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In Praise of –dry-run
Henrik Warne makes a good case for adding a –dry-run mode to commands that change state. It gives you a fast, safe way to verify configuration, inspect behavior, and test workflows without side effects. Read Read more…
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How Will LLMs Transform Us? AI as a Tool in the Future of Development
This article frames AI as a tool to support, not replace, developers, emphasizing the importance of staying in control of how and when it’s used. It encourages a thoughtful approach where developers leverage AI for Read more…
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What Paddle doesn’t tell you about implementing metered billing
How to implement calendar-month metered billing on Paddle using zero-value subscriptions, one-time charges, and a homemade invoice grace period. Read more
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Introducing TypeScript Transformer 3
Ruben explains the full rewrite behind TypeScript Transformer 3 and why the new architecture makes the package much more flexible. The post covers the new transformer pipeline, AST-based output, improved type parsing via PHPStan, and Read more…
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Talking about Laravel, Oh Dear, and AI
In this interview, I talk about Laravel, application monitoring, and how AI is changing the way developers work.
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Scotty vs Laravel Envoy: Spatie’s New Deploy Tool Is Worth the Switch
Hafiz compares Scotty with Laravel Envoy and explains why Spatie’s new deploy tool is a nicer fit for SSH-based deployments. He walks through the plain bash format, improved terminal output, migration path, and zero-downtime deployment Read more…
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Spatie Guidelines as AI Skills
We turned our internal coding guidelines into reusable AI skills, so coding assistants can follow the same conventions their team uses. The package works with Laravel Boost and the broader skills.sh ecosystem, and ships with Read more…
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Validating Array Inputs in Laravel Without the N+1
Validate nested array inputs in Laravel form requests without the N+1. Prefetch lookup data in prepareForValidation and check items in memory. Read more
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The Great CSS Expansion
A comprehensive look at how new CSS features are replacing JavaScript libraries. Anchor positioning, the Popover API, scroll-driven animations, view transitions, customizable selects, and more. The article estimates around 322 kB of JavaScript that can Read more…