Warden vs DDEV – comparison 2026: architecture, performance, Magento 2
Warden and DDEV are the two most popular local development environment tools for Magento 2. DDEV focuses on simplicity and fast start – it works out of the box after installation. Warden gives full control over network configuration and certificates, but requires more knowledge of Docker Compose. In 2026 both are mature products. I show where each one shines and when to choose which.
- Published in Środowiska
Magento 2 vs Shopware vs PrestaShop: when to choose which
Choosing an e-commerce platform is a decision for several years and several hundred thousand zlotys. Magento 2, Shopware 6 and PrestaShop are three different philosophies – and three different use cases. None is “best” in the abstract. The question is: which is best for your specific project.
- Published in E-commerce
PHP Enums advanced – backed enums, methods, interfaces, Magento 2
Enums arrived in PHP 8.1 and are much more than a typed list of constants. Backed enums with string or int values, methods on enums, interface implementation, cases as function arguments – these are tools that eliminate an entire class of errors related to magic strings and unvalidated values. I show all the capabilities with practical examples from Magento 2.
- Published in PHP
Migrating from Magento 1: why delay is a growing risk
Magento 1 reached End of Life in June 2020. That is over five years without official security patches. Despite this, some stores still run on this platform – often because it “somehow works” and migration seems costly and risky. Both arguments are true. But the risk of staying on M1 grows every month.
- Published in E-commerce