So you need a new developer in your team… Fed up of unworthy candidates turning up to the interviews? Tired of not knowing which other stones to turn? Finding your ideal player might sometimes feel like an impossible task, but here are some tips that will bring your search to a happier end.

Twitter is a powerful medium, and following the right kind of people for your interests is crucial.

Over at PHPWomen they are trying to improve diversity in open source projects. They have launched a new initiative to encourage (Open Source) projects that embrace diversity, and provide a welcoming and friendly atmosphere for contributors.

Fourteen years ago, Rasmus Lerdorf released the first version of PHP. It’s been a long journey from there to where PHP Is today—with many bumps along the road, a few flat tires and some great scenery. The question on our mind, however, is this: how is the PHP community growing up and evolving?