The Laravel Podcast

Jess Archer, Engineering Team Lead at Laravel from Brisbane, dives into the creation of Nightwatch, a tool for exception tracking and performance monitoring. She shares insights on integrating large data sets with technologies like Kafka and ClickHouse, emphasizing the need for scalable architecture. Archer highlights the importance of realistic seed data for testing and the collaborative workflows that drive project success. She discusses the balance between performance and observability in monitoring tools, ensuring robust applications without compromising user experience.

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.

In this episode of the Laravel Podcast, host Matt Stauffer sits down with Tony Lea, an open-source developer at Laravel, to dive into a range of topics. They explore the future of Laravel’s starter kits, the impact of community contributions, and the latest developments in Laravel Cloud. Tony also shares his journey into programming, his work on Laravel’s starter kits, and the evolution of his platform, DevDojo. Along the way, they discuss community feedback, the challenges of maintaining starter kits, and the realities of navigating criticism in the open-source world.Matt Stauffer’s TwitterTony Lea’s TwitterTony Lea on GithubTony Lea- DevDojoLaravel TwitterLaravel WebsiteTighten WebsiteLaravel CloudSuggestion Box----- Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.

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.

In this episode of the Laravel podcast, host Matt Stauffer is joined by Taylor Otwell and Jess Archer at Laracon Australia to discuss the new Laravel Nightwatch product and answer listener questions about the Nightwatch announcement. They dive into the development timeline, team dynamics, and the integration of Nightwatch with existing Laravel tools like Pulse, Horizon, and Telescope. The conversation also covers the tech stack used for Nightwatch, the challenges faced during development, and future integrations and features planned for the product.Taylor Otwell's Twitter Matt Stauffer’s TwitterJess Archer’s Twitter Laravel Twitter Laravel Website Tighten Website Nightwatch Announcement Video from Laracon AUJess Archer’s Talk at Laracon US ----- Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten. 

Discover the latest advancements in the Laravel world, including the game-changing php.new tool for easier PHP installations and a new composer script that simplifies app setups. Dive into the exciting features of Inertia.js V2, like infinite scrolling and framework support. The hosts also discuss the ongoing debate on IDE preferences, including Sublime vs. VS Code, and how AI tools are enhancing coding efficiency. Plus, get insights into the importance of documentation for Laravel and the sustainability of open source projects.

In this episode of the Laravel podcast, we address some listener-submitted questions regarding the recent investment in Laravel and the announcement of Laravel Cloud. We explore the motivation behind Taylor taking investment, the goals of Accel, and what the future holds for Laravel and its ecosystem. Plus, we cover the future of Laravel Forge and give you a glimpse of what migrating your projects from Forge to Laravel Cloud might look like.Taylor Otwell's Twitter Matt Stauffer’s TwitterLaravel TwitterLaravel WebsiteTighten WebsiteSpecial Announcement - Accel invests $57M into Laravel Products & Open-Source Framework VideoLive Q&A re: $57M fundraise, Laravel Cloud, & the future of LaravelPodcast Suggestions Laravel Cloud-----Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.

In this episode, recorded live at Laracon US, we talk about the current moment we’re seeing in the Laravel world, reflecting on Laravel’s evolution and where it stands today. We also dedicate time to answering your questions from Laracon US, mainly about Laravel Cloud, bringing insights directly from the heart of the Laravel community.Taylor Otwell's Twitter Matt Stauffer’s TwitterLaravel TwitterLaravel WebsiteTighten WebsitePodcast Suggestions Laravel Cloud-----Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.

After a short break, we're back and the countdown to Laracon US is on! Join us as we discuss the upcoming Laracon US and the journey from local meetups to bigger Laravel events. We also explore the future of Nova and Filament, two key admin panel tools in the Laravel ecosystem. Plus, we're answering more of your questions! We cover open-source projects by the Laravel team, coding styles within the Laravel community, the use of Livewire and Alpine for front-end development, testing practices, PWA support in Laravel, and database query optimization.Taylor Otwell's Twitter Matt Stauffer’s TwitterLaravel TwitterLaravel WebsiteTighten WebsitePodcast Suggestions Built with Laravel-----Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.

This podcast covers a wide range of topics, from common mistakes in Laravel apps to API documentation and the impact of AI tools. They discuss Inertia enhancements, Laravel's global impact, and the importance of clear communication in remote work environments.