PHP Architect · Vol 19, Issue 8 · August 2020

Education Station: Effective Data Typing

by Chris Tankersley

In our documentation at work, there are a few places where we list things as strings but look suspiciously like Boolean values. This realization sparked a discussion at work around data types, but not the one most developers tend to have. This discussion was not about strict versus dynamic typing, but more about what kind of data should something be.

The full article is in PHP Architect Vol 19, Issue 8. Subscribe to read it and every new issue.

About the author

Chris Tankersley

Chris Tankersley is a husband, father, author, speaker, podcast host, and PHP developer. He works for InQuest, a network security company out of Washington, DC, but lives in Northwest Ohio. Chris has worked with many different frameworks and languages throughout his twelve years of programming but spends most of his day working in PHP and Python. He is the author of Docker for Developers and works with companies and developers for integrating containers into their workflows.

@dragonmantank

Our Partners

Collaborating with industry leaders to bring you the best PHP resources and expertise

OurCVEs

Your security posture, on autopilot with OurCVEs

ourcves.com →

PHP Architect Consulting

At PHP Architect Consulting, we're not just developers—we're your strategic technology partners. Our team has been working together since 2012, building a track record of delivering innovative solutions that drive business growth. We've earned the trust of numerous long-term clients who rely on our expertise to power their mission-critical applications.

phparch.com →

Interested in partnering? Get in touch →