Talk in English - US at Longhorn PHP 2026
Track Name:
Hill Country D
View Slides: http://lincolnwebs.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/PHP_Longhorn_2026.pdf
Short URL: https://joind.in/talk/a7170
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Where do you start when onboarding to a decade-old PHP application? "It depends!" This talk crosses "how to think like a Staff Engineer" with a specific scenario: You're new on a "legacy" PHP application looking to make a big impact. What factors should you consider, what questions should you be asking, and where should you focus first to ramp up faster? You won't find the most important answers you need anywhere in the code. Attendees will learn how to discover and prioritize business value, herd coworkers toward consensus, and generate real impact.
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Speaker is engaging and energetic. Slides are easy to read and fun. There was much food for thought.
Great talk!
Great talk about being a Staff Engineer, and how that impacts what Engineers can do to work best with their team and have success.
I started without knowing what a Staff Engineer and left the same way. At the same time I learned a lot. This has uncovered a lot of missing information.
Lincoln has a very relaxed, yet professional presentation style that's grounded in his experiences in both engineering and tech leadership. This talk was full of great advice and a lot of high-level ideas about how teams operate and the role a staff engineer is meant to play (hint: it's not just super-senior!)
Another book recommendation: "The Staff Engineer's Path" by Tanya Reilly
Awesome talk with some great advice and considerations for successfully onboarding and ramping up in your next role
Very helpful, I built a checklist that I'm sure will come in handy for the next time I'm transitioning roles. I also appreciated all the book recommendations.