The PHP User Group of the State of Santa Catarina (PHPSC) is a public entity founded by professionals in the IT area in 2007, which has among its participants: entrepreneurs, teachers, professional developers , students, and technology enthusiasts. Its purpose is to promote the use of PHP technology in throughout the state of Santa Catarina. In addition to fostering discussions about best practices in software development, testing and quality in the development of systems. Other specific action objectives of the group include: - Promoting agile development methodologies, as well as encourage the use of design patterns focused on software quality; - Conduct regional events in the state seeking to exchange experience between professionals; - Facilitate the search for professionals by companies that require hand labor; - Disseminate existing job vacancies in the state; - Work with other groups in Brazil to assist in the adoption of PHP based - Technology for the development of systems; - Work with the PHP.net in correcting problems and suggestions for improvements language; - Assist public and private entities seeking to use free software and get in touch with PHP; - Find business opportunities among its participants.