Episode 88 · · 16:01
How do you like to upgrade your app when the next new major version of Laravel comes out? Aaron and Joel share two different approaches they've used, and what added benefits you get ...
Episode 87 · · 15:25
We're developers, we write code! But sometimes it's worth thinking if we really need to fire up our editor, or if a better solution exists. We talk through some "behind the scenes" p...
Episode 86 · · 12:52
Just about every application needs the concept of roles and permissions. Often, there's a desire to allow non-developers to manage roles and permissions in the application interface,...
Episode 85 · · 12:13
You might have a book that really shaped how you write code today. Some books make more sense if you read them later in your career. We discuss the changing value of books as a learn...
Episode 84 · · 14:19
This is a surprisingly controversial topic. In this episode, we share why we write down migration methods, and it's probably not the reason you're thinking of.No call to action on th...
Episode 83 · · 14:18
It's frustrating to have a client, boss, or even co-worker attempt to micro-manage you. We share some tips on how to make the working relationship better.Need help building your Lara...
Episode 82 · · 10:14
Developers spend a large part of their day inside an editor. For a full-featured editor like PHPStorm, there may be some useful features you've never noticed. We discuss a few of those.
Episode 81 · · 15:49
PHPStan is a great tool, but if you're not careful it might push you to write code in a way you wouldn't normally write it. How can you balance a tool's strengths with your team's st...
Episode 80 · · 13:09
It is so exciting to watch a conference talk announcing some new tool or feature. Now you're back at work and your fingers are itching to type `composer install` - What do you do?Wan...
Episode 79 · · 09:19
Programmers have opinions on things. Shocking, I know! How can we tell someone we think there's a better way to do something, without being counterproductive and causing needless con...
Episode 78 · · 10:15
We get a bit nerdy here and dive deep on a few different ways to test record creation.Read more of our thoughts at masteringlaravel.io
Episode 77 · · 15:56
Do you maintain laser focus when you work, or are you a normal human being? How do you balance use of email and social media for legitimate work reasons without going down the rabbit...
Episode 76 · · 13:48
The discussion of final classes was a hot topic recently. We had planned on discussing this even before it came up on Twitter, but here is our unsolicited opinion.Is there some use c...
Episode 75 · · 12:25
We always write tests, and can't imagine working without them. But is there ever a time where it might make sense to delay writing some tests until later in the project? Let us tell ...
Episode 73 · · 15:09
Some interviewing techniques can be pretty disrespectful of the applicant's time or humanity. On today's episode we talk about some ways of approaching an interview to put the person...
Episode 72 · · 12:23
Maybe you're a solo dev or working on a small team. What benefits are there in widening your circle of developers? We talk through our own personal experiences in this episode.Show n...
Episode 71 · · 13:59
We'll admit it: sometimes we change our mind. In this episode, we discuss how we used to setup queues in Laravel tests, and why we changed it.Show Notes00:00 Sometimes we change our ...
Episode 70 · · 15:54
Rules in programming can be extremely helpful, especially on a team. But is it possible to go too far with rules? We discuss a couple recent scenarios where we could have made a rule...
Episode 69 · · 11:35
Before you vent some frustration on another tool or programming community, take a deep breath and think about why you're irritated? We talk about our own reactions to some technologi...
Episode 68 · · 10:52
We have such a rich ecosystem of packages in the Laravel and PHP community. But can there be too much of a good thing? What do we consider before adding a small package to our projec...
Episode 67 · · 11:45
Laravel has a vibrant community of people teaching and sharing what they've learned. What makes a good tip? Should you tweet or blog or both?00:00 Why blogging is beneficial02:43 Slo...
Episode 66 · · 14:18
New PHP version! New Laravel version! So exciting! But when does it make sense to upgrade, and when does it make sense to start using new language or framework features?PHP marches f...
Episode 65 · · 13:40
How can a bug be fun, and not frustrating? When you treat it like a puzzle. Let's walk through a recent bug with CSV mime type validation and go deep down the rabbit hole.Think of a ...
Episode 64 · · 12:29
User experience is a term we hear a lot as developers, but it can mean different things depending on the context. We discuss a recent project where decisions around which HTTP status...
Episode 63 · · 14:40
We discuss two "interesting" patterns we've observed in a number of Laravel projects. Let's take a step back and think about why we write tests the way we do.1:06 - One weird pattern...
Episode 62 · · 10:52
We've all been there: a thorny piece of code works, but it seems like there must be a better way to simplify it or make it more readable. We share one example when this happened to u...
Episode 61 · · 10:53
Hear about some cool new tool or coding technique on Twitter? Great, jump right in and use it on your biggest production app! Or . . . maybe don't. We share some thoughts on how to e...
Episode 60 · · 15:20
Do you always finish everything you plan on doing? Probably not, very few developers do. The problem isn't always how you work. Some of it is how you plan. We discuss several tips on...
Episode 59 · · 10:59
What do you do when you're stuck? Aaron shares a tip on how he breaks down a problem when he's feeling stuck.Are you stuck with your Laravel/PHP project? We can help! Book a free call.
Episode 58 · · 15:33
We all know we should write tests, but what should we test? Is there anything it doesn't make sense to test? We talk through a high-level approach to how we do feature testing in Lar...