Eric and Brent discuss the evolution of PHP, the importance of testing, and the introduction of Tempest, a new PHP framework. They delve into the challenges of code highlighting and the innovations that have emerged in the PHP community, including the exciting developments surrounding Franken-PHP. The discussion also touches on the future of PHP and upcoming events in the community. Show Links: * https://stitcher.io * https://www.youtube.com/@phpannotated * https://laravel-news.com/tempest-highl...
May 30, 2025•51 min•Ep. 29
WhispPHP is a Pure PHP SSH server created by Ashley Hindle. It is the simplest way to build PHP SSH apps and allows you to run your Laravel Prompts apps through SSH with ridiculous simplicity. Show Links: - Whisp Docs - https://whispphp.com - Whisp Demos - https://whispphp.com/docs/1.0.0/whisp-demos - Ashley’s site - https://ashleyhindle.com - FancyOG - https://fancyog.com - Croft - https://github.com/ashleyhindle/croft - Cursor AI IDE - https://www.cursor.com/ - Sam Carre’s ssh-php - https://gi...
Apr 15, 2025•29 min•Ep. 28
In this episode, Eric L. Barnes sits down with Zuzana to explore the power of community in tech and her journey building Larabelles, an initiative supporting women and everyone who doesn't identify as a man in Laravel development. Zuzana shares her path into tech, the challenges of promoting diversity, and why visible role models matter. They dive into the importance of sponsorships, the flexibility tech careers offer (especially for parents), and how creativity and mindfulness intersect with co...
Apr 10, 2025•58 min•Ep. 27
We sat down with Dave Hicking to talk about LaraJobs' new section of articles and videos to help you advance your career and improve your hiring processes . They are breaking it down into two sections: For Developers: How to Get Hired This section offers insights and practical advice to assist developers in navigating the job market effectively. Some of the highlights include: Finding Your First Developer Job : Essential strategies for landing your first role in software development. Level Up: F...
Apr 07, 2025•30 min•Ep. 26
Pinout is a Laravel package that bridges the gap between web applications and hardware, enabling developers to control hardware components directly from their Laravel projects. With Pinout, you can interact with GPIO pins, control displays, and more, all within Laravel. How does Pinout work? Run your Laravel application directly on your Raspberry Pi, and connect your hardware to the GPIO pins. In your Laravel application, you can use the PinService facade to control individual pins. Or you can u...
Apr 03, 2025•25 min•Ep. 25
Steve Bauman talks with us about his newest package, ImapEngine, which provides a simple API for managing mailboxes -- without the PHP extension. ## Show Links * https://github.com/stevebauman * https://github.com/DirectoryTree/ImapEngine * https://github.com/zbateson/mail-mime-parser * https://spamwise.ai/ * https://github.com/DirectoryTree/LdapRecord
Feb 25, 2025•44 min•Ep. 24
We are joined by Jason McCreary (JMac) to discuss the upcoming release of Laravel 12, the importance of small improvements in the framework, and the role of Laravel Shift in making our lives easier. Show Links https://laravelshift.com/ https://shop.laravelshift.com/ https://x.com/gonedark https://jasonmccreary.me/ https://laravel-news.com/laravel-12-release-date https://laravel-news.com/laravel-12-laravel-shift...
Feb 19, 2025•36 min•Ep. 23
Aaron Francis and Try Hard Studios just officially launched Fusion! Fusion is the simplest way to combine your modern JavaScript frontend with your Laravel backend. Send state from your backend to your frontend, and declare methods on the backend that can be called without API endpoints from your frontend. Fusion simplifies the process of working with JavaScript in Laravel, while still giving you full control and the full power of a batteries-included backend. Find out more in our Fusion release...
Feb 14, 2025•30 min•Ep. 22
Simon Hamp discusses the development of Native PHP iOS, a project that allows PHP applications to run natively on iOS devices without needing a web server. He shares the journey from the initial concept of Native PHP to the realization of mobile app development, the technical workings of the application, potential use cases, and future enhancements. The discussion highlights the empowerment of developers familiar with Laravel to create mobile applications and the importance of building a cohesiv...
Feb 13, 2025•31 min•Ep. 21
Join us as we discuss the features and benefits of HydePHP, its integration with existing Laravel applications, and the motivation behind its creation. Caen shares insights into the challenges of maintaining an open-source project and the importance of providing a quality developer experience. The conversation also touches on the use cases for HydePHP beyond blogging, including documentation, and introduces Caen's new project, Release.new, which generates release notes from Git history. 🔗 Show ...
Feb 10, 2025•23 min•Ep. 20
We chat with Tim Leland about creating T.ly, a URL-shortening service. The discussion also touches on his experiences with building browser extensions and the impact of weather apps like Dark Sky on his projects. Show Links Tim Leland: https://timleland.com URL Shortner: https://t.ly
Feb 06, 2025•43 min•Ep. 19
In this episode of the Laravel Creator Spotlight, we speak with Aaron Francis and look at his journey to fame, his recent Laravel package called Solo, Try Hard Studios courses, transitioning from full-time work to running a full-time business, parenting, and his future plans. ## Show Links Aaron's Twitter → https://twitter.com/aaronfrancis Aaron's Bluesky →https://bsky.app/profile/aaronfrancis.com Aaron's Website → https://aarondfrancis.com Solo for Laravel → https://github.com/aarondfrancis/sol...
Dec 20, 2024•45 min•Ep. 18
We are joined by Brian Dainis, the founder of Curatech, discussing his journey in the Laravel community, the evolution of Laravel, and the business model of Curotech. Show Links https://briandainis.com https://www.curotec.com/team/brian-dainis/ https://www.curotec.com https://www.cursor.com/...
Dec 11, 2024•38 min•Ep. 17
Eric L. Barnes and Chris Morrell discuss the resurgence of PHP meetups post-COVID, focusing on the creation and growth of PHPX, a new initiative to revitalize local PHP communities. Show Links * Chris Morrell: https://cmorrell.com * PHP World https://phpx.world * PHPxNYC https://phpxnyc.com * PHPxPhilly https://phpxphilly.com * Upstate PHP https://upstatephp.com/ * Laravel Events https://laravel-news.com/events...
Nov 13, 2024•25 min•Ep. 16
Join us as Stephen Rees-Carter delves into Laravel security, discussing security consulting, the importance of penetration testing, and common vulnerabilities found in Laravel applications. Show Links All Stephens links & socials → https://pinkary.com/@valorin Securing Laravel (mailing list) → https://securinglaravel.com/ Pentesting Laravel series → https://securinglaravel.com/pentest Practical Laravel Security (course) → https://practicallaravelsecurity.com/ Laravel Security Audits and Pene...
Nov 11, 2024•53 min•Ep. 15
In this episode, we are joined by Josh Cirre to discuss his journey from creative beginnings in music and graphic design to his current role at Laravel and his passion for video production. Josh shares valuable insights on starting a YouTube channel, finding comfort in front of the camera, and the importance of using tools like OBS for efficient video editing. Sorry, the video on my side is jumpy. Had some technical issues during the recording 😢 Show Links * Josh on X https://x.com/joshcirre * ...
Oct 25, 2024•54 min•Ep. 14
In this episode of Laravel News Creator Spotlight, Eric Barnes interviews Michael Dyrynda, the creator of Laracon AU. They discuss the importance of networking at conferences, Michael's journey in creating Laracon AU, and the enhancements made for social events this year. Michael shares insights on the role of community in development, his podcasting journey, and offers advice for new developers. Show Links Michael Dyrynda Laracon AU...
Oct 19, 2024•42 min•Ep. 13
In this conversation, Joel Clermont shares insights into his work within the Laravel ecosystem, including his educational initiatives through Mastering Laravel, the impact of daily tips, and the community he has built. He discusses his unique consulting model with No Compromises, emphasizing a flat fee structure that simplifies client relationships. The conversation also touches on his recent projects, including the development of SourceDive, a tool aimed at helping developers explore Laravel co...
Oct 11, 2024•42 min•Ep. 12
In this episode, we welcome Jack McDade to the show to discuss Statamic, his Radical Design course, business, marketing, and more. Show Links Statamic Radical Design Course Torched Tuna YouTube
Oct 03, 2024•44 min•Ep. 11
Alfred Nutile dives deep into the intersection of Laravel and the growing influence of Large Language Models (LLMs) in development. With over a decade of experience, including introducing Laravel at Pfizer, Alfred shares how LLMs are shaping the future of programming and content creation. We discuss how he leverages LLMs in his current work, his thoughts on the potential they unlock for developers, and what it means for the evolution of the Laravel ecosystem. Show Links Alfred Nutile - https://b...
Sep 27, 2024•38 min•Ep. 10
This week, we welcome Tobias Petry to the Laravel Creator Series show to discuss his journey into database optimization, the development of his MySQL Explain tool, and the acquisition of the domain `mysqlexplain.com`. Tobias also shares insights about his other projects, including Stack Bricks, a tool for managing different database versions, and his contributions to the Laravel Debug Bar. ➡️ Save 10% on his Indexing Beyond the Basics book and video package with the coupon code `LARAVELNEWS` Sho...
Sep 20, 2024•26 min•Ep. 9
Ben Holman discusses his new project called the Pair-amid Scheme, which involves pairing with strangers to work on programming projects. He shares his experience of pairing with different people and highlights the benefits of this approach. Ben provides insights into how to have a successful pairing session, including setting up the right infrastructure and creating a positive and collaborative environment. He also discusses the importance of building connections and friendships within the progr...
Sep 13, 2024•23 min•Ep. 8
We are joined by Ben Bjurstrom to talk about his new project named Prezet which is a blogging app for Laravel that allows you to transform your markdown files into SEO-friendly blogs, articles, and documentation! ## Show Links * Prezet - https://prezet.com * Intro Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkfCnjflA3Q * Ben's site - https://benbjurstrom.com * Ben's X - https://x.com/benbjurstrom ---------------------------------------------------------------------- JOIN OUR WEEKLY LARAVEL NEWSLETTE...
Sep 06, 2024•22 min•Ep. 7
In this conversation, Eric Barnes interviews Andrew Schmelyun , a full-stack developer and content creator. They discuss Andrew's experience with Laravel, his viral TikTok videos, and his current projects, including building a framework for publishing video courses, creating a Rube Goldberg machine that combines the virtual and physical worlds, and developing a new version of https://subvert.dev with support for self-hosted LLMs. Andrew also talks about his passion for teaching and recent one-on...
Aug 30, 2024•33 min•Ep. 6
We are joined by @PatricioOnCode to talk about Mingle JS which allows you to mix React and Vue components in Livewire. EPISODE LINKS: * Mingle JS https://minglejs.unitedbycode.com * PHP WASM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-MAzsDm5d0 * Play with Laravel, save the code, and share it with others https://github.com/ijpatricio/playwithlaravel * VoxPopSites: https://voxpopsites.com * VoxPop Preview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnJFburXQfU * Patricio's links: https://pinkary.com/@PatricioOnCode...
Aug 23, 2024•35 min•Ep. 5
We talk with Len Woodward about his project Whisky. Whisky is the simplest, framework-agnostic, CLI tool for managing and enforcing a php project's git hooks across an entire team. Show Links: * [Len's GitHub](https://github.com/ProjektGopher) * [Len's Website](https://LenWoodward.com) * [Len's Twitter](https://x.com/ProjektGopher) * [Len's YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@ArtisanBuild) * [Whisky](https://github.com/ProjektGopher/whisky) * [Laravel ffmpeg tools](https://github.com/ProjektGopher...
Aug 16, 2024•25 min•Ep. 4
In this episode, we are joined by Simon Hamp, the creator of Native PHP, about the project and its potential. Native PHP is a tool that allows developers to build desktop applications using PHP and distribute them without requiring PHP on the user's machine. Show Links: * NativePHP * Cronikl * Awesome NativePHP * LaraDir...
Aug 09, 2024•33 min•Ep. 3
Today, Matt Stauffer joined us to discuss his newest project, BuiltWithLaravel, a list of companies and organizations using Laravel in the non-Laravel world. This is the list to use when you want to show someone how widespread Laravel's adoption is. Show links * BuiltWithLaravel: https://builtwithlaravel.com * Tighten: https://tighten.com/ * Fieldgoal: https://fieldgoal.io * Jigsaw: https://jigsaw.tighten.com * Pull Request: https://github.com/tighten/built-with-laravel/pull/3 * CSS View Transit...
Aug 02, 2024•24 min•Ep. 2
In this episode of the Laravel News creator spotlight, Matt Stenson talks about his package called Laravel Advanced String that features methods like: * redacting credit cards * redacting social security numbers * splitting names * generating advanced passwords * extracting email domains * and more! Visit our post for more details: https://laravel-news.com/laravel-advanced-string-package...
Jul 28, 2024•12 min•Ep. 1
