

Cloud Launch Reflections, Nightwatch, and the Future of Forge
26 snips Apr 28, 2025
Taylor Otwell, the founder and CEO of Laravel, discusses exciting developments in the Laravel ecosystem. He unpacks the launch of Laravel Cloud, highlighting user feedback and pricing transparency. Taylor introduces Nightwatch, a powerful new monitoring tool for performance analytics. The conversation also touches on the importance of performance metrics in understanding users and the value of in-person events like Laracon, celebrating community connections and collaboration.
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Laravel Cloud's Surprising Adoption
- Laravel Cloud launched successfully with unexpected rapid user growth. - Its usage-based pricing model requires user education to reduce surprise billing.
Educate Users on Cloud Pricing
- Provide clear pricing calculators to educate users on expected costs based on app type. - Include detailed billing information to help users understand their usage.
Cloud Best for Profitable Apps
- Laravel Cloud suits profitable apps more than hobby projects due to pricing differences. - Fully managed services benefit clients who can afford the extra cost over basic VPS hosting.