Discover effective strategies for performance optimization in PHP applications through this insightful conference talk from PHP UK Conference 2018. Learn how to analyze and enhance code efficiency using popular open-source tools like xdebug, xhprof, and ApacheBench. Gain confidence in deploying production-ready code as you explore practical techniques for identifying performance bottlenecks and implementing optimizations. Follow along as the speaker demonstrates the analysis and optimization process using a simple PHP application, providing a solid foundation for improving your own projects.