Phing is a PHP project build tool that utilizes XML build files to automate repetitive tasks, enhance version control, and improve quality for developers. It offers a rich set of tasks, easy integration with PHP tools, and the ability to extend functionality by embedding PHP code directly in build files. Phing supports various operations such as installation, testing, and deployment, making it valuable for both development and deployment processes.

1. Phing – A PHP Build Tool An Introduction Michiel Rook DPC 2011 - Uncon

2. About me Michiel Rook Freelance PHP/Java consultant

3. Phing project lead

4. http://nl.linkedin.com/in/michieltcs

5. @michieltcs

6. About Phing “PHing Is Not GNU make; it's a PHP project build system or build tool based on Apache Ant.”

7. Originally developed by Binarycloud

8. Ported to PHP5 by Hans Lellelid

9. I joined in 2005

10. Features Scripting using XML build files

11. Mostly cross platform

12. Interface to various popular (PHP) tools

13. Features

14. Installation PEAR installation $ pear channel-discover pear.phing.info $ pear install [--alldeps] phing/phing

15. Optionally install the documentation $ pear install phing/phingdocs

16. Why A Build Tool?

17. Why A Build Tool Repetitive tasks Version control

18. (Unit) Testing

19. Configuring

20. Packaging

21. Uploading

22. DB changes

23. ...

24. Why A Build Tool For developers and deployments

25. Automate! Easier handover to new team members

26. Improves quality

27. Reduces errors

28. Saves time