The Laravel Podcast
The Laravel Podcast brings you Laravel and PHP development news and discussion. Hosted by Matt Stauffer, it covers topics relevant to Laravel developers.
Episodes
Eric Barnes Lives a Dream Life, Launching PHP News
Matt Stauffer kicks off Season 8 of The Laravel Podcast with longtime friend Eric Barnes, creator of Laravel News, in a wide-ranging conversation that wanders well beyond code.They talk about how Eric learned sales on a motorcycle dealership floor, running a business with Profit First, and how Laravel News is changing now that AI has taken away search traffic. Eric argues that editorial c
How a Non-Developer Builds and Ships Laravel Apps with AI Agents
The Laravel Podcast is brought to you by Tighten, your friendly neighborhood Laravel experts. Check us out at tighten.com and also by other sponsors you will hear about later in the episode. In the Season 7 finale, Matt Stauffer talks with Sam Sappenfield, senior field marketing manager and two-time Laravel team member, about her unlikely path from athlete to journalism grad to marketer t
A Laravel and Laracon Catch-Up With Michael Dyrynda and Jake Bennett
The Laravel Podcast is brought to you by Tighten, your friendly neighborhood Laravel experts. Check us out at tighten.com and also by other sponsors you will hear about later in the episode. In this episode, Matt Stauffer is joined by two of his oldest friends in the community — Michael Dyrynda and Jake Bennett, co-hosts of the Laravel News Podcast — for a Laracon-fueled catch-up that sta
Laravel is a Multilingual Framework, with Taylor Otwell
The Laravel Podcast is brought to you by Tighten, your friendly neighborhood Laravel experts. Check us out at tighten.com and also by other sponsors you will hear about later in the episode. In this episode, Matt Stauffer sits down with Taylor Otwell for a post-Laracon debrief covering the biggest announcements across the Laravel framework, AI tooling, and Laravel Cloud.They walk through
Aaron Francis Is Laravel's New VP of Marketing & Community
The Laravel Podcast is brought to you by Tighten, your friendly neighborhood Laravel experts. Check us out at tighten.com and also by other sponsors you will hear about later in the episode. In this episode, Matt Stauffer sits down with Aaron Francis — just days before his first day — to explore his journey from programmer and entrepreneur to VP of Marketing and Community at Laravel.They
Taylor Otwell on Why Laravel + AI Pair so Well, and the Future of Programming
The Laravel Podcast is brought to you by Tighten, your friendly neighborhood Laravel experts. Check us out at tighten.com and also by other sponsors you will hear about later in the episode. In this episode, Matt Stauffer sits down with Taylor Otwell, creator and CEO of Laravel, just days before Laracon in Boston, and gets into why Laravel has become such a natural fit for building with A
Mastering Design Systems with Jeremy Butler
The Laravel Podcast is brought to you by Tighten, your friendly neighborhood Laravel experts. Check us out at tighten.com and also by other sponsors you will hear about later in the episode. In this episode, Matt Stauffer sits down with Jeremy Butler, product design lead at Laravel, to trace his path from building an app to sell advertisements to shaping the look and feel of Cloud, Nightw
Inside Laravel's Starter Kits with Wendell Adriel
The Laravel Podcast is brought to you by Tighten, your friendly neighborhood Laravel experts. Check us out at tighten.com and also by other sponsors you will hear about later in the episode. In this episode, Matt Stauffer sits down with Wendell Adriel, senior software engineer on the Laravel team, to trace his path from a small town in Brazil to working on open source full time.They dig i
Abby Gilson on Laravel’s Events & Laracon US Boston
The Laravel Podcast is brought to you by Tighten, your friendly neighborhood Laravel experts. Check us out at tighten.com and also by other sponsors you will hear about later in the episode. In this episode, Matt Stauffer talks with Abby Gilson — Laravel's recently promoted field marketing manager, better known in the community as "Gen Z Abby" — about the winding path that took her from s
Marketing Developer Tools with Cynthia McGillis, VP of Marketing
The Laravel Podcast is brought to you by Tighten, your friendly neighborhood Laravel experts. Check us out at tighten.com and also by other sponsors you will hear about later in the episode. In this episode, Matt Stauffer is joined by Cynthia McGillis to talk about her unlikely path from English major and nonprofit fundraiser to leading marketing at Laravel.They discuss what it’s like to
Building the Business Side of Laravel with Tom Crary
The Laravel Podcast is brought to you by Tighten, your friendly neighborhood Laravel experts. Check us out at tighten.com and also by other sponsors you will hear about later in the episode. In this episode, Matt Stauffer talks with Tom Crary, President and COO at Laravel, about the path that took him from a Big Four CPA firm to running the business side of one of the most loved framework
Design Engineering at Laravel: Jason Beggs on Building Laravel Cloud
The Laravel Podcast is brought to you by Tighten, your friendly neighborhood Laravel experts. Check us out at tighten.com and also by other sponsors you will hear about later in the episode. Matt Stauffer talks with Jason Beggs, staff software engineer at Laravel and the design engineer behind the Laravel Cloud front end. Jason shares how he unexpectedly became “the Tailwind guy”—and how
The Future of Laravel Partnerships with Dave Hicking
The Laravel Podcast is brought to you by Tighten, your friendly neighborhood Laravel experts. Check us out at tighten.com and also by other sponsors you will hear about later in the episode. Matt Stauffer sits down with Dave Hicking, Laravel's Agency Partnership Manager, to trace his winding path into the Laravel world — from a UConn IT library to Tighten (twice), Yale's rare books collec
A Laravel Conference in Japan with Ryuta Hamasaki
In this episode, Matt Stauffer interviews Ryuta Hamasaki, a senior software engineer at Laravel, who shares his journey from discovering Laravel to becoming a key player in the Laravel community. Ryuta discusses his experiences attending international conferences, his motivations for organizing Laravel Live Japan, and his day-to-day work at Laravel, particularly on the Nightwatch team. Th
From Tire Shop to Solutions Engineer with Devon Garbalosa
In this conversation, Devon Garbalosa shares his journey from working in a tire shop to discovering his passion for web development, highlighting a pivotal moment when he discovered Laravel. He discusses the ease of connecting to databases and implementing authentication, emphasizing how frameworks can significantly enhance development efficiency and effectiveness.Matt Stauffer on Twitter
From Math Teacher to DevRel with Leah Thompson
In this episode, Matt Stauffer interviews Leah Thompson, a DevRel engineer at Laravel, who shares her unique journey into tech, transitioning from a mathematics background and teaching to web development. Leah discusses her experiences in the Laravel community, the importance of networking, and her role in building marketing websites. She emphasizes the value of public speaking, building
The Architecture Behind Laravel Cloud with Chris Fidao
In this episode of the Laravel Podcast, host Matt Stauffer chats with Chris Fidao, Team Lead of Laravel’s Infrastructure Cloud Team. They talk about Chris’s journey from his first experience with Laravel to creating educational content and eventually leading an engineering team. Chris shares what it takes to build and maintain Laravel’s Cloud infrastructure, his approach to leadership and
The Art of Teaching Laravel with Christoph Rumpel
In this episode of the Laravel Podcast, host Matt Stauffer speaks with Christoph Rumpel, a DevRel Engineer at Laravel. They discuss Christoph’s journey to joining the Laravel team, the evolution of Laravel’s learning resources, and the launch of Laravel’s new learning platform, Laravel Learn. Christoph shares what it’s like to shape educational content for developers, how he balances crea
TypeScript, Wayfinder, and Ranger with Joe Tannenbaum
In this episode, Matt Stauffer chats with Joe Tannenbaum about Wayfinder, a tool that generates TypeScript for Laravel routes to improve type safety and developer experience. They dive into the advantages of TypeScript, the unique features of Wayfinder, and how static analysis can boost performance. Joe also shares tips for writing Laravel code that pairs seamlessly with Wayfinder and int
Inside Laravel Customer Support with Feri Bartha
In this episode of the Laravel Podcast, Matt talks with Feri Bartha, Laravel’s Director of Customer Success and Support. They explore the role of customer success, the proactive side of support, and what it takes to build a support team from the ground up. Feri shares perspectives on team metrics, knowledge management, and how AI is shaping the future of support. The conversation also div
Inside Forge 2.0 and Laravel VPS with James Brooks
In this episode of the Laravel Podcast, Matt Stauffer chats with James Brooks, engineering lead for Laravel Forge. James shares his path into Laravel, his early contributions, and the evolution of Forge, including a look ahead at Forge 2.0 and Laravel VPS. They dig into the technical challenges of building new features, the role of community, and the collaborative spirit that fuels the La
Laravel & AI: Inside Boost with Ashley Hindle
In this episode of the Laravel Podcast, host Matt Stauffer sits down with Ashley Hindle, senior software engineer at Laravel, to explore his path to the team, the rise of AI in programming, and the launch of Laravel Boost, Laravel’s AI toolkit. They dive into Ashley’s experiences with coding assistants, the key features of Boost—from built-in guidelines to MCP server support—and practical
Live from Laracon US: Taylor Otwell Talks New Features, Forge & Cloud
Recorded live at Laracon US, Matt Stauffer sits down with Taylor Otwell to unpack the latest announcements and the exciting growth of Laravel. They explore the evolution of Laracon, new framework features designed to make the ecosystem even more accessible, and the cohesive design philosophy behind it all. The conversation also dives into the future of testing with Dusk and Pest, as well
From Standup to DevRel: How Josh Cirre Found Laravel
In this episode of the Laravel podcast, host Matt Stauffer talks with Josh Cirre, a DevRel at Laravel, about his journey into the Laravel community, his role in content creation, and the upcoming refreshed Laravel Bootcamp. They discuss the importance of community engagement, the tech stacks he uses, and the creative process behind video content. Matt Stauffer on TwitterJosh Cirre on Twit
Design at Laravel & Terminal with David Hill
In this episode, Matt Stauffer sits down with David Hill, the Head of Design at Laravel. David shares his journey from industrial design to digital product design, discussing the challenges and opportunities he encounters in his role. He highlights the importance of problem-solving in design, the need for adaptability, and the creative constraints that guide his work. David also reflects
Leading Engineering Teams with Empathy
In this episode of the Laravel Podcast, Matt Stauffer sits down with André Valentin, Director of Engineering at Laravel, to explore his unique journey from customer support to engineering leadership. André opens up about the challenges he’s faced, the lessons learned along the way, and how building strong relationships within a team has shaped his leadership style.They dive into Laravel’s
Marketing an Open Source Ecosystem with Hank Taylor
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 future of community engagement.They dive i
Co-Creation and Live Streaming Laravel with Nuno Maduro
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-creating in the open source world. They dive int
The Making of Laravel Cloud: Behind the Scenes with Joe Dixon
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 complexity of billing, bandwidth monitori
Cloud Launch Reflections, Nightwatch, and the Future of Forge
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 into the broader Laravel stack and what’s on
How We Built Nightwatch, with Jess Archer
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 behind it, and how the team is structured to
Joe Tannenbaum on VS Code Extension, Inertia 2.0 & Open Source
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 Laravel. Joe also shares insights into La
Laravel’s New Starter Kits: Official and Community
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 Laravel’s starter kits, and the evolution o
The Biggest Day in Laravel History
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 Laravel website. The discussion also covers
Laracon AU Update & Nightwatch Q&A
In this episode of the Laravel podcast, host Matt Stauffer is joined by Taylor Otwell and Jess Archer at Laracon Australia to discuss the new Laravel Nightwatch product and answer listener questions about the Nightwatch announcement. They dive into the development timeline, team dynamics, and the integration of Nightwatch with existing Laravel tools like Pulse, Horizon, and Telescope. The
Php.new, Inertia v2, Sublime vs. VS code, and More Laravel Cloud Updates
In this episode of the Laravel Podcast, hosts Matt Stauffer and Taylor Otwell explore the latest updates in the Laravel ecosystem, highlighting new features, tools, and enhancements designed to improve the developer experience. They cover the introduction of php.new for simplified PHP installation, a new composer script for easier app setup, and the beta release of Inertia.js V2. The disc
Listener Q&A with Taylor Otwell After Accel Investment Announcement
In this episode of the Laravel podcast, we address some listener-submitted questions regarding the recent investment in Laravel and the announcement of Laravel Cloud. We explore the motivation behind Taylor taking investment, the goals of Accel, and what the future holds for Laravel and its ecosystem. Plus, we cover the future of Laravel Forge and give you a glimpse of what migrating your
Laravel’s Current Moment, and Laravel Cloud Listener Q&A
In this episode, recorded live at Laracon US, we talk about the current moment we’re seeing in the Laravel world, reflecting on Laravel’s evolution and where it stands today. We also dedicate time to answering your questions from Laracon US, mainly about Laravel Cloud, bringing insights directly from the heart of the Laravel community.Taylor Otwell's Twitter Matt Stauffer’s TwitterLaravel
Countdown to Laracon US, Meetup Tips, Nova/Filament Insights, and Listener Q&A
After a short break, we're back and the countdown to Laracon US is on! Join us as we discuss the upcoming Laracon US and the journey from local meetups to bigger Laravel events. We also explore the future of Nova and Filament, two key admin panel tools in the Laravel ecosystem. Plus, we're answering more of your questions! We cover open-source projects by the Laravel team, coding styles w
Listener Q&A: ChatGPT, Laravel Hangups & Best Practices, API Docs, Inertia Next Steps
In this episode, we dive into listener-generated questions. Join us as we cover a wide range of topics, from hangups in new Laravel apps and best practices for bigger apps, to the impact of AI tools on our workflows. We'll discuss common mistakes when building your first Laravel application, tips for documenting APIs, Laravel's transformative impact on business, and what Inertia needs to
An Open-Source Panel, the Future of PHP, and Delegation in Business
In this episode of the Laravel podcast, Matt and Taylor explore a variety of topics, including ones suggested by listeners! Taylor shares insights from his recent trip to San Francisco, where he participated in an open-source discussion panel hosted by the venture capital firm, Accel. They also discuss the current state of PHP, how it is perceived by other programmers, and what the Larave
Laravel 11 Release, Context, New Hires, & Open-Source Sustainability
Welcome back to another episode of the Laravel podcast! In this episode, we dive into the exciting release of Laravel 11 and discuss its impact since it has been out in the wild. Taylor also shares his insights on the release and other recent developments in the Laravel ecosystem, including the launch of Herd Pro. Additionally, we discuss the new hires at Laravel, including Andre Valentin
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Laravel 11, Reverb, Herd Windows/Pro, & Other Laracon EU Recap
In this episode of the Laravel Podcast, we are diving into the highlights of Laracon EU including the unveiling of Laravel 11 and the introduction of Laravel Reverb. Taylor Otwell shares insights on the streamlined application structure and new features in Laravel 11. We also discuss the launch of Laravel Herd for Windows and Herd Pro, offering power user features for local development, a
Hiring at Laravel, Laracons & Laravel Lives, and Typesense
In this episode of the Laravel Podcast, we talk about the recent announcement of hiring a new head of engineering at Laravel and the impact it will have on the future of Laravel. We also dive into the upcoming conferences and events, including Laracon EU, Laracon US, and Laracon India. Additionally, we talk about Typesense, a potential alternative to Meilisearch and Algolia for self-hoste
Cashier vs. Spark, Pest vs. PHPUnit, and How We Manage Remote Teams
In this episode of the Laravel Podcast we are packing it in! We're diving into the freshest drops, like FrankenPHP, Cashier Quickstarts, and the buzz about the upcoming Laravel Worldwide Meetup. We'll also weigh Cashier against Spark, discuss boot service providers for all your apps, pit Pest versus PHPUnit for testing, and get into the details of how we manage our teams.Taylor Otwell's T
How Taylor Otwell Came Up With Products That Have Earned Him Millions
In this episode of the Laravel Podcast, we revisit a Laravel Snippet from 2019 in which Taylor talks about how he comes up with ideas for products.We also cover how to build your audience, how to balance perfection and just shipping, and how to finish what you’ve started.Whether you identify as a programmer or harbor aspirations of entrepreneurship, this episode promises to offer valuable
Laravel Pulse, First Party Packages, & the Future of Laravel
In this episode, we're unwrapping the highlights from Laracon AU, with a special focus on Laravel Pulse leading our discussion. Taylor takes the reins to guide us through the origins and functionality of Laravel Pulse, a health monitoring tool for your Laravel applications.We then shift our discussion to Laravel first party packages. Taylor openly shares insights into his decision-making
Matt & Taylor’s Preferred Tech Stacks for New Laravel Apps
In this jam-packed episode, we dive deep into the world of app development, exploring the essential choices and tools that shape a successful project from start to finish. Join us as we share our preferred tech stacks for launching a brand new app, discuss the intricacies of hosting and deploying Laravel applications, and explore the myriad of options available.Whether you're a seasoned d
A Day in the Life of Taylor Otwell, Managing a Remote Team, Productivity, Regrets, & Marriage
You asked, we answered! In this episode we are addressing your questions! Join us as we explore a typical day in Taylor’s life at Laravel, share insights on remote team management, and inquire about Taylor’s productivity secrets. We also share our regrets related to Laravel and Tighten, and engage in a candid conversation about marriage.Taylor Otwell's Twitter - https://twitter.com/taylor
Volt Breeze, Testing, Traits, & Inheritance
Join us in this episode as we discuss the new Livewire + Volt Functional API stack for Breeze and its capabilities. We also demystify essential testing best practices to keep your code scandal-free and away from front-page mishaps. Uncover the art of crafting meaningful tests, evaluate the pros and cons of Pest vs. PHPUnit, venture into the realm of traits and inheritance, and determine t
Screencasting, Livewire Breeze, Hosting Options, Envoyer, & Pull Requests
New Laravel features are making deployment easier than ever! In our second episode of season six, we explore various topics, screencasting.com by Aaron Francis, the Livewire stack within Breeze, new features in Laravel Prompts, Laravel Pail, a range of hosting choices, and an exciting addition – the new Envoyer tab now accessible within Forge. Additionally, Taylor addresses one of the mos
Welcome back Taylor! Laravel 11, Folio/Volt, PHP, and Final Classes
In our first episode of season six, we welcome back Taylor Otwell as a co-host and talk about all the exciting developments in the world of Laravel. In this episode, we dive into Laravel 11, Folio and Volt, final classes and types, and how PHP fits into the language ecosystem in today’s world. Taylor Otwell's Twitter - https://twitter.com/taylorotwellLaravel Twitter - https://twitter.com/
League CSV (and URI & Period), with Ignace Nyamagana Butera
In this episode we talk with Ignace Nyamagana Butera, a Software Developer, about the PHP League packages that he's created: League CSV, League URI and League Period, which, in order: makes CSV data manipulation much easier in PHP, provides a modern API to process URIs in PHP, and covers all basic manipulations related to time range. Additionally, we address Ignace's positive attitude tow
Pest, with Nuno Maduro
In this episode we talk with Nuno Maduro about the PHP testing framework Pest, a PHP testing framework that focuses on bringing you a more simplified, fluent, and powerful way of writing automated tests.Nuno Maduro's Twitter - https://twitter.com/enunomaduroSponsor Nuno Maduro - https://github.com/sponsors/nunomaduroPest - https://pestphp.comPest Discord Server - https://discord.com/invit
Spatie's Laravel-Backup, with Freek Van der Herten
In this episode we talk with Freek Van der Herten about Spatie's Laravel package Laravel-Backup, which can make a backup of your application to any external storage destination of your choice. You can choose what should be backed up: files from the file system and/or your database, and how often. It also offers helpful features such as monitoring your backups and sending you notifications
Socialite, Scout & Sail, with Taylor Otwell
In this episode we talk with Taylor Otwell about the first-party Laravel packages Socialite, Scout, and Sail. Socialite is a tool for authenticating users with other login providers, and makes it easy to add a login with GitHub authentication flow to your application. Scout provides a simple, driver based solution for adding full-text search to your Eloquent models. Finally, Sail is a lig
Bouncer, with Joseph Silber
In this episode we talk with Joseph Silber about the third-party Laravel package Bouncer, an authorization package which allows the user to quickly create and manage roles and abilities. As an additional note, the lovely outro music--like last time Joseph was on the podcast--was a recording he made himself!Joseph Silber's Website - https://josephsilber.com/Joseph Silber's Twitter - https:
Cashier, with Dries Vints
In this episode we talk with Dries Vints about the first-party Laravel package Cashier, which provides an easy, fluent interface to Stripe's subscription billing services. We discuss the two different versions of this package and how to determine which one is best for your needs.Dries Vints' Twitter - https://twitter.com/driesvintsDries Vints' Github - https://github.com/driesvintsDries V
Sanctum & Passport, with Taylor Otwell
In this episode, we talk with Taylor Otwell about the first-party Laravel auth packages Passport and Sanctum. We discuss the history of how they came to be, their differences, and which of the two might better serve your needs.Taylor Otwell's Twitter - https://twitter.com/taylorotwellLaravel, Twitter - https://twitter.com/laravelphpLaravel, Website - https://laravel.com/Laravel Docs: Pass
Laravel Debugbar, with Barry vd. Heuvel
In this episode, we talk with Barry vd. Heuvel, creator of Laravel Debugbar. A package provides an overview that allows you to quickly & easily see what’s going on inside your application. We talk about how he got started & various features.Barry’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/barryvdhFruitcake - https://fruitcake.nl/GitHub - https://github.com/barryvdhLaravel Debugbar - https://
Laravel Excel, with Spartner's Arne Schoenmakers & Patrick Brouwers
In this episode, Arne Schoenmakers and Patrick Brouwers talk about Spartner’s popular package, Laravel excel. It is a supercharged, simple way to export and import powerful excel data.Spartner, website - https://spartner.software/Spartner, Twitter- https://twitter.com/spartnerNLArne Schoenmakers, Twitter - https://twitter.com/arneschoenmakerPatrick Brouwers, Twitter - https://twitter.com/
Fortify, Breeze, Jetstream, & Spark, with Taylor Otwell
In the first episode of season 5, Taylor Otwell joins us to talk about the packages Fortify, Breeze, Jetstream, and Spark. We discuss the differences between each one and which package is a great place to start.Taylor Otwell - https://twitter.com/taylorotwell Laravel, Twitter - https://twitter.com/laravelphpLaravel, Website - https://laravel.com/Laravel Docs: Fortify - https://laravel.c
The Laravel Podcast, Season 5
The Laravel Podcast brings you Laravel and PHP development news and discussion. Season 5 consists of Matt Stauffer interviewing the creators of the most popular packages in the Laravel ecosystem.-----Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.
Packages, with Freek Van der Herten & Marcel Pociot
We all use third party packages in our Laravel applications, and even Laravel itself is composed of packages. But how do they work? How do you pick the best packages? What can packages actually do? In this episode Laravel's most prolific package authors join us and answer these questions and many more.Freek Van der Herten, Twitter - https://twitter.com/freekmurzeFreek’s blog - https://fre
Upgrading, with Jason McCreary
As much as we all wish our apps would just run forever, in reality, they need some tender love and care in order to keep running smoothly and safely. That means we need to know how to upgrade them!Laravel upgrade master Jason McCreary joins us to talk about the upgrading process and his product, Laravel Shift, which automates away much of the cost of upgrading.Jason McCreary, Twitter - ht
Deploying & Servers, with Chris Fidao
One of the most common questions that the Laravel docs just can't answer for you is "How and where do I deploy my Laravel app?" There are a ton of options, but a few recommended options, and Chris Fidao, creator of Servers for Hackers, knows all of them and takes this episode to walk us through the most common setups and important tips to remember and gotchas to avoid.Chris Fidao, Twitter
Queues, with Mohamed Said
Some times events, jobs, and queues can feel a bit overwhelming, and sometimes they can feel so simple it feels like you're doing it wrong.Mohamed Said is not just the expert on how queues work, he's the expert on thinking how best to use them and how best not to use them. In this episode we talk about how to use queues, and how to think in a way that makes sense for queues, and we also t
Security, with Rizqi Djamaluddin
It's every application developer's nightmare: your app gets hacked and everyone's private data is out in the open, and it's your fault.Thankfully, Laravel and the tools it brings have the best security practices baked in. But a framework can only save us from so much.In this episode, security advocate and UX Designer (the UX part matters! Listen to find out why) talks about what Laravel g
Helpers & Collections, with Jacob Baker-Kretzmar
Laravel's Collections were popularized by Adam Wathan's book "Refactoring to Collections", but if you haven't read the book you may be left wondering exactly what they are and how we work with them. And you've likely seem some of the common global helpers—app(), auth()—but there are dozens that even the most experienced Laravel programmers don't always know about! In this episode helper &
Mail and Notifications, with Wilbur Powery
Laravel has two primary notification systems: Mail and Notifications. What do each do? How do you use them? When should you use one or the other? Active community member and Wilbur group programmer WIlbur Powery joins us to talk about these two key systemsWilbur Powery’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/wilburpoweryWilbur’s Blog - https://wilburpowery.dev/Wilbur’s GitHub - https://github.com
APIs, with Jess Archer
We all interact with APIs, even if we don't write them, right? The APIs that power our mobile apps, the APIs we use in our code. But Jess Archer wants you to know there's a whole wide world of what API even means, broader than we usually use it... but then we'll also get down to the real details about the best practices for writing web-based RESTish APIs in Laravel.Jess Archer Twitter - h
Storage, with Frank de Jonge
Laravel offers two systems for accessing the filesystem: the File facade and the Storage facade. The Storage facade wraps a package called "Flysystem", and in this episode Flysystem creator Frank de Jonge talks about how Laravel's storage and file systems work and talks about some best practices for working with them.Frank de Jonge Twitter - https://twitter.com/frankdejongeFrank on GitHub
Cache, Session, Middleware, & Request, with Samantha Geitz
Some of the most important pieces of Laravel are still those which don't fit neatly into broader categories. In this episode we cover those and somehow even manage to tie them together in a mega episode with four neat and clean introductions.Samantha Geitz Twitter Account - https://twitter.com/SamanthaGeitzSamantha Geitz website - https://samanthageitz.com/ The Laravel Podcast, Season 3:
The Service Container, with Christoph Rumpel
You may not know it, but the service container — also known as the container, the IOC container, the DI container, or just "the application" — is that the core of every Laravel application. It's the glue that holds it all together! In this episode, author of Laravel Core Adventures Christoph Rumpel helps us dig deeply into what the container is and why it's good for you to know about it.C
Tinker, Artisan, & CLI, with Nuno Maduro
While Laravel is a web framework, many of our interactions with our apps—whether when writing them or when using them—happens on the command line. In this episode, Laravel employee and creator of Laravel Zero Nuno Maduro joins us to talk about the CLI and the tools Laravel exposes for us to interact with it via the CLI.Nuno’s Twitter Account - https://twitter.com/enunomaduroNuno’s Blog -
Testing, with Adam Wathan
Learning how to test your applications can be overwhelming. In this episode, testing master Adam Wathan, author of TailwindCSS and host of Full Stack Radio, joins us in another role: The creator of Test-Driven Laravel. Learn about all the basics of automated testing, how to write and run tests in Laravel, and much more.Adam Wathan’s Twitter Account - https://twitter.com/adamwathanAdam’s B
Mix, with Jordan Pittman
Webpack seems to be the brunt of every joke around JavaScript tooling these days, but somehow it still sticks around--probably because it's the most powerful tool we've got! Learn how Laravel Mix helps us tame Webpack and, with very simple configuration and some helpful conventions, gets us up and running with pre-processed JavaScript and CSS in no time!Jordan Pittman Twitter - https://t
Presets & Jetstream, with Michael Dyrynda
One of the most powerful tools in creating Laravel apps quickly is how much you can get done in an app that just contains the skeleton scaffold Laravel comes with. The frontend presets, which in Laravel 8+ are now contained in a tool called Jetstream, allow you to scaffold your frontend build tooling and user registration, login, and management, all with a single command. Learn more in th
Authorization and Authentication, with Joseph Silber
If your app has users, it's likely you're going to want to know who they are and what they can--and can't--do. Take a listen to this introduction to the two "auth"'s, authentication and authorization, and how they work in Laravel.Joseph on twitter - https://twitter.com/joseph_silberJoseph's Blog - https://josephsilber.com/postsJoseph on the Laravel Meetup about collections - https://youtu
