

Taylor Otwell
Creator of Laravel, a popular PHP framework. Known for his productivity and building a strong community around Laravel.
Top 10 podcasts with Taylor Otwell
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32 snips
Jun 11, 2025 • 42min
394: Taylor Otwell — The (Quite Entrepreneurial) Creator of Laravel
Taylor Otwell, the innovative creator of the Laravel framework for PHP, discusses his journey from open-source enthusiast to successful entrepreneur. He shares insights on monetizing free code while nurturing a vibrant ecosystem of tools. Otwell dives into the evolution of Laravel Cloud, navigating the challenges and opportunities of the open-source landscape. The conversation also touches on the integration of AI in development, the importance of rapid execution in SaaS, and Laravel's role in modernizing PHP for today's developer community.

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Feb 7, 2025 • 1h 18min
The business of open source - Caleb Porzio (Livewire) and Taylor Otwell (Laravel)
Caleb Porzio is a Laravel developer and creator of Livewire, while Taylor Otwell is the brains behind the Laravel framework. In this discussion, they explore whether web development remains a viable career in 2025 and the excitement surrounding the web. They share their journey of balancing creativity with business in open source, emphasizing the importance of sustainability. The duo also delves into the challenges of competition and the evolving landscape of web development education, offering insights for the next generation.

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Apr 28, 2025 • 38min
Cloud Launch Reflections, Nightwatch, and the Future of Forge
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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Aug 26, 2025 • 56min
Taylor Otwell: What 14 Years of Laravel Taught Me About Maintainability
Taylor Otwell, the creator of Laravel and CEO of Laravel LLC, shares his insights from 14 years of building one of the most popular web frameworks. He emphasizes simplicity and adaptability in software design, advocating for maintainability to prevent overcomplexity. Taylor recounts the early days of Laravel and the unexpected traction that transformed it into a full-time business. He discusses balancing community needs with his own preferences while navigating leadership challenges and community feedback, illustrating the evolving nature of both Laravel and his role within it.

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Aug 5, 2025 • 37min
Live from Laracon US: Taylor Otwell Talks New Features, Forge & Cloud
In this lively discussion, Taylor Otwell, the creator of Laravel and chief architect at Laravel LLC, shares his insights straight from Laracon US. He highlights the impressive growth of Laravel and its evolution, aimed at making the framework more accessible. The conversation delves into the exciting tools like PEST for browser testing and the new features in Laravel Forge and Cloud, enhancing developer independence. Taylor's reflections on the Laravel community and a fun chat about sneaker culture add a personal touch to this informative session.

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Sep 20, 2024 • 51min
824: Taylor Otwell's opinions on PHP, React, Laravel and Lamborghini Memes
Taylor Otwell, the creator of Laravel, shares his incredible journey from developing Laravel as a side project to fostering a thriving community. He delves into the PHP ecosystem, discussing its growth and his ambitions for Laravel Cloud. Taylor also touches on productivity strategies, the aesthetics of API design, and offers humorous reflections on Lamborghini memes. With insights into modern PHP and tools like Sublime Text, he provides a thoughtful take on the evolution of web development.

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Jan 24, 2024 • 1h 4min
Taylor Otwell, Creator of Laravel
Ben interviews Taylor Otwell, creator of Laravel. They discuss everything from tabs vs. spaces to the origins of Laravel. Maintaining backward compatibility, clean code, testing, and building a business around open source are also explored.

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Sep 16, 2024 • 8min
Why GitHub actually won
Scott Chacon, a GitHub insider, reveals the secrets behind the platform's meteoric rise, emphasizing the importance of developer experience. Benj Edwards shares an emotional project using AI to recreate his late father's handwriting, blending technology with nostalgia. Dave Kiss dives into the current buzz around PHP, discussing its resurgence in the developer community. Meanwhile, Taylor Otwell talks about securing $57 million in funding from Accel, illuminating the challenges and opportunities in today’s tech landscape.

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Dec 19, 2023 • 42min
How Taylor Otwell Came Up With Products That Have Earned Him Millions
Entrepreneur and Laravel creator, Taylor Otwell, shares insights on product ideation, audience building, and balancing perfection in software development. Topics include SaaS revenue, creating products to solve personal needs, recurring billing strategies, and the importance of setting project completion criteria. The discussion also touches on individual coding habits and movie preferences.

Jun 4, 2024 • 1h 16min
37: S-Tier Software with Taylor Otwell
Founder & CEO of Laravel, Taylor Otwell, discusses Twitter wars, new Laravel updates, hiring, growth strategies, and movie production aspirations. Highlights include real-time tracking, Lambo write off (just kidding), and upcoming Laracon US event.