for what we do. For instance, React is quite a powerful JavaScript framework. But if your typical projects don’t require the sorts of features it brings to the table, is learning it really the wisest use of your time?

The exception to this would be if you’re interested in changing your niche or in adding JavaScript interfaces to what you offer clients. In this case, you’re leveling up your skills in order to tap into a new part of the market. It takes commitment, but can be worth the effort if you truly want to take things in this new direction.

The point is to take stock of the skills you use every day. From there, think about which new skills you can add to the mix. In many cases, you’ll want to look at ones that can act as a natural extension of what you already do. There are times when you may want to stray from this path, but overall it makes sense to continue to build upon an established foundation.

Sticking with React as our example, let’s say that you already work extensively with jQuery. It’s a tried-and-true framework and continues to serve you well.

But as you see React being integrated into the likes of WordPress, you see an opportunity to do even more. This new skill would allow you to extend your reach into a growing segment. And since you already know JavaScript, the learning curve may not be quite as steep as it would be for a novice in this area.

When you consider all of these factors, it would seem like a perfect and logical fit. And if learning a new skill makes this much sense, you know you’re on to something good.

It’s About Bettering Yourself and Your Career

There’s a lot of noise out there – often stepping over the boundary into pure overload. But just because something is being hyped and superlatives are being thrown about doesn’t mean it’s a must-learn skill.

As difficult as it can be, it’s important to look past all the flashy headlines and think about substance. Determine which skills out there will make a positive difference in both your career and even your life. Does it make your job easier? Will it help you make more money? Will you be able to better serve your clients?

When looking to upgrade your skill level, these are the things that really matter. By placing the focus on this form of self-improvement, you’ll put yourself on a path to continued success.

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Garcinia Cambogia Extract Market Growing Production and Demand, Global Outlook 2025

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