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EPISODE · Apr 1, 2026 · 29 MIN

Mark Shust on Building a Modern PHP Framework

from Talk Commerce · host Brent W. Peterson

Mark Shust discusses the development of Marko.build, a modern PHP framework inspired by Magento, aiming to simplify complex e-commerce development. The conversation covers the limitations of Magento, the vision behind Marko, and its potential to revolutionize e-commerce development with modularity, AI integration, and flexibility. Key topics The limitations of Magento 2 and the need for a modern framework The vision and features of Marko.build, a new PHP framework inspired by Magento The role of modularity, dependency injection, and AI in future e-commerce development Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Mark Shust and M Academy 02:40 The Vision Behind M Academy 05:24 Introducing Marko.build: A New Framework 07:42 The Modular Approach of Marko 10:48 Building with Marko: Flexibility and Integration 13:26 Marko Talk: A Real-Time Messaging App 16:05 The Future of PHP and Marko 18:41 Feedback and Community Engagement 21:32 Open Source vs. SaaS: A Philosophical Divide 24:10 The Current State of Magento 2 27:03 Global Perspectives on Magento Adoption 29:32 Getting Started with Marko resources Marko Framework - https://marko.build Marko GitHub Repository - https://github.com/marko-framework Mark Shust's M Academy - https://m.academy Guest links Website - https://marko.build GitHub - https://github.com/marko-framework M Academy - https://m.academy

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