The Laravel Podcast The Biggest Day in Laravel History
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Feb 24, 2025 Chris Sev, the Director of Developer Relations at Laravel, shares his insights on the dynamic role of DevRel in tech. He discusses exciting new features like Laravel Cloud and starter kits designed to enhance project setup. With personal anecdotes about his journey, Chris emphasizes the importance of community engagement and backward compatibility. The conversation also highlights upcoming events aimed at fostering connections within the Laravel community, shedding light on Laravel’s evolution and support structures.
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Chris Sev's Laravel Journey
- Chris Sev started coding at 14 with a bootleg Dreamweaver copy, focusing on PHP and CodeIgniter before discovering Laravel 3.
- He built the blog scotch.io on Laravel, growing it to 4 million monthly views and later getting acquired by DigitalOcean.
Laravel's Evolution and Phases
- Laravel's growth involves phases like improved frontend integration and the launch of Laravel Cloud.
- This marks a return to PHP's prominence and ease of deployment.
Explore Laravel Cloud
- Try Laravel Cloud to experience its streamlined deployment process.
- Consider its benefits alongside Forge and Vapor for diverse project needs.