@scott.keck-warren.comPHP 8.6 deprecates is_integer(), is_long(), is_double(), and doubleval(). I grepped my app and found about 150 of them, which was a fun surprise. What's your count?
https://www.phparch.com/2026/09/stop-writing-php-like-this-8-6-fixes-it/
@mannypalachuk.bsky.socialTechnical debt won't clear itself during normal workflow. You need dedicated hunt time. Swarming Sprint or Pinpoint Sprint — which one does your shop need right now? Drop it below.
@mannypalachuk.bsky.socialMost service desks aren't working the wrong tickets — they're working them in the wrong order. The fix: highest priority first, oldest to newest. Which one does your team run? Drop 1, 2, or 3 below.
@mannypalachuk.bsky.socialGuess before you look — how old do you THINK your oldest open ticket is? Write it down, then go check your PSA. Comment both numbers, your guess and the real one. I want to see how far off people usually are.
@mannypalachuk.bsky.socialThere are three types of tickets hiding in every service queue — most owners have only noticed one. Age Rogue, Time Rogue, or Super Rogue: which one is living in your system right now? Tell me below.