Skills And Abilities To Look For In A Php Developer

By Author: Jonathan Paul
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There are many programming languages available today, with each having its own set of benefits and features. But, no matter what, PHP has always been in the limelight when it comes to choosing a language for web development. With all it comes with, PHP is the most loved and widely-used general-purpose and open-source scripting language best suited for website development. It can even be embedded with HTML. The simplicity of the language together with the impressive features make it an appreciated choice for the developers. 
 
According to research, it has been found that nearly 79 percent of the top-ranked websites are built with PHP including Facebook, Pinterest, Wikipedia, Tumblr, and many more. 
 
Today, there are millions of PHP developers around the world to build programs, web apps, and websites using this dynamic server-side scripting language known as PHP. And sometimes these developers are also given more generic titles like web developers and software developers. No matter what, you cannot just go with a fresher developer when you want something outstanding for the web and ...
... for your business. You need to look for a few skills and abilities when you are searching for the best web, software, or PHP developer. 
 
Here’s what you need to look out for in the programmer. 
 
Abilities to look for in a PHP programmer:
PHP programmers tackle a pool of tasks when they are given any web project. These include many and are not just limited to one are these include:

Creating, testing, and deploying unique, feature-packed, and innovative websites or web apps in an efficient and timely manner, while working concurrently with the other programmers or member of the team to meet the business requirements on time without hampering the quality of the codes, or work. 

Identifying and fixing all compatibility issues including HTML, CSS, and programming, often between different browsers and platforms. 

Testing websites on different browsers and devices like mobiles, laptops, and tablets and address the issues as per the customer feedback. 

Explore and research different architectural considerations for the website design including the database design, UI, etc. 

Exploring and assessing different alternatives to implement new and competitive features to the website. 

Communicate with the other team members and working with them cooperatively to solve bugs, establish priorities, schedule time, and find the best solutions for the project development. 

Build strategic plans to ensure to keep the website always updated with the modern technologies, recommend performance improvements, create fine style guidelines for the content of the website, and choose the best design tools for the project design. 

Understand the project requirements well and include the right product features, communication protocols, extensions, structure, framework, and trends. 

All these are the most common and essential abilities of a reliable PHP programmer. No matter it is the web project of a startup, an SME, or an enterprise, possessing these abilities is a must when you want the best for your business. 

 
However, apart from these abilities, the programmers should possess and have expertise over a few skills. For every expert developer, it is essential to meet the requirements of the business and expectations of the client. And here are the robust set of skills that can prove their talents and expertise over the language. 
 
The list of skills include:

Knowledge of PHP language right from the basic or fundamentals to the advanced level
A full-stack developer should know everything about CSS, HTML, and JavaScript
Familiarity with MySQL, JQuery, and Ajax
Expertise over working with APIs, MVC structure, and Unix/Linux
Knowledge and experience of working with different PHP-based frameworks like Laravel, CakePHP, etc. 
Knowledge of PHP unit testing
Familiarity with different design tools like Photoshop
Excellent communication skills
Problem-solving skills

 
Though the last two skills come under the category of soft-skills both are equally important as the other technical skills listed here. Look for all these while searching for the right PHP resource to get your project done flawlessly. 
 
Jonathan Paul is an expert PHP developer associated with a leading software development company in Australia, PHPProgrammers. The author has written this article to help you find the right developer for your next PHP development project.

Jonathan Paul is a techie, knowledgeable and highly skilled Magento Developer of Australia working with PHPProgrammers who like to share his industrial knowledge and insights with the readers.