Episode 34 · · 16:55
Is all technical debt bad? Can it serve a valuable purpose? We share our opinions along with some tips on how to be strategic when paying down technical debt in your project.
Episode 33 · · 13:22
You just attended a conference or finished a book/course and you're all excited to try out some new "best practice". We discuss how to balance this enthusiasm with the needs of your ...
Episode 32 · · 14:45
As developers, coding is the fun part, but we share why we like to slow down and take some time to wireframe before diving into the editor* Download our free Laravel Tips ebook
Episode 31 · · 17:50
Maybe "continuous integration" sounds like a complex thing to setup. We explain why it doesn't have to be, how to start small, and what the benefits are.
Episode 30 · · 18:32
So someone has asked you to build an app, or add a feature to an app. How do you decide exactly what to build and how much to charge? We share our approach to these important questio...
Episode 29 · · 11:02
Logs and error trackers are a vital tool for maintaining a production app. But if you're not careful, they can get so noisy they stop providing value. We discuss a few reasons why th...
Episode 28 · · 21:58
This episode is a little different. We take a peek behind the scenes as to how we qualify projects, and the sorts of things you might think about before deciding whether or not to ta...
Episode 27 · · 17:10
Roles and permissions are a core part of most applications. Laravel provides some tools for managing and enforcing this, and third party packages provide even more features. Aaron an...
Episode 26 · · 17:45
When you're building a Laravel app, you're writing PHP code, but you're dealing with many patterns and conveniences provided by Laravel. So where do you draw the line between the two...
Episode 25 · · 12:41
> Developer: "I just need to SSH in real quick"> Server admin: "No"Have you had this discussion? Listen in as Joel and Aaron talk about their experience on teams of different sizes, ...
Episode 24 · · 19:33
Where should I place this curly brace? Trailing commas or not? Have you encountered disagreements about coding standards on your team. In this episode we explain the benefits of codi...
Episode 23 · · 15:58
We've all been stuck with something we didn't know. Should you ask for help? And how? Or if someone on your team asks you a question, how can you handle it best? We discuss it all.Do...
Episode 22 · · 14:55
What are the big 3 types of tests we use on our projects? How do we decide which to use? Listen in as we discuss this and more.Need help improving your testing strategy, or just need...
Episode 21 · · 17:23
It's no tabs versus spaces, but it's close. Do you use guarded or fillable in your Laravel models? Aaron and Joel share their default approach, as well as several reasons for that ch...
Episode 20 · · 14:42
It's easy to get used to things that cause us friction or pain in our development process. In this episode, we discuss how to avoid that trap and how to evaluate when to invest time ...
Episode 19 · · 14:16
Validation may seem boring, but it's a vital part of any Laravel application. Joel and Aaron share some tips on validation along with exciting news about a new resource to master Lar...
Episode 18 · · 15:18
Why is it important to think about a future project hand-off at the beginning of a client relationship? Aaron and Joel share their approach.Sign up for our Laravel tips newsletter!
Episode 17 · · 15:31
Last episode we discussed how to deal with a "slow app" complaint. This episode we discuss some technical approaches to find and fix the issue.Sign up for our Laravel tips newsletter!
Episode 16 · · 14:38
The dreaded support ticket gets filed: App is slow! Before you get defensive or close as "Won't fix", consider a few tips on how to successfully approach this situation.Sign up for o...
Episode 15 · · 16:48
Aaron and Joel have joined a fair number of projects over the years. Listen as they share some tips on how to make process less painful for your team.Sign up for our Laravel tips new...