
Listener Q&A with Taylor Otwell After Accel Investment Announcement
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.
11 Sep 202426min

Laravel’s Current Moment, and Laravel Cloud Listener Q&A
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.
3 Sep 202426min

Countdown to Laracon US, Meetup Tips, Nova/Filament Insights, and Listener Q&A
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.
30 Juli 202438min

Listener Q&A: ChatGPT, Laravel Hangups & Best Practices, API Docs, Inertia Next Steps
In this episode, we dive into listener-generated questions. Join us as we cover a wide range of topics, from hangups in new Laravel apps and best practices for bigger apps, to the impact of AI tools on our workflows. We'll discuss common mistakes when building your first Laravel application, tips for documenting APIs, Laravel's transformative impact on business, and what Inertia needs to become feature complete.Taylor Otwell's Twitter - https://twitter.com/taylorotwellMatt Stauffer’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/stauffermattLaravel Twitter - https://twitter.com/laravelphpLaravel Website - https://laravel.com/Tighten Website - https://tighten.com/Podcast Suggestions - https://suggest.gg/laravelpodcast/ideasMatt’s talk on JSON:API: https://youtu.be/C01dvypo4O4?si=BDZKfz-bxeZK3AzvSpatie Query Package: https://github.com/spatie/laravel-query-builderBusiness of Laravel Podcast: https://businessoflaravel.com/-----Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.
24 Juni 202444min

An Open-Source Panel, the Future of PHP, and Delegation in Business
In this episode of the Laravel podcast, Matt and Taylor explore a variety of topics, including ones suggested by listeners! Taylor shares insights from his recent trip to San Francisco, where he participated in an open-source discussion panel hosted by the venture capital firm, Accel. They also discuss the current state of PHP, how it is perceived by other programmers, and what the Laravel community can do to keep PHP relevant and attractive. Additionally, they dive into the challenges and benefits of delegation in business, offering tips on delegating tasks, managing email inboxes, and the importance of creating systems that can operate without constant oversight.Taylor Otwell's Twitter - @taylorotwellMatt Stauffer’s Twitter - @stauffermattLaravel Twitter - @laravelphpLaravel Website - Laravel - The PHP Framework For Web ArtisansTighten Website -Tighten | Software Development for Web + Mobile | Laravel + Vue.jsPodcast Suggestions - https://suggest.gg/laravelpodcast/ideasAccel Twitter - https://twitter.com/AccelOnramp to Laravel - onramp.devShawn Blanc Twitter - https://x.com/shawnblanc?lang=enThe E-Myth Revisited Book - https://www.amazon.com/Myth-Revisited-Small-Businesses-About/dp/0887307280-----Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.
4 Juni 202443min

Laravel 11 Release, Context, New Hires, & Open-Source Sustainability
Welcome back to another episode of the Laravel podcast! In this episode, we dive into the exciting release of Laravel 11 and discuss its impact since it has been out in the wild. Taylor also shares his insights on the release and other recent developments in the Laravel ecosystem, including the launch of Herd Pro. Additionally, we discuss the new hires at Laravel, including Andre Valentin, Chris Fadao, Mohammed Said, and Alyssa Mazzina and touch on the topic of open-source sustainability.Taylor Otwell's Twitter - https://twitter.com/taylorotwellMatt Stauffer’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/stauffermattLaravel Twitter - https://twitter.com/laravelphpLaravel Website - https://laravel.com/Tighten Website - https://tighten.com/Laravel 11 - https://laravel.com/docs/11.x/releasesLaravel Careers - https://laravel.com/careersLaravel Reverb - https://laravel.com/docs/master/reverbLaravel Herd - https://herd.laravel.com/Laravel Herd for Windows - https://herd.laravel.com/windowsLaravel Valet - https://laravel.com/docs/11.x/valetChristoph Rumpel Forge Productivity Tweet: https://x.com/christophrumpel/status/1773738874264600608?s=20Andre Valentin Twitter - @theandreval Laravel Director of EngineeringChris Fidao Twitter - @fideloper Laravel Infrastructure EngineerMohammed Said Twitter - @themsaidAlyssa Mazzina Twitter - @alyssamazzinaLaragon - https://laragon.org/Django - https://www.djangoproject.com/Spatie - https://spatie.be/Laracon US - https://laracon.us/-----Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.
9 Apr 202433min

Season Six Trailer
(Posted in the middle of Season Six, to take advantage of new features in our podcast hosting platform)
25 Mars 20241min

Laravel 11, Reverb, Herd Windows/Pro, & Other Laracon EU Recap
In this episode of the Laravel Podcast, we are diving into the highlights of Laracon EU including the unveiling of Laravel 11 and the introduction of Laravel Reverb. Taylor Otwell shares insights on the streamlined application structure and new features in Laravel 11. We also discuss the launch of Laravel Herd for Windows and Herd Pro, offering power user features for local development, and provide some exciting updates about the upcoming Laracon US.Taylor Otwell's Twitter - https://twitter.com/taylorotwellMatt Stauffer’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/stauffermattLaravel Twitter - https://twitter.com/laravelphpLaravel Website - https://laravel.com/Tighten Website - https://tighten.com/Laracon EU Photo Gallery Tweet - https://x.com/LaraconEU/status/1755957896209113444?s=20Laravel Reverb - https://laravel.com/docs/master/reverbLaravel 11 - https://laravel.com/docs/master/releasesThiery Laverdure's Project - https://github.com/tlaverdure/laravel-echo-serverPusher - https://pusher.com/Ably - https://ably.com/Laravel Herd - https://herd.laravel.com/Adam Wathan Twitter - https://twitter.com/adamwathanJess Archer Twitter - https://twitter.com/jessarchercodesLuke Twitter Downing Twitter - https://twitter.com/lukedowning19Daniel Coulbourne Twitter - https://twitter.com/DCoulbourneJoe Dixon Twitter - https://twitter.com/_joedixonPhilo Hermans Twitter - https://twitter.com/Philo01?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorLaracon US - https://laracon.us/Laracon CFP Talk Submission Form - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdlyTDvqeKNB3r-wVNmDBlE23oHKEL4m8lzL5nci0YPH_5WYA/viewform-----Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.
27 Feb 202437min