Stop Using Pseudo-Types
Pseudo-types like callable and iterable may seem convenient at first glance, but they introduce ambiguities and make code harder to analyze.
Read more [f2r.github.io]
PHP version stats, January 2025 edition
Brent is back with an update of the PHP version stats.
Read more [stitcher.io]
Join 9,500+ smart developers
Get my monthly newsletter with what I learn from running Spatie, building Oh Dear, and maintaining 300+ open source packages. Practical takes on Laravel, PHP, and AI that you can actually use.
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. You can also follow me on X.
"Freek publishes a super resourceful and practical newsletter. A must for anyone in the Laravel space"
Elegant Pipeline Cleanup with Laravel's finally Method
The new finally method simplifies how you handle post-pipeline operations, whether your pipeline succeeds or fails.
Read more [www.harrisrafto.eu]
The email:dns rule might slow down your Laravel app
– infinitypaul.medium.com - submitted by Paul Edward
Here's how a unsuspicious validation rule can wind up making your app slower.
Read more [infinitypaul.medium.com]
Using Laravel Tinker in Chrome DevTools
Tony Lea created a new Chrome extension that will add a PHP tab in Chrome DevTools. Nice!
Read more [amitmerchant.com]
Building a micro dependency container, because why not?
– flareapp.io - submitted by Spatie
Here's why and how we added a mini container in a framework agnostic package.
Read more [flareapp.io]
PHP Fibers: How PHP is Finally Warming Up to Asynchronous Programming
PHP Fibers, introduced in PHP 8.1, enable asynchronous programming by allowing functions to pause and resume execution. Here are some good examples on how to use them.
Read more [byteblog.medium.com]
Download Files Easily with Laravel's HTTP sink Method
Here's another nifty Laravel method
Read more [medium.com]
How Geocodio keeps 300M addresses up to date
Using a Laravel pipeline is always nice to structure a process like this.
Read more [www.geocod.io]
SQL NULLs are Weird!
Here are some special cases that you should keep in mind when working with NULL.
Read more [raymondtukpe.com]
Manually setting the intended URL for routes in Laravel
Laravel’s redirect response can be manually set to redirect users back to a specific URL after authentication or feedback submission.
Read more [amitmerchant.com]
SQLite vs. MySQL: What are the differences between MySQL and SQLite?
The choice between the two depends on the specific requirements and use case of the application.
Read more [highperformancesqlite.com]
Filament Crash-Course: Create a Customizable Admin Panel in Minutes
– tighten.com - submitted by Kayla Helmick
Learn to create a customizable admin panel in minutes with our Filament Crash-Course.
Read more [tighten.com]
Pass by Reference vs Pass by Value in PHP: What’s the REAL Difference?
– youtu.be - submitted by Bert De Swaef
In this short video, we break down the key differences between Pass by Value and Pass by Reference in PHP. 🚀 Understanding these two concepts is essential for writing efficient and bug-free code. Learn how PHP handles variables when passed to functions, and see how small changes in your code can have a BIG impact on performance and behavior! 🔍
Read more [youtu.be]
Create a domain using Spatie event sourcing
– albertoarena.it - submitted by Alberto Arena
Laravel event sourcing generator adds a new Artisan command that can generate a full domain directory structure for Spatie event sourcing.
Read more [albertoarena.it]
Command Line Interface Guidelines
– clig.dev
Good naming, consistency, clear communication, and discoverability. These are things that do not only apply to command line programs, but to general development as well.
Read more [clig.dev]
Laravel’s parallel testing on multiple DB connections
Pretty cool that this behaviour can be customized easily.
Read more [sarahjting.com]
Don't hardcode admin domains for auth
Stephen Rees-Carter tells how hardcoding admin domains in code can lead to security vulnerabilities
Read more [securinglaravel.com]
Complete Guide to Laravel and Livewire PHP Attributes (23 Attributes)
– nabilhassen.com - submitted by Nabil Hassen
Learn about the 23 powerful Laravel and Livewire PHP Attributes.
Read more [nabilhassen.com]
Exploring the browser rendering process
Here's everything what a browser does to display the content of an URL.
Read more [abhisaha.com]