My most up to date PHP development stack

A few people have asked me about which development tools, libraries, and technologies I am using. I want to create this blog to help current and new PHP developers get up to speed and hopefully not spend as much time as I had trying out different tools (or worst wrong tools) :-)

Computer:

In 2015 I ditched my Mac Pro for a Macbook Pro and good thunderbolt dock that can drive my 4K monitor. I did this so that I can be mobile and most importantly so that I do not sit on my a** all day.

Yes, sorry I do not recommend Windows, for web development (PHP, Python, Ruby, etc... ) Macs are much better choice.

Text Editor:

Sublime Text 3

Server OS:

Ubuntu LTS versions, currently 14.04

Web Server:

Nginx + FPM

Database Server:

MongoDB + ElasticSearch

I have developed my own DB framework which utilizes Redis > MongoDB > ElasticSearch all together in harmony.

PHP Framework:

Laravel + Composer

I used to be a code igniter fan, however Laravel is king today.

(Node JS sometime)

Javascript:

jQuery + Angular

HTML:

Bootstrap 3.x

I waited too long to jumped to Laravel.

In 2015, I have been blessed with TONS of work, so much work that I have not had a chance to re-factor my base codes to Laravel.  I wish I would have switch since version 4.  Anyways... make sure you checkout Laravel, it is almost as good as the next 'daily bread' for PHP.

I hope this article help someone new or even PHP veterans to compare with tools they are using.