Easier endpoint tests with Policy::fake
Link – – nolanphillips.substack.com
This make testing endpoint authorization much simpler.
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Stop Using Pseudo-Types
Link – – f2r.github.io
Pseudo-types like callable and iterable may seem convenient at first glance, but they introduce ambiguities and make code harder to analyze.
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PHP version stats, January 2025 edition
Link – – stitcher.io
Brent is back with an update of the PHP version stats.
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Elegant Pipeline Cleanup with Laravel's finally Method
Link – – www.harrisrafto.eu
The new finally method simplifies how you handle post-pipeline operations, whether your pipeline succeeds or fails.
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The email:dns rule might slow down your Laravel app
Link – – infinitypaul.medium.com - submitted by Paul Edward
Here's how a unsuspicious validation rule can wind up making your app slower.
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Using Laravel Tinker in Chrome DevTools
Link – – amitmerchant.com
Tony Lea created a new Chrome extension that will add a PHP tab in Chrome DevTools. Nice!
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Building a micro dependency container, because why not?
Link – – flareapp.io - submitted by Spatie
Here's why and how we added a mini container in a framework agnostic package.
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PHP Fibers: How PHP is Finally Warming Up to Asynchronous Programming
Link – – byteblog.medium.com
PHP Fibers, introduced in PHP 8.1, enable asynchronous programming by allowing functions to pause and resume execution. Here are some good examples on how to use them.
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Download Files Easily with Laravel's HTTP sink Method
Link – – medium.com
Here's another nifty Laravel method
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How Geocodio keeps 300M addresses up to date
Link – – www.geocod.io
Using a Laravel pipeline is always nice to structure a process like this.
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SQL NULLs are Weird!
Link – – raymondtukpe.com
Here are some special cases that you should keep in mind when working with NULL.
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Manually setting the intended URL for routes in Laravel
Link – – amitmerchant.com
Laravel’s redirect response can be manually set to redirect users back to a specific URL after authentication or feedback submission.
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SQLite vs. MySQL: What are the differences between MySQL and SQLite?
Link – – highperformancesqlite.com
The choice between the two depends on the specific requirements and use case of the application.
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Filament Crash-Course: Create a Customizable Admin Panel in Minutes
Link – – tighten.com - submitted by Kayla Helmick
Learn to create a customizable admin panel in minutes with our Filament Crash-Course.
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Pass by Reference vs Pass by Value in PHP: What’s the REAL Difference?
Link – – youtu.be - submitted by Bert De Swaef
In this short video, we break down the key differences between Pass by Value and Pass by Reference in PHP. 🚀 Understanding these two concepts is essential for writing efficient and bug-free code. Learn how PHP handles variables when passed to functions, and see how small changes in your code can have a BIG impact on performance and behavior! 🔍
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Create a domain using Spatie event sourcing
Link – – albertoarena.it - submitted by Alberto Arena
Laravel event sourcing generator adds a new Artisan command that can generate a full domain directory structure for Spatie event sourcing.
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Command Line Interface Guidelines
Link – – clig.dev
Good naming, consistency, clear communication, and discoverability. These are things that do not only apply to command line programs, but to general development as well.
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Laravel’s parallel testing on multiple DB connections
Link – – sarahjting.com
Pretty cool that this behaviour can be customized easily.
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Don't hardcode admin domains for auth
Link – – securinglaravel.com
Stephen Rees-Carter tells how hardcoding admin domains in code can lead to security vulnerabilities
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Complete Guide to Laravel and Livewire PHP Attributes (23 Attributes)
Link – – nabilhassen.com - submitted by Nabil Hassen
Learn about the 23 powerful Laravel and Livewire PHP Attributes.
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