Re: [PHP] the state of the PHP community

Nathan Rixham wrote:

> What other languages and web techs do you currently use other than
> PHP? - if you include html or css please include version, if js then
> preferred libs, and whether client or server side.

C, C++, assembler, xhtml, css2, xslt1, javascript(client), shell-script.

> What's your previous language/tech trail?

REXX, PL/I, Smalltalk.

> Are you considering any new languages or techs, and if so which?

Not really. 

> Is PHP your hobby/interest, primary development language, just
> learning or?

It's just one of many things I need to run my business.

> How many years have you been using PHP regularly?

7-8.

> How many years have you been working with web technologies?

7-8.

> Did you come from a non-web programming background?

Yes.

> Is your primary role web developer or designer?

Nope.

> In your developer life, are you an employer, and employee, contractor,
> freelancer, part of a team of equal standing members?

An employer.

> Do you tend to work on jobs for geo-local clients, clients in the same
> country, or do you work internationally 'on the web'?

I only work for me.

> How do you get your projects? do they come to you, word of mouth, do
> you hunt and bid for projects, code call, visit clients, target
> clients individually you think you can help, or?

See above.

> Do you network with other PHP'ers in real life - meetups etc, do you
> tend to shy away, or do you find you circulate in other web related
> but non PHP focussed communities?

No and no. 

> Are you a member or any other web tech communities, opensource
> efforts, or standardization bodies - again, if so which?

ACM, IEEE, openSUSE.



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