Jake and Michael discuss all the latest Laravel releases, tutorials, and happenings in the community. This episode is sponsored by CodeRabbit - cut code review time and bugs in half with AI-driven, contextual feedback. Show links Arr::from() Method in Laravel 12.14 "In Array Keys" Validation Rule Added in Laravel 12.16 Cast Model Properties to a Ur…

Summary In this engaging conversation, Eric Barnes shares his journey from PHP development to becoming a media figure with Laravel News. The discussion covers the evolution of Laravel News, the shift from written content to video, and the importance of community engagement. Eric also shares his travel plans, excitement for upcoming conferences, and…

In this episode of the Laravel Podcast, Matt Stauffer sits down with Hank Taylor, Laravel’s head of marketing, to unpack what it really looks like to market the ecosystem surrounding a major open-source framework. Hank shares his path into the world of Laravel, his deep roots in marketing (especially in open-source) and how he’s helping shape the f…

Eric and Brent discuss the evolution of PHP, the importance of testing, and the introduction of Tempest, a new PHP framework. They delve into the challenges of code highlighting and the innovations that have emerged in the PHP community, including the exciting developments surrounding Franken-PHP. The discussion also touches on the future of PHP an…

In this episode, the hosts discuss their experiences at the PHP Tech conference, focusing on the excitement and challenges of public speaking, networking with industry leaders, and the emotional journey of presenting for the first time. They also touch on community engagement, a giveaway for a Laracon ticket, and reflections on being featured in an…

In this episode, Matt Stauffer chats with Nuno Maduro, a prominent Software Engineer at Laravel, about his journey from a traditional developer role to becoming a key voice in the Laravel ecosystem. Nuno shares reflections from his early days, how simplicity has become a cornerstone of his coding philosophy, and what he's learned through co-creatin…

In this episode, Steven, Simon, and Shane discuss the potential for offering trials for their product. Shane also shares his personal experiences leading up to his upcoming talk at PHP Tech, emphasizing the need for excitement and support from the community. The conversation shifts to the challenges and considerations of implementing trial options,…

In this conversation, Alfred Nutile shares his insights on the evolution of web development, emphasizing the importance of viewing technology as a product rather than just a tool. He discusses the rise of no-code and low-code solutions, their impact on productivity, and the challenges developers face in multitasking. The conversation also explores …

Jake and Michael discuss all the latest Laravel releases, tutorials, and happenings in the community. This episode is sponsored by CodeRabbit - cut code review time and bugs in half with AI-driven, contextual feedback. Show links Typed Arr Getters Added in Laravel 12.11 Name Queued Closures in Laravel 12.13 All About the Filament v4 Beta Release Ce…

In this episode of the Laravel Podcast, host Matt Stauffer chats with Joe Dixon, Engineering Team Lead at Laravel. Joe shares his journey to Laravel, his experiences working on Vapor and Reverb, and the transition to Laravel Cloud. They explore his shift from writing code to managing teams, the unexpected challenges behind the Cloud build, and the …

In this episode, Simon, Shane, and Steven discuss the recent launch of Native PHP Mobile, celebrating its success and the significant revenue milestone achieved. They delve into the decision to adopt a paid model for the mobile app, emphasizing the importance of financial sustainability for ongoing development. The discussion also highlights commun…

Jake and Michael discuss all the latest Laravel releases, tutorials, and happenings in the community. This episode is sponsored by CodeRabbit - cut code review time and bugs in half with AI-driven, contextual feedback. Show links Memoized Cache Driver in Laravel 12.9 Map Eloquent Attributes into an Object Using the Collection Cast in Laravel 12.10 …

In this episode of the Laravel Podcast, host Matt Stauffer welcomes back the one and only Taylor Otwell to dive into the latest developments in the Laravel ecosystem. They unpack the launch of Laravel Cloud, share early user feedback, and discuss Taylor’s focus on educating users about pricing and usage. The conversation explores how Cloud fits int…

Jake and Michael discuss all the latest Laravel releases, tutorials, and happenings in the community. This episode is sponsored by CodeRabbit - cut code review time and bugs in half with AI-driven, contextual feedback. Show links Model Resource Helper Functions in Laravel 12.7 Automatic Relation Loading in Laravel 12.8 NativePHP v1 is finally here!…

WhispPHP is a Pure PHP SSH server created by Ashley Hindle. It is the simplest way to build PHP SSH apps and allows you to run your Laravel Prompts apps through SSH with ridiculous simplicity. Show Links: - Whisp Docs - https://whispphp.com - Whisp Demos - https://whispphp.com/docs/1.0.0/whisp-demos - Ashley’s site - https://ashleyhindle.com - Fanc…

In this episode of the Laravel Podcast, host Matt Stauffer sits down with Jess Archer, Engineering Team Lead at Laravel, to explore her journey to the team and her work on key projects—most notably Nightwatch, Laravel’s tool for exception tracking, performance monitoring, and logging. They dive into how Nightwatch came to life, the architecture beh…

In this episode, Eric L. Barnes sits down with Zuzana to explore the power of community in tech and her journey building Larabelles, an initiative supporting women and everyone who doesn't identify as a man in Laravel development. Zuzana shares her path into tech, the challenges of promoting diversity, and why visible role models matter. They dive …

We sat down with Dave Hicking to talk about LaraJobs' new section of articles and videos to help you advance your career and improve your hiring processes. They are breaking it down into two sections: For Developers: How to Get Hired This section offers insights and practical advice to assist developers in navigating the job market effectively. Som…

Pinout is a Laravel package that bridges the gap between web applications and hardware, enabling developers to control hardware components directly from their Laravel projects. With Pinout, you can interact with GPIO pins, control displays, and more, all within Laravel. How does Pinout work? Run your Laravel application directly on your Raspberry P…

Jake and Michael discuss all the latest Laravel releases, tutorials, and happenings in the community. This episode is sponsored by CodeRabbit - cut code review time and bugs in half with AI-driven, contextual feedback. Show links Laravel 12.2 Introduces Custom Starter Kits JSON Unicode Cast Type Added in Laravel 12.3 Support for Query Builder Pipel…

In this engaging conversation, the hosts explore various themes including fitness, philosophy, parenting, work-life balance, and personal growth. They share personal anecdotes about rock climbing, the importance of being proactive in parenting, and the challenges of freelancing. The discussion emphasizes the significance of time management, setting…

In this episode of the Laravel Podcast, host Matt Stauffer chats with Joe Tannenbaum, Laravel’s Open Source Engineering Team Lead, about his unconventional journey from acting to web development. They dive into his contributions to the Laravel VS Code Extension, the evolution of Inertia 2.0, and the complexities of managing open source projects at …

Jake and Michael discuss all the latest Laravel releases, tutorials, and happenings in the community. This episode is sponsored PropelAuth - make authentication your advantage - and CodeRabbit - cut code review time and bugs in half with AI-driven, contextual feedback. Show links Temporary Context Scope in Laravel 12.1 Livewire 3.6 Released Laravel…

In this episode of the Laravel Podcast, host Matt Stauffer sits down with Tony Lea, an open-source developer at Laravel, to dive into a range of topics. They explore the future of Laravel’s starter kits, the impact of community contributions, and the latest developments in Laravel Cloud. Tony also shares his journey into programming, his work on La…

In this episode, Simon, Shane, and Steven discuss a variety of topics ranging from skiing to what breed of dog Simon has. Oh, and a bit on the potential of NativePHP within the bootstrapped software development landscape, emphasizing productivity, community adoption, and the importance of user experience. The conversation also touches on aviation s…

— Description — In this episode, Dan and Alex talk about all of the updates to the Filament project since the last podcast episode, including welcoming a new member to the core team, user and authentication updates, and lots of front-end updates and fixes that will be included for the v4 launch! — Links — Welcome, Kenneth!: https://filamentphp.com/…

Jake and Michael discuss all the latest Laravel releases, tutorials, and happenings in the community. This episode is sponsored CodeRabbit - cut code review time and bugs in half with AI-driven, contextual feedback. Show links Laravel 12 is Now Released Getting to Know Laravel's New Starter Kits Introducing Laravel Cloud Fusion Developer Preview is…

Steve Bauman talks with us about his newest package, ImapEngine, which provides a simple API for managing mailboxes -- without the PHP extension. ## Show Links * https://github.com/stevebauman * https://github.com/DirectoryTree/ImapEngine * https://github.com/zbateson/mail-mime-parser * https://spamwise.ai/ * https://github.com/DirectoryTree/LdapRe…

In this episode of the Laravel Podcast, host Matt Stauffer sits down with Chris Sev, Laravel's new Director of Developer Relations, to explore his background and the evolving role of DevRel. They dive into exciting updates in the Laravel ecosystem, including the launch of Laravel Cloud, new starter kits, the VS code extension, and the redesigned La…

This conversation explores the importance of honesty in personal growth, the challenges of weight management, and the complexities of modern diets. It delves into parenting perspectives, the future of work, and the realities of entrepreneurship versus employment. The speakers reflect on their career paths, the role of education, and the significanc…

We are joined by Jason McCreary (JMac) to discuss the upcoming release of Laravel 12, the importance of small improvements in the framework, and the role of Laravel Shift in making our lives easier. Show Links https://laravelshift.com/ https://shop.laravelshift.com/ https://x.com/gonedark https://jasonmccreary.me/ https://laravel-news.com/laravel-1…

In this engaging conversation, the hosts share personal updates, delve into development challenges, and explore the world of 3D printing. They discuss educational kits and their effectiveness in teaching programming concepts, reflect on their experiences at Lericon, and emphasize the importance of community engagement. The conversation wraps up wit…

Aaron Francis and Try Hard Studios just officially launched Fusion! Fusion is the simplest way to combine your modern JavaScript frontend with your Laravel backend. Send state from your backend to your frontend, and declare methods on the backend that can be called without API endpoints from your frontend. Fusion simplifies the process of working w…

Jake and Michael discuss all the latest Laravel releases, tutorials, and happenings in the community. This episode is sponsored by Honeybadger - move fast and fix things with application monitoring that helps developers get it done - and CodeRabbit - cut code review time and bugs in half with AI-driven, contextual feedback. Show links Relative Date…

Simon Hamp discusses the development of Native PHP iOS, a project that allows PHP applications to run natively on iOS devices without needing a web server. He shares the journey from the initial concept of Native PHP to the realization of mobile app development, the technical workings of the application, potential use cases, and future enhancements…

In this episode, Steven Fox and Shane Rosenthal discuss highlights from the Laracon EU event, focusing on Simon's impactful talk and the challenges of public speaking. They introduce Shane's new initiative, Laravel Coach, aimed at helping beginners learn Laravel through recorded sessions. The conversation shifts to the technical challenges Shane fa…

Join us as we discuss the features and benefits of HydePHP, its integration with existing Laravel applications, and the motivation behind its creation. Caen shares insights into the challenges of maintaining an open-source project and the importance of providing a quality developer experience. The conversation also touches on the use cases for Hyde…

We chat with Tim Leland about creating T.ly, a URL-shortening service. The discussion also touches on his experiences with building browser extensions and the impact of weather apps like Dark Sky on his projects. Show Links Tim Leland: https://timleland.com URL Shortner: https://t.lyBy Laravel News

In this conversation, Shane and Steven discuss personal growth, optimism, and the journey of self-discovery, particularly in the context of Shane's recent experiences with divorce and self-reflection. They also touch on work updates, community engagement, and the technical challenges faced in their projects, including a trivia app and PHP developme…

Jake and Michael discuss all the latest Laravel releases, tutorials, and happenings in the community. This episode is sponsored by Honeybadger - move fast and fix things with application monitoring that helps developers get it done - and CodeRabbit - cut code review time and bugs in half with AI-driven, contextual feedback. Show links A Fluent Emai…

Summary In this engaging conversation, the hosts reflect on their holiday experiences, sharing personal stories about family health challenges and milestones. They delve into Simon's recent travels in Europe, discussing the pressures of balancing work and relaxation. The discussion shifts to the exciting developments in native PHP and Laravel, expl…

Jake and Michael discuss all the latest Laravel releases, tutorials, and happenings in the community. This episode is sponsored by Honeybadger - move fast and fix things with application monitoring that helps developers get it done. Show links URI Parsing and Mutation in Laravel 11.35 Set Data on a Fluent Instance in Laravel 11.36 New Eloquent Rela…