Hi, I'm Marcel Moll 👋

I am a php enthusiast being interested in clean code, architecture and developer experience.

With over 19 years of hands-on experience, I specialize in PHP and Symfony. I love working with tools that ensure code quality, consistency, and reliability at every stage of development.

Whether building new features or refining existing systems, I care deeply about code that’s not just functional — but also a pleasure to read, maintain, and extend.

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Bookshelf

Jun 30, 2025

3 min read

Building Software Teams: Ten best practices for effective software development

Building Software Teams is a practical guide to improving software quality and team performance through evidence-based practices and measurable goals....

Developer Experience

Jun 26, 2025

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How a Good CI/CD Process Supercharges Developer Experience

In today’s fast-paced software landscape, developer experience (DX) is more than just a buzzword—it’s a strategic advantage....

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Clean Code

Jun 10, 2025

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Clean PHP: Is Static Analysis a Must?

In the ever-evolving landscape of PHP development, maintaining clean, efficient, and secure code is paramount. As applications grow in complexity,...

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PHP

Jun 01, 2025

4 min read

Celebrating 30 Years of PHP: From Personal Pages to Powering the Web

June 2025 marks a monumental milestone in the history of web development: PHP has turned 30. Over the past three decades, what began as a simple collection of personal scripts has evolved into one of the most important and enduring server-side languages on the internet....

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Bookshelf

May 31, 2025

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Effective Debugging: 66 Specific Ways to Debug Software and Systems by Diomidis Spinellis

Effective Debugging: 66 Specific Ways to Debug Software and Systems is a practical guide aimed at enhancing the debugging skills of software developers and IT professionals....

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Developer Experience

May 18, 2025

4 min read

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Writing Code for Readers: The Forgotten Skill in Expert Development

As software systems grow, writing code that communicates clearly becomes essential. Expert developers prioritize readability and empathy, crafting code for humans—not just machines. Clean, thoughtful code enhances collaboration, eases maintenance, and builds trust within teams....