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Learn how dependency lock-in impacts your code and why owning your code is essential for control and flexibility in software development.

Package discovery is super useful, yet not really known feature of Laravel. Let's find out how discovery actually works.

One way to extend Laravel with custom methods is through macros and mixins. Let me show you how!

PHP relies on frameworks for speed, but GoLang’s simplicity fosters deeper control. PHP builds quickly, while GoLang builds deliberately with minimal dependencies—each language offers unique strengths for developers.

To do TDD or not to do TDD? That is the question. Personally I never bought into TDD practices. But I always use TDD when I need to develop a feature that will require me to test a lot of different variants and edge cases.

Read about how to use Volt to build Livewire components. We'll compare the functional API and class-based API and then look at how to test your Volt components.

Easily mask your data in your PHP application in an easy and intelligent way.

Onion is a lightweight PHP package designed to facilitate layered processing within applications, It provides a clean and efficient way to stack layers of functionality, allowing developers to create flexible and reusable components that can be easily composed and managed. Each layer can perform a specific operation on the data being passed through, making it simple to build complex workflows while maintaining clear separation of concerns.

I have been using Statamic for a while now and I have some thoughts on the future of Statamic.

Laravel is one of the most popular PHP frameworks, known for its elegant syntax and powerful features. Whether you are just starting out or looking to enhance your skills, building projects is one of the best ways to learn. In this article, we’ll explore 10 Laravel project ideas that range from beginner to advanced levels, helping you take your skills to the next level in 2024.

A blog post explaining some benefits (and drawbacks) of using custom Eloquent collections.

Package for Localized Exceptions

Introduces a trait you can use in your Laravel projects to run seeders only once per database—implementing idempotent database seeding to keep things efficient, clean, and reliable across your preview environments.