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Understanding PHP’s strict_types, Type Checking, and Float Coercion

Understanding PHP’s strict_types, Type Checking, and Float Coercion

When working with PHP, especially in modern versions like 8.2.x through 8.4.x, many developers stumble upon unexpected behaviors around type-checking. This is especially true when dealing with strict_types, is_float, and type coercion. Let’s dive deep into this with an example, breaking down what’

PHP's "Strict" Types That Aren’t So Strict: The Curious Case of Int-to-Float Coercion

PHP's "Strict" Types That Aren’t So Strict: The Curious Case of Int-to-Float Coercion

When PHP 7 introduced strict types, many developers breathed a sigh of relief. Finally, a way to enforce strict type checking in function arguments and return types! But if you’ve ever played around with strict_types=1, you may have noticed something peculiar: passing an integer to a function

Keep Docker Clean: Automating Image Pruning Without Confirmation

Keep Docker Clean: Automating Image Pruning Without Confirmation

Managing Docker images efficiently is crucial, especially if you work on multiple projects or run long-lived servers. Over time, unused images accumulate, consuming significant disk space and cluttering your environment. Fortunately, Docker provides a handy command to clear these unnecessary images: docker image prune -a --filter "until=72h"

Why Git Feels Like Magic and Madness: A Human Take on Moving Pointers

Why Git Feels Like Magic and Madness: A Human Take on Moving Pointers

When you first encounter Git, it seems like this weird, overly complex beast that makes even simple tasks feel like pulling teeth. People often say "I don't get it," or "Why is this so hard?" But if you step back and squint a little,

Opt-In, Not Opt-Out: The Principle of Respect in Subscription Models

Opt-In, Not Opt-Out: The Principle of Respect in Subscription Models

In a world where digital subscriptions have become the norm, the balance of control between the provider and the customer has never been more critical. As a paying customer, it’s reasonable to expect clarity, respect, and autonomy over what you’re subscribing to. Yet, many platforms and services continue

The Silent Invaders: How OSS Packages Bring Risk Into Your Codebase

The Silent Invaders: How OSS Packages Bring Risk Into Your Codebase

When we think about software vulnerabilities, our minds often jump to flaws in our own code—bugs, logic errors, or poor security practices. But in reality, the majority of security vulnerabilities in modern software projects don’t come from your code. They come from the vast web of open-source packages

CSS Gets Smarter: The New if() Function and reading-flow Property in Chrome 137

CSS Gets Smarter: The New if() Function and reading-flow Property in Chrome 137

Today marks a major milestone for CSS developers. With the release of Chrome 137, the CSS if() function and reading-flow property are now available in production. These two features—seemingly simple—hold the potential to transform the way we write CSS, making it smarter, cleaner, and more adaptable. Let’s