https://phpc.tv/videos/watch/86bf97ff-cd0a-425a-8d60-e2a51441cc5a "Should I roll my own implementation or require a package?" "Should I use a framework?" The answer is usually the classic senior developer response: It Depends. We caught up with Gary Hockin to preview his upcoming Keynote at PHP UK Conference 2026. We discuss the "risk sliders" developers adjust every day, why running laravel new shouldn't always be the default action (even if it is 99% of the time), and the ethical dilemmas we face—like the balance between personal morals and the love of money. We also discuss the value of the "Hallway Track," where many Open Source ideas are born, and why you should never be nervous about approaching a speaker after their talk. 00:00 Intro 00:10 "It Depends" Talk Overview 02:03 Controversial Topics & Soft Skills 03:45 What is PHP UK Like? 04:49 The Hallway Track 06:09 Approaching Speakers 07:38 About Roave 🎟️ See Gary live at PHP UK 2026! 📅 February 20th | London, 1 America Square 👉 Tickets Available Now: https://www.phpconference.co.uk/tickets Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:08:43 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://phpc.tv https://phpc.tv/lazy-static/avatars/a00c380b-7291-4db3-b239-61999888fbca.png https://phpc.tv/videos/watch/86bf97ff-cd0a-425a-8d60-e2a51441cc5a All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://phpc.tv/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.