The PHP open-source ebook
Tags: php, books, opensource, hacktoberfest
Published: 2023-10-27 16:53:17

**Some Drops of PHP** is an open-source book dedicated to uncovering hidden gems in PHP. Within these pages, you'll find a curated collection of lesser-known yet immensely powerful PHP functions and techniques I've discovered, used, and mastered in my daily PHP endeavors.

As you navigate the world of PHP frameworks and libraries like the amazing Laravel and Symfony, it's easy to underestimate the robust functionalities at the language's core.

Instead of defaulting to framework documentation or scouring [Packagist](https://packagist.org/explore/) for specific packages, this book encourages you to tap into the rich arsenal of PHP's built-in capabilities.

Throughout this eBook, I'll guide you through practical examples, shedding light on the behavior of these functions. You can explore these code snippets in the `examples` directory of [the GitHub repository](https://github.com/roberto-butti/some-drops-of-php).

Dive into the world of PHP with me, and let's uncover the hidden treasures that can elevate your PHP coding to new heights.

You can start reading the work-in-progress book here: [https://drops-of-php.hi-folks.dev/](https://drops-of-php.hi-folks.dev/).

## Structure of the book

**Some Drops of PHP** is organized to provide comprehensive coverage of essential PHP functions across various domains. The book is divided into dedicated sections for managing variables, objects, strings, arrays, system functions, filesystem operations, and more. Each section offers clear explanations, practical examples, and insightful tips to empower you in harnessing the full potential of PHP.

## This is for you amazing contributors! 👋

We are excited to invite you to join our [repository](https://github.com/roberto-butti/some-drops-of-php) and contribute to the open-source book project. We welcome contributors with various skills and interests, so whether you're a **PHP** expert, a grammar enthusiast, a design aficionado, or just someone with a passion for learning and sharing knowledge, there's a place for you in our open-source book project.

## Ways to Contribute

Here are some of the ways you can get involved:

- **PHP Wizards**: Write pages for PHP functions, share your expertise, and help fellow developers understand some nice PHP functions.

- **Reviewers and Editors**: Help ensure the quality and accuracy of the content by reviewing and editing pages.

- **Grammar Enthusiasts**: Review and improve our documentation's English grammar and readability.

- **Idea Contributors**: Suggest PHP functions that should be covered in the documentation. Your insights are valuable!

- **Design Gurus**: Propose design changes that can enhance the overall user experience of our book.


> The GitHub repository is: https://github.com/roberto-butti/some-drops-of-php


## How to Get Started

1. Fork the [repository](https://github.com/roberto-butti/some-drops-of-php) to your GitHub account.
2. Create a new branch for your contributions.
3. Make your changes and commit them.
4. Open a pull request to merge your changes into the original repository's `main` branch.

For more detailed instructions, please check our [Contribution Guidelines](https://github.com/roberto-butti/some-drops-of-php/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md).

## Join the Conversation

Do you have questions or would like to discuss your contributions? Join us on the [repository issue section](https://github.com/roberto-butti/some-drops-of-php/issues), where you can create issues but also create suggestions and feature requests.

## Say Thank You!

We deeply appreciate your willingness to contribute to the open-source book "Some Drops of PHP". Your efforts significantly impact the PHP community, and we're grateful for your support.

> The book is available in HTML format here: https://drops-of-php.hi-folks.dev/

Happy Hacking! 🚀