ddg.gg still works for me on Virgin Media.
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I've used other languages, I've done C# development, I've done Python development... but I currently do PHP development, and you know what? It's fine.
As long as you follow good practices and use things in a way that doesn't make your life unpleasant, then all is well and you can get on with your day.
I'm a freelance PHP developer based in Macclesfield, Cheshire. I have experience as a lead developer, system architect and development manager.
Projects include:
- Search data collection system in PHP / MySQL (150+ servers, 10TB data)
- Sites / API / CMS for Real Radio and Smooth Radio (50M PV/month).
- Small business CMS (in development currently) w/ flexible layout system, eCommerce and so on.
Available to work on site within a 15 mile radius of Macclesfield, in Stockport or Manchester city centre.
Email: dan@block8.co.uk
The best tip I can give you is to expect some relatively basic CompSci questions, but ones that might catch you off guard if you're not from a CompSci background. Examples being things like finding a value in an ordered list when you don't have direct access to the data set (just a method call to get one item by its index), and don't know how big it is.
Try not to go for the easiest answer (like incrementally pulling every item in the dataset until you get the one you want) first, try to solve the problem the "right way" - even if it takes a bit longer.
Other than that, relax - Interviews are for both the employer and the candidate, it's not an interrogation.
Good luck! :D