Laravel Creator Spotlight
Go behind the scenes with interviews from Laravel creators, maintainers, contributors, and community leaders. This podcast features conversations about Laravel development, open-source projects, startups, developer workflows, conference experiences, and lessons learned from building with PHP and Laravel. Hear insights from the people shaping the Laravel ecosystem and get inspired by real stories from the community.
Episodes
The first official Laravel Meetup in Georgia
The conversation revolves around the launch of a brand new Laravel Meetup in the country of Georgia, featuring discussions with the co-founders of RedBerry, a software development agency based in Georgia. The meetup aims to bring together the Laravel community in Georgia and provide a platform for sharing experiences and knowledge related to Laravel and PHP development.TakeawaysLaravel community i
Matt Stauffer on Shaping the Future of PHP Through the Foundation
Matt Stauffer discusses his recent appointment to the PHP Foundation board and provides insights into the foundation's purpose, structure, and impact on the Laravel community. He emphasizes the importance of community contribution and support for the PHP Foundation's initiatives, highlighting the potential for positive change and collaboration within the PHP ecosystem.TakeawaysPHP Foundation's Pur
NativePHP After Laracon India: Mobile, Plugins, and AI Workflows
The conversation covers experiences at Laracon India and preparations for Laracon EU, as well as announcements made at Laracon India regarding Native PHP version 3, technical limitations, open-source development, and showcasing Native PHP's apps and capabilities. The conversation delves into the power of Laravel plugins and their impact on empowering developers. It explores early plugin adoption a
Laravel, AI, and the Future of PHP (Live Chat with Jump24 Co-Founder Daniel Newns)
In this live episode of the Laravel Creator Series, I’m joined by Dan Newns, co-founder of Jump24, a Laravel development studio with over a decade of real-world experience building Laravel applications across multiple industries.We talk candidly about:- How Jump24 uses Laravel in client and internal projects- Creating weekly “This Week in Laravel” style videos- AI tools in PHP and Laravel workflow
How to Get Hired and Hire Better with Dave Hicking
We sat down with Dave Hicking to talk about LaraJobs' new section of articles and videos to help you advance your career and improve your hiring processes. They are breaking it down into two sections:For Developers: How to Get HiredThis section offers insights and practical advice to assist developers in navigating the job market effectively. Some of the highlights include:Finding Your First Devel
Built With Laravel featuring Matt Stauffer
Today, Matt Stauffer joined us to discuss his newest project, BuiltWithLaravel, a list of companies and organizations using Laravel in the non-Laravel world. This is the list to use when you want to show someone how widespread Laravel's adoption is.Show links* BuiltWithLaravel: https://builtwithlaravel.com* Tighten: https://tighten.com/* Fieldgoal: https://fieldgoal.io* Jigsaw: https://jigsaw.tigh
Securing Laravel Applications with Stephen Rees-Carter
Join us as Stephen Rees-Carter delves into Laravel security, discussing security consulting, the importance of penetration testing, and common vulnerabilities found in Laravel applications. Show LinksAll Stephens links & socials → https://pinkary.com/@valorinSecuring Laravel (mailing list) → https://securinglaravel.com/Pentesting Laravel series → https://securinglaravel.com/pentestPractical La
NativePHP for iOS with Simon Hamp
Simon Hamp discusses the development of Native PHP iOS, a project that allows PHP applications to run natively on iOS devices without needing a web server. He shares the journey from the initial concept of Native PHP to the realization of mobile app development, the technical workings of the application, potential use cases, and future enhancements. The discussion highlights the empowerment of dev
Whisp, a Pure PHP SSH server, with Ashley Hindle
WhispPHP is a Pure PHP SSH server created by Ashley Hindle. It is the simplest way to build PHP SSH apps and allows you to run your Laravel Prompts apps through SSH with ridiculous simplicity.Show Links: - Whisp Docs - https://whispphp.com- Whisp Demos - https://whispphp.com/docs/1.0.0/whisp-demos- Ashley’s site - https://ashleyhindle.com- FancyOG - https://fancyog.com- Croft - https://github.com/
Larabelles, Conference Speaking, and more with Zuzana K
In this episode, Eric L. Barnes sits down with Zuzana to explore the power of community in tech and her journey building Larabelles, an initiative supporting women and everyone who doesn't identify as a man in Laravel development. Zuzana shares her path into tech, the challenges of promoting diversity, and why visible role models matter. They dive into the importance of sponsorships, the flexibili
Exploring LaraLamma, LLMs, Prompts, and the Future of Development with Alfred Nutile
Alfred Nutile dives deep into the intersection of Laravel and the growing influence of Large Language Models (LLMs) in development. With over a decade of experience, including introducing Laravel at Pfizer, Alfred shares how LLMs are shaping the future of programming and content creation. We discuss how he leverages LLMs in his current work, his thoughts on the potential they unlock for developers
HydePHP - The Static Site Generator with Caen De Silva
Join us as we discuss the features and benefits of HydePHP, its integration with existing Laravel applications, and the motivation behind its creation. Caen shares insights into the challenges of maintaining an open-source project and the importance of providing a quality developer experience. The conversation also touches on the use cases for HydePHP beyond blogging, including documentation, and
MySql Explain with Tobias Petry
This week, we welcome Tobias Petry to the Laravel Creator Series show to discuss his journey into database optimization, the development of his MySQL Explain tool, and the acquisition of the domain `mysqlexplain.com`. Tobias also shares insights about his other projects, including Stack Bricks, a tool for managing different database versions, and his contributions to the Laravel Debug Bar. ➡️ Save
Prezet: Laravel Markdown Blogging with Ben Bjurstrom
We are joined by Ben Bjurstrom to talk about his new project named Prezet which is a blogging app for Laravel that allows you to transform your markdown files into SEO-friendly blogs, articles, and documentation!## Show Links* Prezet - https://prezet.com* Intro Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkfCnjflA3Q* Ben's site - https://benbjurstrom.com* Ben's X - https://x.com/benbjurstrom----------
Connect your Laravel application to the physical world with Pinout
Pinout is a Laravel package that bridges the gap between web applications and hardware, enabling developers to control hardware components directly from their Laravel projects. With Pinout, you can interact with GPIO pins, control displays, and more, all within Laravel. How does Pinout work?Run your Laravel application directly on your Raspberry Pi, and connect your hardware to the GPIO pins.In yo
PHP Pie with James Titcumb
PIE is a new installer for PHP extensions intended to eventually replace PECL. It is distributed as a PHAR, just like Composer, and works similarly to Composer. However, it installs PHP extensions (PHP Modules or Zend Extensions) to your PHP installation rather than pulling PHP packages into your project or library.🔗 Show Linkshttps://laravel-news.com/php-pie-with-james-titcumbhttps://github.com/p
Laravel 12 and Laravel Shift with Jason McCreary
We are joined by Jason McCreary (JMac) to discuss the upcoming release of Laravel 12, the importance of small improvements in the framework, and the role of Laravel Shift in making our lives easier. Show Linkshttps://laravelshift.com/https://shop.laravelshift.com/https://x.com/gonedarkhttps://jasonmccreary.me/https://laravel-news.com/laravel-12-release-datehttps://laravel-news.com/laravel-12-larav
Curotec, Building and Leveraging AI, and more with Brian Dainis
We are joined by Brian Dainis, the founder of Curatech, discussing his journey in the Laravel community, the evolution of Laravel, and the business model of Curotech. Show Linkshttps://briandainis.comhttps://www.curotec.com/team/brian-dainis/https://www.curotec.comhttps://www.cursor.com/
Building Desktop Applications using Native PHP with Simon Hamp
In this episode, we are joined by Simon Hamp, the creator of Native PHP, about the project and its potential. Native PHP is a tool that allows developers to build desktop applications using PHP and distribute them without requiring PHP on the user's machine. Show Links:* NativePHP* Cronikl* Awesome NativePHP* LaraDir
ImapEngine with Steve Bauman
Steve Bauman talks with us about his newest package, ImapEngine, which provides a simple API for managing mailboxes -- without the PHP extension.## Show Links* https://github.com/stevebauman* https://github.com/DirectoryTree/ImapEngine* https://github.com/zbateson/mail-mime-parser* https://spamwise.ai/* https://github.com/DirectoryTree/LdapRecord
PHPverse - Celebrating PHP's 30th Anniversary with Brent Roose
Eric and Brent discuss the evolution of PHP, the importance of testing, and the introduction of Tempest, a new PHP framework. They delve into the challenges of code highlighting and the innovations that have emerged in the PHP community, including the exciting developments surrounding Franken-PHP. The discussion also touches on the future of PHP and upcoming events in the community.Show Links: * h
Statamic, Radical Design, and more with Jack McDade
In this episode, we welcome Jack McDade to the show to discuss Statamic, his Radical Design course, business, marketing, and more. Show LinksStatamicRadical Design Course Torched Tuna YouTube
Mastering Laravel, No Compromises, and SourceDive with Joel Clermont
In this conversation, Joel Clermont shares insights into his work within the Laravel ecosystem, including his educational initiatives through Mastering Laravel, the impact of daily tips, and the community he has built. He discusses his unique consulting model with No Compromises, emphasizing a flat fee structure that simplifies client relationships. The conversation also touches on his recent proj
Laravel Boost with Ashley Hindle
Laravel Boost is your new AI coding starter kit, designed to make working with AI agents better. It does this by feeding them Laravel-specific data to help them write higher-quality code. Ashley Hindle described it as, "Boost helps guide the AI to do better".Some of the features of Boost include:Provides a Laravel-specific MCP ServerVersion-specific documentationLaravel maintained AI guidelinesSho
Git Hooks Made Easy: How Whisky Helps Developers with Len Woodward
We talk with Len Woodward about his project Whisky. Whisky is the simplest, framework-agnostic, CLI tool for managing and enforcing a php project's git hooks across an entire team.Show Links: * [Len's GitHub](https://github.com/ProjektGopher)* [Len's Website](https://LenWoodward.com)* [Len's Twitter](https://x.com/ProjektGopher) * [Len's YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@ArtisanBuild)* [Whisky](ht
Building Connections and Friendships through Pair Programming with Ben Holmen
Ben Holman discusses his new project called the Pair-amid Scheme, which involves pairing with strangers to work on programming projects. He shares his experience of pairing with different people and highlights the benefits of this approach. Ben provides insights into how to have a successful pairing session, including setting up the right infrastructure and creating a positive and collaborative en
Aaron Francis: Laravel Solo, Courses, Screen casting | Laravel Creator Spotlight #18
In this episode of the Laravel Creator Spotlight, we speak with Aaron Francis and look at his journey to fame, his recent Laravel package called Solo, Try Hard Studios courses, transitioning from full-time work to running a full-time business, parenting, and his future plans.## Show LinksAaron's Twitter → https://twitter.com/aaronfrancisAaron's Bluesky →https://bsky.app/profile/aaronfrancis.comAar
Inside the New Laravel Forge with James Brooks
In this episode, Eric Barnes sits down with James Brooks, team lead for Laravel’s core services team, to dive into the new Laravel Forge launch. James walks through the biggest updates to Forge, from organization support and zero-downtime deployments to the new command palette that makes managing servers and deployments easier than ever.We also explore how Forge compares with Envoyer and Laravel C
Tim Leland: URL Shorteners and browser extensions | Laravel Creator Spotlight #19
We chat with Tim Leland about creating T.ly, a URL-shortening service. The discussion also touches on his experiences with building browser extensions and the impact of weather apps like Dark Sky on his projects.Show LinksTim Leland: https://timleland.comURL Shortner: https://t.ly
How to Create Tech Videos for YouTube with Josh Cirre
In this episode, we are joined by Josh Cirre to discuss his journey from creative beginnings in music and graphic design to his current role at Laravel and his passion for video production. Josh shares valuable insights on starting a YouTube channel, finding comfort in front of the camera, and the importance of using tools like OBS for efficient video editing. Sorry, the video on my side is jumpy.
Laracon AU with Michael Dyrynda
In this episode of Laravel News Creator Spotlight, Eric Barnes interviews Michael Dyrynda, the creator of Laracon AU. They discuss the importance of networking at conferences, Michael's journey in creating Laracon AU, and the enhancements made for social events this year. Michael shares insights on the role of community in development, his podcasting journey, and offers advice for new developers.
Mingle JS - Use React or Vue components in Livewire with Patricio
We are joined by @PatricioOnCode to talk about Mingle JS which allows you to mix React and Vue components in Livewire. EPISODE LINKS:* Mingle JS https://minglejs.unitedbycode.com* PHP WASM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-MAzsDm5d0* Play with Laravel, save the code, and share it with others https://github.com/ijpatricio/playwithlaravel* VoxPopSites: https://voxpopsites.com* VoxPop Preview: https
Laravel Advanced String package with Matt Stenson
In this episode of the Laravel News creator spotlight, Matt Stenson talks about his package called Laravel Advanced String that features methods like: * redacting credit cards * redacting social security numbers* splitting names* generating advanced passwords* extracting email domains* and more! Visit our post for more details: https://laravel-news.com/laravel-advanced-string-package
Andrew Schmelyun: Publishing Video Courses, Virtual and Physical Worlds, LLM's | LCP №6
In this conversation, Eric Barnes interviews Andrew Schmelyun, a full-stack developer and content creator. They discuss Andrew's experience with Laravel, his viral TikTok videos, and his current projects, including building a framework for publishing video courses, creating a Rube Goldberg machine that combines the virtual and physical worlds, and developing a new version of https://subvert.dev wi
Introducing Fusion - write PHP inside Vue and React components with Aaron Francis
Aaron Francis and Try Hard Studios just officially launched Fusion! Fusion is the simplest way to combine your modern JavaScript frontend with your Laravel backend. Send state from your backend to your frontend, and declare methods on the backend that can be called without API endpoints from your frontend. Fusion simplifies the process of working with JavaScript in Laravel, while still giving you
PHPxWorld - The resurgence of PHP meet-ups with Chris Morrell
Eric L. Barnes and Chris Morrell discuss the resurgence of PHP meetups post-COVID, focusing on the creation and growth of PHPX, a new initiative to revitalize local PHP communities. Show Links* Chris Morrell: https://cmorrell.com* PHP World https://phpx.world* PHPxNYC https://phpxnyc.com* PHPxPhilly https://phpxphilly.com* Upstate PHP https://upstatephp.com/* Laravel Events https://laravel-news.co
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