Forge deploy scripts in version control
A nice trick by my colleague Seb
Read more [sebastiandedeyne.com]
Store Code Discussions in Git using Git Notes
Git is a gift that keeps on giving
Read more [wouterj.nl]
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To double quote or not, that's the question!
– dev.to
Spoiler: it doesn't really matter anymore as long as you're using a modern version of PHP
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Using 1password for Laravel environment variables
Here's how we handle secrets at Flare
Read more [flareapp.io]
CPX - Composer Package Executor
– cpx.dev - submitted by Liam Hammett
Run Composer packages, effortlessly. No need to install tools into your app or as global dependencies.
Read more [cpx.dev]
A Guide to Laravel Pipelines
– ashallendesign.co.uk - submitted by Ash Allen
Learn how to use the Pipeline class in Laravel to break complex workflows into smaller, isolated, focused processes. We'll then look at how to test our Laravel pipelines.
Read more [ashallendesign.co.uk]
Optimizing Eloquent: Accessor Caching and Value Objects in Laravel
– www.harrisrafto.eu - submitted by Harris Raftopoulos
Laravel's accessor caching with shouldCache() boosts performance by preventing repetitive computations for expensive accessors. Additionally, you can work with complex data like addresses using value objects, and Laravel will auto-sync changes back to the model. This improves code efficiency and maintainability, especially for structured data.
Read more [www.harrisrafto.eu]
Adding real-time chat in 14 lines of code with Laravel Reverb and Livewire
A nice real-world example on how you can add Reverb to an existing Laravel app
Read more [laradir.com]
Reasons you don't need a modal
This site offers some good alternatives for modals
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Deferring tasks with Laravel's defer() helper
– koomai.net - submitted by Sid
A detailed look at how Laravel's defer() helper works.
Read more [koomai.net]
Container attributes in Laravel
These attributes help you inject various pieces of data into your classes
Read more [www.amitmerchant.com]
Top 10 PHP Features You Can Use in 2024
– backpackforlaravel.com - submitted by Karan Datwani
Read more [backpackforlaravel.com]
Ray's architecture: how we structure an Electron app
– myray.app - submitted by Spatie
Read more [myray.app]
Handling large JSON payloads and extending the Request class
– geoligard.com - submitted by Goran Popović
See how to easily modify and override methods found in the framework's Request class in order to handle specific routes with sizeable payloads.
Read more [geoligard.com]
Vue 3.5 Released: New features and improvements
– pascalbaljet.dev - submitted by Pascal Baljet
Vue 3.5 has just dropped this week, and it's packed with some nice features and improvements. I have been digging through the release notes and playing around with the new features, so let me glance over the highlights!
Read more [pascalbaljet.dev]
This was Laracon US 2024
– youtu.be - submitted by Bert De Swaef
A recap video about our trip to Dallas Texas for Laracon US 2024. Featuring the trip, the apartment, the view, the bars, the restaurants, the venue, and its speakers.
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Laracon US 2024: Laravel 11 Minor Features That Enhance Performance
– qirolab.com - submitted by Harish Kumar
At Laracon US 2024, Taylor Otwell and the Laravel team introduced a series of "minor" features for Laravel 11 that are anything but minor.
Read more [qirolab.com]
An argument for logging off
Some nice thought by Aaron Francis
Read more [aaronfrancis.com]
Downsampling time series data
– phare.io - submitted by Nicolas Beauvais
Learn how to use downsampling to show time series data while providing the right balance between user experience, and performance.
Read more [phare.io]
When everything fails, you can always trust the Laravel rescue helper
– flareapp.io - submitted by Spatie
Read more [flareapp.io]
