The podcast covers a wide range of topics including the birth of the hosts' twin babies, MySQL 8 upgrade challenges, Postgres and JSON indexing, optimizing static site speeds, Laravel Pulse, data display and storage strategies, Laravel's authentication system, wearing shoes inside the house, and gym routines.

Jeffrey Way, web development expert, joins Ian & Aaron to discuss the ethics of retweeting compliments, finding the right people to hire, self-promotion dilemmas, and the declining interest in the Olympics. They also touch on B2B vs B2C marketing, challenges in building software, and the value of stay-at-home parents in remote work opportunities.

Ian & Aaron follow up on last week's component conversation, talk about Ian's new truck, debate if Laravel devs get paid less, & more.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Sent questions or feedback to mostlytechnicalpodcast@gmail.com(00:00) - The Final Take on Components (08:46) - Component Libraries Are Tempting (16:42) - Truck Talk 🛻 (30:40) - Kid Update (41:52) - Do Laravel Devs Get Paid Less? (50:22) - A Sock Story 🧦 Links:Adam's Tweet about working on componentsHeadless UIArticle on the matte black CybertruckRivian R1TWhat is one-pedal driving?Link to Tweet about Laravel jobs paying less

Sam Selikoff discusses React Server Actions & Server Components, having one set of opinions, and the infamous SQL Injection Slide at NextConf. They explore the differences between front-end and back-end development, the advantages of using JavaScript, and the concept of the ceiling in UI development. They also highlight the benefits of abstraction and composition in building React apps and share their experience with controversy on Twitter.

Caleb Porzio, Livewire expert and creator of Wiretap, joins Ian and Aaron to discuss the future of Livewire screencasts & components, implementation and ease of use of LiveWire, challenges of debugging bidirectional changes, LiveWire's current setup and financial empire, pricing structures, international and localized pricing, building infrastructure, different payment models, and the idea of combining LiveWire and React components.

The podcast covers topics like YouTube comments, interpreting days of the week, opinions on using text.com, creating MP4 videos with Remotion, using React components with Live Wire, preferences for ordering socks, buying artisan socks, having a professional au pair, childhood experiences with roommates, and adjusting to a new au pair.

Ian & Aaron discuss time zones, tunnels, Aaron's hatred of NYC, static site generators, and more.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Sent questions or feedback to mostlytechnicalpodcast@gmail.comLinks:Laravel News link to the sole() Query Builder MethodMatt Swanson's tweet about First vs. OnlyTaylor Swift: The Eras Tour (movie)The SphereThe Halal GuysAaron's tweet about his spreadsheet appHandsontableAG GridStaticCuldesac TempeAaron's tweet about tunnel videos

Ian & Aaron discuss a recent minivan purchase, upcoming Laracons around the world, Taylor Swift vs. Lionel Messi, & more.Oh - and they actually disagreed (!) about something.Sponsored by LaraJobs.Sent questions or feedback to mostlytechnicalpodcast@gmail.comLinks:2022 Honda OdysseyCarGurusAaron's appearance on the Indie Bites podcastArvid Calles on TwitterSmall BetsLaracon IndiaLaracon EULaracon AULaravel News article on sole()Pico.css

The podcast covers topics such as the dangers of reading documentation, the 'long slow SaaS ramp of death', and a discussion about something 'so freaking stupid'. The hosts also touch on Taylor's return to the podcast and the importance of reading documentation for programming languages and tools.

Ian & Aaron discuss the launch of Screencasting.com, whether or not babies are "super tough", down migrations in Laravel, and a lot more.Sponsored by LaraJobs & HelloQuery.Sent questions or feedback to mostlytechnicalpodcast@gmail.comLinks for this week's show:ConvertKit Affiliate ProgramLaracon EUJosh Pigford on TwitterLaserTweetsIan's tweet about down migrations