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Learning By Doing

January 5, 2019 / D.Lo / No Comments

A longtime theme of my blog has been learning, because keeping abreast on evolving technology is a necessity for any technical professional worth their salt. Although the never-ending journey to stay relevant can sometimes be overwhelming, there are so many great resources one can use as a jumping off point to learn – videos, meetups, textbooks, magazines, in-person/online classes, mentoring, etc. But, the key to solidifying your newfound knowledge is to do something with it.

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Code for the Holidays!

November 29, 2016 / D.Lo / No Comments

In technology, you can never write too little code. It’s good to try new things and/or keep old skills sharp. So, as we enter another holiday season, I present to you my gift of code to the world! Read More

In Search of a PHP Mentor

April 16, 2016 / D.Lo / No Comments

I originally wrote this for my profile seeking a mentor on PHPMentoring.org. I thought it summarized really well how I got here and where I hope to go with my career, so I thought it was worth including on the ol’ blog as well.

April 9, 2016 / D.Lo / No Comments

Over the past two weeks I’ve read two fantastic books. They were game changers in terms of my understanding of PHP. “PHP Objects, Patterns, and Practice” by Matt Zandstra and “Modern PHP: New Features and Good Practices” by Josh Lockhart.