Laravel Funding, Community Support, Debugging & Static Analysis

TJ and Chris open up about navigating layoffs and the silver lining of new job offers. They dive into Laravel's impressive $57 million funding and how it’s boosting community support and opportunities. The hosts share their favorite debugging tools like DD, Ray, and Xdebug, along with insights on managing local PHP environments. They also discuss the power of static analysis tools such as PHPStan and Larastan in enhancing code quality and reliability, especially in legacy projects. It's a mix of personal stories and tech tips!