PHP UK Conference 2012 - Building... apps with Phing, by Michiel Rook

This talk explores the process of building and deploying applications using Phing, highlighting how its extensive set of tasks, easy extension points, and straightforward XML build files can streamline these processes and improve quality. The speaker, Michiel Rook, introduces attendees to Phing's functionalities, demonstrating practical applications such as file transformation, database migration, packaging, and application deployment through hands-on examples. With over ten years of PHP experience and his role as the lead developer of the Phing project, Michiel provides valuable insights into tailoring this tool to meet specific project needs.