Antonis Pavlakis

These are the two articles I always reference when introducing "final by default" to PHP developers. ocramius.github.io/blog/when-to-d… by @Ocramius and matthiasnoback.nl/2018/09/final-… by @matthiasnoback

I am getting towards the end of a contract at the moment, and looking for my next one. If anyone needs a senior engineering, with a strong backend focus, feel free to reach out to my DMs (they're open)

Behat now includes a new formatter that outputs test results as JSON—the lingua franca of modern tooling. This powers the new Behat MCP server, enabling AI tools to run Behat tests: github.com/Behat/mcp-serv…

PHPStan Pro just gained filtering errors by identifier!

Big news! 📚 Three years ago, I began writing a book on upgrades—transforming tough changes into lasting success. Life got busy with GPTs, new frameworks, and legacy projects, but those challenges shaped a proven approach. In May 2025, I restarted writing, aiming to publish by late 2025! 🎉 If you're a developer, CTO, or business owner eager to master upgrades, fast-change hacks, or future-proof projects, join the early access list on Leanpub: leanpub.com/upgrade-every-… RT to spread the word! 🙌

From next month, I have availability for a new project. If you need API consulting/development, I have the expertise and track record to deliver practical, efficient, and reliable solutions. Contact me if I can help your team and project.

@DaveLiddament Congratulations 🎉

🎉 Celebrating 9 incredible years at Lamp Bristol! Over that time Lamp has been a dedicated team of 2-3 developers who have built high quality software. This year alone, 3 of our clients will generate over £4m in revenue and we are delighted to be a fundamental part of that!

Friday was my last day in my previous role, and while I'm having some very productive conversations already, I would be open to more introductions and chats about Developer/API experience, tools, open source, and other engineering-focused roles. DMs are open, RTs are appreciated

My team and I have availability. Drop me a line at me@afilina.com if you: - Need a PHP or framework upgrade. - Are struggling with old spaghetti code. - Not sure how to introduce automated tests. - Would like to pick my brain or pair program for an hour. Thanks for retweeting.

Great to be at a @PHPMinds online meetup again with @SecondeJ doing a talk.

Don't forget that tonight we have @SecondeJ at @PHPMinds .

been away for a while, but we are looking to be back on the 24th this month with @SecondeJ details very soon

I've not been personally using @PhpSpec very much lately - I'd really love more maintainers to join the team and eventually take a back seat

I personally will probably _not_ have the bandwidth to go through all the PHP 8.2 changes for @PhpSpec and Prophecy to see what's broken (If you want to make it happen see next post)

Can't wait to hear from @pfwd this Thursday at @PHPMinds Yes this Thursday!! Sign up now to attend online 😃

Looking forward to hearing about how @pfwd uses PHPCS at @PHPMinds online (zoom) 11th Aug see phpminds.org to sign up

Nice! Using ARG to set variables in the Dockerfile. TIL. Thanks @settermjd @PHPMinds

Docker time with @settermjd @PHPMinds

tomorrow 18:30 BST via zoom see phpminds.org to sign up link will be sent just before the event … looking forward to getting lots of knowledge bombs from @settermjd

Don't forget that this Thursday @settermjd will be hosting at @PHPMinds