That really depends on whether you are using raw PHP or a CMS, CMF, or application framework. If it's any of the latter you should check with the development te

That really depends on whether you are using raw PHP or a CMS, CMF, or application framework. If it's any of the latter you should check with the development team. In many cases there are some great tools already provided for you by the frameworks, or there are helpful conventions that make things more efficient. If it's raw PHP I wouldn't want to compete with a lot of great SO results out there, but you also have to take into account circumstantial matters, like whether the given approach is appropriate to the needed output or input you are dealing with. For this reason I'd recommend arranging for some kind of code review even if you ask online strangers for input.