Episode 14 · · 15:06
Laravel and PHP have a rich ecosystem, but it's good to weigh the pros and cons before reaching for a new package. We share some things to consider.Sign up for our Laravel tips newsl...
Episode 13 · · 15:15
Where are some good starting points for modernizing and improving a legacy codebase? Joel and Aaron discuss a few ideas where you could start.Sign up for our Laravel tips newsletter!...
Episode 12 · · 14:55
The eternal question that every developer hears: How long is that going to take? Aaron and Joel discuss some ways to frame that question, and how to provide an estimate that will avo...
Episode 11 · · 14:21
Stepping into an unfamiliar codebase with a long history can be a challenge. Aaron and Joel share some tips on how to get started and build confidence that you're making things bette...
Episode 10 · · 14:17
Some shy away from code review, not wanting to be critiqued. Aaron and Joel share some tips on how to get the most out of code reviews, and things to look for as a code reviewer.00:0...
Episode 9 · · 18:16
Aaron and Joel talk about why they write tests and what sorts of tests they find valuable.00:00 Why do we write tests?03:05 Implied trust in packages04:15 What do you test? How do yo...
Episode 8 · · 12:14
We discuss a couple scenarios where there's more than one way to do something, and how we think through our decision.00:00 How to pick what file to put this code in?01:51 An example ...
Episode 7 · · 16:08
How do you learn a new technology? Or how do you find out what's changed in the latest version of something you already use? Aaron and Joel share some tips on what they do.00:00 So m...
Episode 6 · · 16:07
The technologies we work with are extremely detailed. Without a clear mental model of how things work together, it's easy to get lost or confused.00:00 A common pattern when a dev is...
Episode 5 · · 16:08
Disagreements and debate can sap your team's energy. We'll talk about some ways to avoid unnecessary conflicts, and how to successfully handle a difference of opinion on your team.00...
Episode 4 · · 15:11
Croissants are great because they're flaky, but no one likes a flaky test. We share some strategies on how to make your tests more reliable.00:00 Flaky tests are the worst02:12 Why r...
Episode 3 · · 11:23
00:00 The desire to upgrade to a shiny new Laravel version02:20 I actually enjoy maintenance03:48 An analogy with cars04:30 The importance of communication05:30 Making it easier to u...
Episode 2 · · 15:22
00:00 The thought process when you get stuck01:40 An example with CSS03:40 Tools that can help locally06:15 Using a debugger to learn about Laravel06:30 Tools that can help in a remo...
Episode 1 · · 10:52
00:00 The urge to automate everything01:49 Document before you automate02:45 Weighing time spent versus time saved03:30 Automation isn't maintenance-free04:08 Types of automation05:1...