The Laravel Podcast Joe Tannenbaum on VS Code Extension, Inertia 2.0 & Open Source
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Mar 24, 2025 Joe Tannenbaum, Laravel’s Open Source Engineering Team Lead, shares his unconventional path from acting to web development. He discusses his work on the Laravel VS Code Extension and the exciting features coming in Inertia 2.0, including infinite scrolling and TypeScript support. The conversation dives into the complexities of managing open source projects, team dynamics that foster innovation, and the evolution of PHP. Joe also touches on security challenges in web development and the importance of community collaboration in enhancing open source tools.
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Unconventional Path to Development
- Joe Tannenbaum's path to development was unconventional, starting with a BFA in acting and early web development experience.
- He transitioned to full-time web development after freelancing proved more lucrative than waiting tables, like his actor friends.
From Clack to Laravel
- Joe Tannenbaum's open-source "Clack" project in PHP caught Taylor Otwell's attention.
- This led to a conversation and eventually a job offer from Laravel.
Rewriting Code
- When rewriting code, thoroughly understand the existing codebase first.
- Annotate every line to ensure complete comprehension before starting anew.