Best Laracon Podcasts (2024)

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The one with feature flags 36:44

2d ago36:44

36:44

In this episode, Jake and Michael discuss feature flags, particularly the freshly-released before hook, and the perils of incorrect eager loading as your application scales. Show links Fool's mate Tim MacDonald Introduce 'before' hookBy Jacob Bennett and Michael Dyrynda

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Ep 12: Coffee w/ Dr. Sforzando & Prof. Leitmotif 1:13:11

10d ago1:13:11

1:13:11

Austen Sforzando and Jesse Leitmotif contemplate the fine intricacies of jazz drumming, the musical concepts of Dredg, the 3D printing of multi-stringed instruments, and brewing coffee with pourovers, moka pots, and/or french presses. We might also nerd about keyboards for an indeterminate amount of time. Links: Music Sforzando Leitmotif Dredg Coff…

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JSON vs Polymorphism and editable index pages 39:27

16d ago39:27

39:27

In this episode, Jake and Michael discuss whether you should push polymorphism to the database or settle for a simple JSON field, and we discuss options for rendering multiple edit fields on an index page. Show links My User Guide Liquid DeathBy Jacob Bennett and Michael Dyrynda

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Ep 11: Horsing Around in the Third Dimension 1:06:05

18d ago1:06:05

1:06:05

Austen and Jesse dig into the backlog of past recordings and publish another episode! This one is all about horsing around with trailers, hand-wiring keyboards, counterfeiting soldering irons, printing in the third dimension, and PHP. Tell us! What do you think of: Strict types TDD Enums PHP attributes Match expressions Find us on X @austencam and …

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Listener Q&A: ChatGPT, Laravel Hangups & Best Practices, API Docs, Inertia Next Steps 44:26

19d ago44:26

44:26

In this episode, we dive into listener-generated questions. Join us as we cover a wide range of topics, from hangups in new Laravel apps and best practices for bigger apps, to the impact of AI tools on our workflows. We'll discuss common mistakes when building your first Laravel application, tips for documenting APIs, Laravel's transformative impac…

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An Open-Source Panel, the Future of PHP, and Delegation in Business 43:12

1M ago43:12

43:12

In this episode of the Laravel podcast, Matt and Taylor explore a variety of topics, including ones suggested by listeners! Taylor shares insights from his recent trip to San Francisco, where he participated in an open-source discussion panel hosted by the venture capital firm, Accel. They also discuss the current state of PHP, how it is perceived …

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Music, feature flags, and making the new one do what the old one did 43:43

2M ago43:43

43:43

In this episode, Jake and Michael discuss music we're into at the moment, using Pennant for feature flags in Laravel, and the age old set of requirements: "it needs to do everything the old one did" Show links Audio Reign Louis Cole Vulfpeck Burn the Jukebox Laracon AUBy Jacob Bennett and Michael Dyrynda

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Slots. Slots. Slots. 1:25:02

2M ago1:25:02

1:25:02

Why can we not have slots in Livewire components?sBy Daniel Coulbourne & Caleb Porzio

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Pitching the perfect Laracon talk - Michael Dyrynda 53:34

2M ago53:34

53:34

Michael sits down with Mitchell to discuss speaking at Laracon Australia! Michael Dyrynda is a Laravel developer, conference organiser, and serial podcaster, and he lives in Adelaide. The conversation delves into creating captivating conference talks through insights from Laracon AU, emphasising finding engaging topics, effective pitching, and tips…

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The Terminal Guy - Joe Tannenbaum 45:50

2M ago45:50

45:50

Joe sits down with Mitchell to discuss all things terminal! Joe Tannenbaum is a Laravel developer, living in New York, who has (since recording) recently joined the Laravel team. The conversation delves into Joe's impactful presence on Twitter through his compelling terminal experiments, his approach to using the terminal for development, and his e…

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The one about onboarding junior developers 32:51

2M ago32:51

32:51

Jake and Michael discuss bowling, onboarding new junior developers right out of college, and the mindset required to be able to teach people the very basics of programming (and reading).By Jacob Bennett and Michael Dyrynda

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Laravel 11 learnings, nested validation, and the simplicity of Laravel 38:16

3M ago38:16

38:16

Jake and Michael discuss some of the gotchas upgrading from a previous version of Laravel to 11.x, integrating a React frontend built in parallel to its backend, nested validation, and the simplicity of using a batteries-included framework like Laravel. Show links Laravel Bootcamp Laracasts Laravel Up and Running Onramp to Laravel Laravel Shift…

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Laravel 11 Release, Context, New Hires, & Open-Source Sustainability 33:29

3M ago33:29

33:29

Welcome back to another episode of the Laravel podcast! In this episode, we dive into the exciting release of Laravel 11 and discuss its impact since it has been out in the wild. Taylor also shares his insights on the release and other recent developments in the Laravel ecosystem, including the launch of Herd Pro. Additionally, we discuss the new h…

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Verbs, stolen chargers, and Laravel 11 51:00

4M ago51:00

51:00

In this episode, Jake and Michael discuss Verbs, a take on event sourcing that strives to be simpler and more obvious to grok, children stealing device chargers, and some things to remember when upgrading to Laravel 11. Show links Verbs Laravel ShiftBy Jacob Bennett and Michael Dyrynda

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Horses for Courses 12:57

4M ago12:57

12:57

We love tools: linters, type checkers, test runners, asset compilers, et al. Whilst these tools can help solve problems, they might also be a sledgehammer when all you really need is a screwdriver. Let me tell you a little anecdote about upgrading my personal site to Laravel 11, and why sometimes removing a tool is even better than adding one.…

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Sweatshop Season 48:04

4M ago48:04

48:04

Laracon India. Lets get gross. Sweatshops. Cohort 2By Daniel Coulbourne & Caleb Porzio

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Season Six Trailer 1:09

4M ago1:09

1:09

(Posted in the middle of Season Six, to take advantage of new features in our podcast hosting platform)By Taylor Otwell, Matt Stauffer

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Using Laravel in the enterprise - Nigel James 49:16

4M ago49:16

49:16

Nigel sits down with Mitchell to discuss using Laravel in the enterprise software world. Nigel James is an enterprise software developer, and the owner of Square Cloud. Mitchell Davis runs Atlas Software and RecruitKit. The Atlas Software blog (00:00) - I've got some explaining to do (02:54) - A day in the life of Nigel James (05:07) - Getting star…

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(AI) You're Telling me a Shrimp Fried This Rice? 3:46

4M ago3:46

3:46

This episode was written and recorded by AIBy Daniel Coulbourne & Caleb Porzio

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Soup Season 1:04:02

4M ago1:04:02

1:04:02

We've become addicted to cheap money. Our cheap conveniences are like shifting sands. As VC titans play on our insecurities and whims, only soup stands to sustain us in the world to come.By Daniel Coulbourne & Caleb Porzio

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Recorded Before the Planetscale Thing 1:00:25

4M ago1:00:25

1:00:25

Look we all know there are things to talk about but we recorded this last week before any of that stuff happened!By Daniel Coulbourne & Caleb Porzio

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Handling error state, reviewing code, and request data objects 35:19

5M ago35:19

35:19

Jake and Michael discuss using state machines to handle accurately and predictably handling error state, reviewing code and having your code reviewed, and converting request objects to data objects Show links - XState - Jake's State Machine's talk from Laracon US - Spatie's Laravel DataBy Jacob Bennett and Michael Dyrynda

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The Stories We Tell Ourselves 16:02

5M ago16:02

16:02

Tell me what you think of this. We all have certain stories about ourselves that we repeat, like mantras. "I am the type of person who is X, therefore..." But, for all the reps, I'm not sure these are doing us any good at all.By Jeffrey Way

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Laravel 11, Reverb, Herd Windows/Pro, & Other Laracon EU Recap 37:16

5M ago37:16

37:16

In this episode of the Laravel Podcast, we are diving into the highlights of Laracon EU including the unveiling of Laravel 11 and the introduction of Laravel Reverb. Taylor Otwell shares insights on the streamlined application structure and new features in Laravel 11. We also discuss the launch of Laravel Herd for Windows and Herd Pro, offering pow…

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Ep 10: Granny Games & Playdates 1:17:47

5M ago1:17:47

1:17:47

Shrimp, bagels, grannies pwning newbs, fantasy consoles, Alan Turing cameos, 'American Hand Egg', and data loss; This episode has it all! Links & Notes: Game dev Panic Playdate handheld console and SDK Godot game engine Creativity in the design of Comix Zone M*ckup (Part 2) ⚠️ Be careful with this software on macOS Ventura and Sonoma! ⚠️ Find us on…

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The one with Ripples, Forge previews, and Laracon 42:04

5M ago42:04

42:04

Jake and Michael discuss another of Michael's podcasts, Ripples, setting up review sites on Laravel Forge with Ryan Chandler's Forge Previewer, and speaking and attending Laracon(s). Show links Ripples Ryan Chandler Forge Previewer Laracon US PHPTek Here’s why you should attend LaraconBy Jacob Bennett and Michael Dyrynda

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Here's Why You Should Attend Laracon 14:31

5M ago14:31

14:31

Luke, here! I recently got the chance to attend and speak at Laracon EU 2024, and it was fantastic. The venue was awesome, the talks were amazing, but what really makes the event special are the conversations you have with like-minded developers. Let me tell you about it.By Jeffrey Way

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Find Your Fit 14:11

5M ago14:11

14:11

It occurred to me recently that, if my job consisted exclusively of writing code 40 hours a week, I don't think I'd be a programmer today. I might go out of my mind. The secret, from my experience, is to find your fit. Figure out how to combine all of your skills into some unique concoction that gets you through the day with a smile on your face.…

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The one about sending email 37:56

5M ago37:56

37:56

In this episode, Jake and Michael discuss the differences between transactional and campaign email and some approaches to sending them. We also touch on Jake speaking on PHP[TEK] 2024 on the topic of state machines. Show links Statecharts XState Visualizer xstate-viz Mermaid [PHP]TEK 2024 List-Unsubscribe header Google email sender guidelines SendS…

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Hiring at Laravel, Laracons & Laravel Lives, and Typesense 30:59

5M ago30:59

30:59

In this episode of the Laravel Podcast, we talk about the recent announcement of hiring a new head of engineering at Laravel and the impact it will have on the future of Laravel. We also dive into the upcoming conferences and events, including Laracon EU, Laracon US, and Laracon India. Additionally, we talk about Typesense, a potential alternative …

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The one with the keyboards and Filament 42:22

6M ago42:22

42:22

Jake and Michael discuss their new keyboards, as well as Jake's somewhat secret usage of Filament for building out some of the user-facing aspects of his main work application. Show links Keychron K11 Pro Filament Kind of annoyed at ReactBy Jacob Bennett and Michael Dyrynda

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Juggle the Idea 11:22

6M ago11:22

11:22

If someone on your team presents a business idea to you, they've likely had it simmering in their head for quite some time. Don't be so quick to toss that idea aside. If there's such a thing as anti-patterns in business, this is one of them. Give the idea its due.By Jeffrey Way

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Cashier vs. Spark, Pest vs. PHPUnit, and How We Manage Remote Teams 41:09

6M ago41:09

41:09

In this episode of the Laravel Podcast we are packing it in! We're diving into the freshest drops, like FrankenPHP, Cashier Quickstarts, and the buzz about the upcoming Laravel Worldwide Meetup. We'll also weigh Cashier against Spark, discuss boot service providers for all your apps, pit Pest versus PHPUnit for testing, and get into the details of …

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Cats, cuddles, community, and ChatGPT - Marty Friedel and Ruslan Steiger 1:15:25

6M ago1:15:25

1:15:25

Marty and Rus sit down with Mitchell to discuss cats, cuddles, community, and ChatGPT. Marty Friedel is the development director at Mity Digital. Ruslan Steiger is a freelance developer in Switzerland, and also runs the Laravel Switzerland meetup. Mitchell Davis runs Atlas Software and RecruitKit. The new Atlas Software website (00:00) - E002 - Mar…

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The North Meets South meets Cash Money Cowork New Year extravaganza 1:20:25

6M ago1:20:25

1:20:25

By Jacob Bennett and Michael Dyrynda

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40 spoonfuls of Marmite - James Brooks and Greg Skerman 1:03:13

7M ago1:03:13

1:03:13

James and Greg sit down with Mitchell to discuss podcasting, being a first time speaker at Laracon, and have the Marmite conversation. James Brooks is a software engineer and Laravel core team member. Greg Skerman is the head of engineering at iseekplant. Mitchell Davis runs Atlas Software and RecruitKit. (00:00) - Introduction (01:19) - Podcasting…

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How Taylor Otwell Came Up With Products That Have Earned Him Millions 42:23

7M ago42:23

42:23

In this episode of the Laravel Podcast, we revisit a Laravel Snippet from 2019 in which Taylor talks about how he comes up with ideas for products. We also cover how to build your audience, how to balance perfection and just shipping, and how to finish what you’ve started. Whether you identify as a programmer or harbor aspirations of entrepreneursh…

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