Knowing how to compile PHP will open one of the few doors necessary for contributing to the PHP language. Once you get familiar with this it will be much easier for you to contribute in many ways such as running tests and uploading reports, writing new tests by yourself and bug reporting/fixing.
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Notes on software quality
Anthony Hobday shares a thoughtful framework for thinking about software quality, from reliability and speed to clarity, efficiency, and beauty. I liked his argument that quality depends on both individual care and organisational appetite. Read Read more…