null coalescing — 3 Technical Articles

Jan 20, 2026 · Backend Development

9 Hidden PHP Pitfalls Even Senior Developers Overlook

This article compiles the most common yet subtle PHP mistakes—from type‑comparison quirks and null‑coalescing traps to reference side‑effects, timezone mishandling, JSON encoding issues, and floating‑point precision—offering concrete code examples, safe‑guarding techniques, and a practical checklist to help seasoned developers avoid costly bugs.

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9 Hidden PHP Pitfalls Even Senior Developers Overlook

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Dec 24, 2025 · Backend Development

When to Use PHP’s Ternary (?:) vs. Null Coalescing (??) Operators

This guide explains the differences between PHP’s ternary (?:) and null‑coalescing (??) operators, showing how each handles truthy values, nulls, and undefined variables with practical code examples and common pitfalls.

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When to Use PHP’s Ternary (?:) vs. Null Coalescing (??) Operators

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Nov 27, 2025 · Backend Development

When to Use PHP’s ?: vs ?? Operators: A Complete Guide

This article explains the differences between PHP’s ternary (?:) and null‑coalescing (??) operators, shows their syntax, key behaviors, practical examples, comparison table, chaining usage, and guidance on choosing the right operator for robust backend code.

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When to Use PHP’s ?: vs ?? Operators: A Complete Guide