# Atlanta PHP 11/08 Meeting


By Ben Ramsey

Published on November 4, 2008


I usually don't announce Atlanta PHP meetings from my blog, but given the short notice, I figured that greater exposure would be best, so here we go...

**When:** Thursday, November 6, 2008, 7pm–9pm \
**Where:** [Consulate General of Canada](http://web.archive.org/web/20080517094230/http://www.atlantaphp.org/directions-canadian-consulate/)

## November Topic: Got a problem? We've got answers!

Got a bug that's been nagging you for hours? How about a feature that you just can't seem to implement? This month at Atlanta PHP, we're diverging from our usual presentation format and opening the floor for a "round table" discussion about development problems you are facing.

So, feel free to bring your coding problems to us, and as a group, we'll come up with the solutions. Bring your laptop or a thumb drive containing snippets/samples of your code or application, so we can look at it as a group. This is sure to be a learning experience for us all.

Our meeting takes place at the Consulate General of Canada at 100 Colony Square in Midtown Atlanta (at the corner of Peachtree and 14th Streets). [Click here for directions.](http://web.archive.org/web/20080517094230/http://www.atlantaphp.org/directions-canadian-consulate/) _You will need to see the concierge in order to gain access to the 17th floor._


## PHP Basics at the Atlanta Web Design Group Meetup on November 11

On November 11 at 7:00pm, Matthew Turland will speak to the Atlanta Web Design Group about PHP, covering basics of the language and best practices from a designer's perspective. This will include basic output, variables, conditional branches, loops, output modularization using includes, coding style, and escaping output for security purposes.

Matthew is the Lead Programmer for a Web application service provider, is Zend PHP Certified, and works with PHP and MySQL on a daily basis. He's also a member of the PHP Community organization and serves as an organizer for the Acadiana Open Source Group. You can also read his blog at [matthewturland.com](http://matthewturland.com/).

There will be a 30-40 minute presentation followed by Q&A and discussion.

You must [RSVP at Meetup.com](http://www.meetup.com/atlantawebdesign/calendar/8933355/) for this meeting.


## php\|works and PyWorks in Atlanta November 12-14!

[Atlanta PHP invites you to join us at php\|works and PyWorks](http://atlantaphp.org/join-us-at-phpworks-and-pyworks-2008/) in Atlanta, GA November 12 through 14!

**Atlanta PHP user group members receive $100 off the price of registration!**

The publishers of [_php\|architect_](http://www.phparch.com/) and [_Python Magazine_](http://web.archive.org/web/20081110234037/http://pymag.phparch.com/), are proud to invite you to [php\|works](http://web.archive.org/web/20081017084017/http://phpworks.mtacon.com/) and [PyWorks](http://web.archive.org/web/20081013070412/http://pyworks.mtacon.com/), two great conferences that will take place in Atlanta, GA, USA, between November 12 and November 14.

With over 65 talks in 5 tracks, 10 tutorials and great networking events and parties, php\|works and PyWorks represent a unique opportunity to not only hone your technical skills, but also meet and interact with members of a vibrant community of developers from all walks of life. And remember---your attendance fee covers access to both conferences!