Contributing to Pear

“Contributing to PEAR: An Insider’s Look At The Process Behind The Packages” (Cover Story)
International PHP Magazine, February 2005

Have ever considered writing a package for PEAR or are just curious about how the whole process works? This article takes you behind the scenes with my own process of contributing my first PEAR package—offering tips, advice and insight that can only be gained from direct experience. The process was fascinating, and it is my sincere hope that anyone interested in contributing a Pear package will find invaluable insider information in this article.