There’s a big difference between getting a PHP project working and building one that you’ll still be happy to work on six months later. When you start from scratch, it’s quite easy to open your editor, create a few PHP files and get going. That works for a small test project. For a real business application, though, it can cause headaches surprisingly quickly. Features get added. The database grows. Someone asks for an API integration that wasn’t part of the original plan. Before long, a small project isn’t quite so small anymore. That’s why it pays to get the basics right from the start. First, work out what you're building Don't start with PHP. Start with the actual problem. Say a client asks for a booking system. You could start building a calendar and a booking form straight away, but there are probably quite a few things you don't know yet. Can customers change their booking? Do they pay when they book? Can staff block dates? Does the customer receive an email or text?...
AWS, Azure or Google Cloud? There’s no single right answer. It depends on how your business works, what you already use and what you’ll need as you grow. A good Cloud Strategy should also make sense for your budget, security and UK data requirements. This guide takes a practical look at all three options to help you decide what fits best. Read More: Cloud Strategy