Making Software
Dan Hollick created a beautifully illustrated reference manual that explains how the technology behind software actually works.
Read more [www.makingsoftware.com]
A Guide to Claude Code 2.0 and getting better at using coding agents
A good guide to get started with Claude Code. If you haven't jumped on that train yet, this might be a good entry point for you.
Read more [sankalp.bearblog.dev]
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17 New(ish) Vanilla JavaScript Features You Might Have Missed
– tighten.com - submitted by Kayla Helmick
This article explores some exciting new features that have been added to the language in recent years, because sometimes vanilla is exactly what you need. If you’re looking to cut down on heavy dependencies or simply get up to date, this one’s for you.
Read more [tighten.com]
Things I wish I knew when I started programming
Brent Roose has written an excellent book. This time on his programming journey and the lessons learned along the way. It's not too long, I personally read it in one sitting, and liked it very much.
Read more [things-i-wish-i-knew.com]
Exploring Coroutines in PHP
The term "coroutine" often comes up when talking about asynchronous or non-blocking code, but what does it actually mean?
Read more [doeken.org]
Discovering PHP's yield Keyword After 10 Years
An article explaining PHP's yield keyword and how it can be use in place of return to easily build iterators.
Read more [ides.dev]
Build UI's that don't suck
Christmas came very early! Adam Wathan published a new free course.
Read more [tailwindcss.com]
Pass by Reference vs Pass by Value in PHP: What’s the REAL Difference?
– 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! 🔍
Read more [youtu.be]
Mastering Programming
Some great insights by Kent Beck
Read more [tidyfirst.substack.com]
A Quickstart Tutorial on PHP Generators
– www.crwlr.software - submitted by Christian Olear
Since working with generators can be a bit tricky if you're new to them, this post offers an intro on how to use them and highlights common pitfalls to avoid.
Read more [www.crwlr.software]
The podcasts I listen to as a PHP developer
– dcblog.dev - submitted by David Carr
I listen to a lot of podcasts, they keep me inspired, I've compiled a lost of the podcasts I listen to as a PHP developer.
Read more [dcblog.dev]
Aaron Francis' course on creating screencasts is now available
Great work! I wish this course existing when I started out creating screencasts.
Read more [screencasting.com]
Rust for PHP developers
A good introduction to Rust given by Nuno at the PHP UK Conference this year.
"Contact app" a Laravel for Beginners course
– www.youtube.com - submitted by Bert De Swaef
The entire playlist of our Laravel for Beginners course. You'll learn about model, controllers, factories, seeders, relations and many more.
Read more [www.youtube.com]
MySQL for Developers
This is a fantastic course by Aaron Francis. I've already watched most of the videos, and I can tell you it's one of the best courses I ever saw.
Read more [planetscale.com]
Top 25 YouTube Channels for Laravel and PHP Developers
– ashallendesign.co.uk - submitted by Ash Allen
Stay up-to-date with the latest trends in the Laravel and PHP communities by subscribing to these top YouTube channels. From beginner tutorials to advanced tips, these channels have something for every level of developer.
Read more [ashallendesign.co.uk]
Top 10 Books for PHP Developers
– davorminchorov.com - submitted by Davor Minchorov
These books will help you learn more about PHP in detail and make you a better software engineer overall.
Read more [davorminchorov.com]
The Art of Fermenting Great Ideas
Give your brain the boredom and output time it needs to figure out what to do with that information. Don’t keep opening the jar and packing more into it.
Read more [blog.nateliason.com]
Critically Engaging With Models
Our worldviews are grown from other people’s models. How do we control what models we let in?
Read more [verraes.net]
Six New'ish HTML Tags You Can Use Right Now
Jeffrey Way of Laracasts showcases some nice HTML goodness.
