In this episode, Matt Stauffer sits down with David Hill, the Head of Design at Laravel. David shares his journey from industrial design to digital product design, discussing the challenges and opportunities he encounters in his role. He highlights the importance of problem-solving in design, the need for adaptability, and the creative constraints that guide his work. David also reflects on his experiences with public speaking and offers advice for aspiring designers, emphasizing the value of ha...
Jul 14, 2025•40 min•Season 7Ep. 10
In this episode of the Laravel Podcast, Matt Stauffer sits down with André Valentin, Director of Engineering at Laravel, to explore his unique journey from customer support to engineering leadership. André opens up about the challenges he’s faced, the lessons learned along the way, and how building strong relationships within a team has shaped his leadership style. They dive into Laravel’s balance between open source and commercial work, the importance of effective onboarding, and how team dynam...
Jun 23, 2025•44 min•Season 7Ep. 9
In this episode of the Laravel Podcast, Matt Stauffer sits down with Hank Taylor, Laravel’s head of marketing, to unpack what it really looks like to market the ecosystem surrounding a major open-source framework. Hank shares his path into the world of Laravel, his deep roots in marketing (especially in open-source) and how he’s helping shape the future of community engagement. They dive into the revitalization of in-person meetups, Laravel’s evolving marketing strategy, and the cultural shift t...
Jun 09, 2025•44 min•Season 7Ep. 8
In this episode, Matt Stauffer chats with Nuno Maduro, a prominent Software Engineer at Laravel, about his journey from a traditional developer role to becoming a key voice in the Laravel ecosystem. Nuno shares reflections from his early days, how simplicity has become a cornerstone of his coding philosophy, and what he's learned through co-creating in the open source world. They dive into the evolution of Laravel projects, the balance between building and maintaining software, and the tradeoffs...
May 26, 2025•42 min•Season 7Ep. 7
In this episode of the Laravel Podcast, host Matt Stauffer chats with Joe Dixon, Engineering Team Lead at Laravel. Joe shares his journey to Laravel, his experiences working on Vapor and Reverb, and the transition to Laravel Cloud. They explore his shift from writing code to managing teams, the unexpected challenges behind the Cloud build, and the complexity of billing, bandwidth monitoring, and system communication. Joe also dives into the importance of documentation, safety nets for customer t...
May 12, 2025•50 min•Season 7Ep. 6
In this episode of the Laravel Podcast, host Matt Stauffer welcomes back the one and only Taylor Otwell to dive into the latest developments in the Laravel ecosystem. They unpack the launch of Laravel Cloud, share early user feedback, and discuss Taylor’s focus on educating users about pricing and usage. The conversation explores how Cloud fits into the broader Laravel stack and what’s on the horizon for Forge. Taylor also teases the upcoming launch of Nightwatch, a powerful monitoring tool buil...
Apr 28, 2025•38 min•Season 7Ep. 5
In this episode of the Laravel Podcast, host Matt Stauffer sits down with Jess Archer, Engineering Team Lead at Laravel, to explore her journey to the team and her work on key projects—most notably Nightwatch, Laravel’s tool for exception tracking, performance monitoring, and logging. They dive into how Nightwatch came to life, the architecture behind it, and how the team is structured to support its growth. Archer discusses the complexities of data ingestion using Kafka, the challenges of scali...
Apr 14, 2025•49 min•Season 7Ep. 4
In this episode of the Laravel Podcast, host Matt Stauffer chats with Joe Tannenbaum, Laravel’s Open Source Engineering Team Lead, about his unconventional journey from acting to web development. They dive into his contributions to the Laravel VS Code Extension, the evolution of Inertia 2.0, and the complexities of managing open source projects at Laravel. Joe also shares insights into Laravel’s management style and its impact on development. The conversation explores exciting new features in La...
Mar 24, 2025•43 min•Season 7Ep. 3
In this episode of the Laravel Podcast, host Matt Stauffer sits down with Tony Lea, an open-source developer at Laravel, to dive into a range of topics. They explore the future of Laravel’s starter kits, the impact of community contributions, and the latest developments in Laravel Cloud. Tony also shares his journey into programming, his work on Laravel’s starter kits, and the evolution of his platform, DevDojo. Along the way, they discuss community feedback, the challenges of maintaining starte...
Mar 10, 2025•36 min•Season 7Ep. 2
In this episode of the Laravel Podcast, host Matt Stauffer sits down with Chris Sev, Laravel's new Director of Developer Relations, to explore his background and the evolving role of DevRel. They dive into exciting updates in the Laravel ecosystem, including the launch of Laravel Cloud, new starter kits, the VS code extension, and the redesigned Laravel website. The discussion also covers the importance of backward compatibility, upcoming community events, and the continuous evolution and suppor...
Feb 24, 2025•40 min•Season 7Ep. 1
In this episode of the Laravel podcast, host Matt Stauffer is joined by Taylor Otwell and Jess Archer at Laracon Australia to discuss the new Laravel Nightwatch product and answer listener questions about the Nightwatch announcement. They dive into the development timeline, team dynamics, and the integration of Nightwatch with existing Laravel tools like Pulse, Horizon, and Telescope. The conversation also covers the tech stack used for Nightwatch, the challenges faced during development, and fu...
Nov 12, 2024•34 min•Season 6Ep. 18
In this episode of the Laravel Podcast, hosts Matt Stauffer and Taylor Otwell explore the latest updates in the Laravel ecosystem, highlighting new features, tools, and enhancements designed to improve the developer experience. They cover the introduction of php.new for simplified PHP installation, a new composer script for easier app setup, and the beta release of Inertia.js V2. The discussion also includes upcoming features in Laravel Cloud and the ongoing debate between popular development to...
Oct 22, 2024•37 min•Season 6Ep. 17
In this episode of the Laravel podcast, we address some listener-submitted questions regarding the recent investment in Laravel and the announcement of Laravel Cloud. We explore the motivation behind Taylor taking investment, the goals of Accel, and what the future holds for Laravel and its ecosystem. Plus, we cover the future of Laravel Forge and give you a glimpse of what migrating your projects from Forge to Laravel Cloud might look like. Taylor Otwell's Twitter Matt Stauffer’s Twitter Larave...
Sep 11, 2024•27 min•Season 6Ep. 16
In this episode, recorded live at Laracon US, we talk about the current moment we’re seeing in the Laravel world, reflecting on Laravel’s evolution and where it stands today. We also dedicate time to answering your questions from Laracon US, mainly about Laravel Cloud, bringing insights directly from the heart of the Laravel community. Taylor Otwell's Twitter Matt Stauffer’s Twitter Laravel Twitter Laravel Website Tighten Website Podcast Suggestions Laravel Cloud ----- Editing and transcription ...
Sep 03, 2024•27 min•Season 6Ep. 15
After a short break, we're back and the countdown to Laracon US is on! Join us as we discuss the upcoming Laracon US and the journey from local meetups to bigger Laravel events. We also explore the future of Nova and Filament, two key admin panel tools in the Laravel ecosystem. Plus, we're answering more of your questions! We cover open-source projects by the Laravel team, coding styles within the Laravel community, the use of Livewire and Alpine for front-end development, testing practices, PWA...
Jul 30, 2024•39 min•Season 6Ep. 14
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 impact on business, and what Inertia needs to become feature complete. Taylor Otwell's Twitter - https://twitter.com/taylorotwell Matt Stauffer’s Twitter -...
Jun 24, 2024•44 min•Season 6Ep. 13
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 by other programmers, and what the Laravel community can do to keep PHP relevant and attractive. Additionally, they dive into the challenges and benef...
Jun 04, 2024•43 min•Season 6Ep. 12
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 hires at Laravel, including Andre Valentin, Chris Fadao, Mohammed Said, and Alyssa Mazzina and touch on the topic of open-source sustainability. Taylor...
Apr 09, 2024•33 min•Season 6Ep. 11
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Mar 25, 2024•1 min
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 power user features for local development, and provide some exciting updates about the upcoming Laracon US. Taylor Otwell's Twitter - https://twitter.com...
Feb 27, 2024•37 min•Season 6Ep. 10
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 to Meilisearch and Algolia for self-hosted search functionality. Taylor Otwell's Twitter - https://twitter.com/taylorotwell Matt Stauffer’s Twitter - ...
Feb 06, 2024•31 min•Season 6Ep. 9
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 how we manage our teams. Taylor Otwell's Twitter - https://twitter.com/taylorotwell Matt Stauffer’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/stauffermatt Laravel...
Jan 16, 2024•41 min•Season 6Ep. 8
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 entrepreneurship, this episode promises to offer valuable insights and inspiration for the successful launch of your software products. Taylor Otwell's Twitter - ht...
Dec 19, 2023•42 min•Season 6Ep. 7
In this episode, we're unwrapping the highlights from Laracon AU, with a special focus on Laravel Pulse leading our discussion. Taylor takes the reins to guide us through the origins and functionality of Laravel Pulse, a health monitoring tool for your Laravel applications. We then shift our discussion to Laravel first party packages. Taylor openly shares insights into his decision-making process—revealing how he selects packages to join the Laravel family and when it's time to bid them farewell...
Nov 28, 2023•39 min•Season 6Ep. 6
In this jam-packed episode, we dive deep into the world of app development, exploring the essential choices and tools that shape a successful project from start to finish. Join us as we share our preferred tech stacks for launching a brand new app, discuss the intricacies of hosting and deploying Laravel applications, and explore the myriad of options available. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just embarking on your coding journey, consider this episode your roadmap to cultivating a robus...
Nov 14, 2023•42 min•Season 6Ep. 5
You asked, we answered! In this episode we are addressing your questions! Join us as we explore a typical day in Taylor’s life at Laravel, share insights on remote team management, and inquire about Taylor’s productivity secrets. We also share our regrets related to Laravel and Tighten, and engage in a candid conversation about marriage. Taylor Otwell's Twitter - https://twitter.com/taylorotwell Matt Stauffer’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/stauffermatt Laravel Twitter - https://twitter.com/lara...
Oct 31, 2023•45 min•Season 6Ep. 4
Join us in this episode as we discuss the new Livewire + Volt Functional API stack for Breeze and its capabilities. We also demystify essential testing best practices to keep your code scandal-free and away from front-page mishaps. Uncover the art of crafting meaningful tests, evaluate the pros and cons of Pest vs. PHPUnit, venture into the realm of traits and inheritance, and determine the optimal number of tests for your project. Tune in for a jam-packed episode brimming with insights and stra...
Oct 17, 2023•42 min•Season 6Ep. 3
New Laravel features are making deployment easier than ever! In our second episode of season six, we explore various topics, screencasting.com by Aaron Francis, the Livewire stack within Breeze, new features in Laravel Prompts, Laravel Pail, a range of hosting choices, and an exciting addition – the new Envoyer tab now accessible within Forge. Additionally, Taylor addresses one of the most frequently asked questions and guides us through the steps involved in reviewing and merging pull requests....
Oct 03, 2023•30 min•Season 6Ep. 2
In our first episode of season six, we welcome back Taylor Otwell as a co-host and talk about all the exciting developments in the world of Laravel. In this episode, we dive into Laravel 11, Folio and Volt, final classes and types, and how PHP fits into the language ecosystem in today’s world. Taylor Otwell's Twitter - https://twitter.com/taylorotwell Laravel Twitter - https://twitter.com/laravelphp Laravel Website - https://laravel.com/ Laravel Folio - https://laravel.com/docs/10.x/folio Livewi...
Sep 26, 2023•44 min•Season 6Ep. 1
In this episode we talk with Ignace Nyamagana Butera, a Software Developer, about the PHP League packages that he's created: League CSV, League URI and League Period, which, in order: makes CSV data manipulation much easier in PHP, provides a modern API to process URIs in PHP, and covers all basic manipulations related to time range. Additionally, we address Ignace's positive attitude towards his job and how it helps to have open mindsets like his in the OS maintenance space. Ignace's Website - ...
Aug 12, 2022•48 min•Season 5Ep. 11
