In this episode of the Laravel Podcast, Matt Stauffer chats with James Brooks, engineering lead for Laravel Forge. James shares his path into Laravel, his early contributions, and the evolution of Forge, including a look ahead at Forge 2.0 and Laravel VPS. They dig into the technical challenges of building new features, the role of community, and t…

Laravel Boost is your new AI coding starter kit, designed to make working with AI agents better. It does this by feeding them Laravel-specific data to help them write higher-quality code. Ashley Hindle described it as, "Boost helps guide the AI to do better". Some of the features of Boost include: Provides a Laravel-specific MCP Server Version-spec…

Jake and Michael discuss all the latest Laravel releases, tutorials, and happenings in the community. Show links Laravel Boost is released Supercharge Your Laravel Projects: Real AI Coding with Laravel Boost! Inertia Releases a New Form Component Filament v4 is Stable! Send Notifications in Laravel with Firebase Cloud Messaging and Notifire Record …

In this conversation, Sandro Gehri shares his journey into software development, starting from his early experiences with computers and programming. He discusses the evolution of his career, the significance of testing in software quality, and the transformative role of AI in coding practices. The conversation also touches on cultural comparisons b…

In this conversation, Ashley Hindle discusses the relevance of MCP, shares his coding journey from early hacking aspirations to professional development, and reflects on the evolution of technology and challenges faced in live video streaming. The conversation also highlights the importance of community and the anticipation of upcoming conferences.…

In this conversation, Florian Engelhardt shares his journey from early computing experiences to his current work with PHP and Linux. He discusses the evolution of operating systems he has used, his challenges with scaling applications, and insights into performance tuning in PHP. The conversation also touches on his excitement for an upcoming confe…

Johannes Güntner shares his journey into programming, detailing his early exposure to computers and how he transitioned into web development, particularly with Laravel. He discusses the importance of community in the Laravel ecosystem, his upcoming talk at a conference, and the challenges of writing maintainable code. The conversation also touches …

In this conversation, Mathias Hansen interviews Graham Campbell, discussing his journey in programming, the challenges of scaling PHP applications, and insights into database management. Graham shares his experiences with SQL and NoSQL databases, emphasizing the importance of choosing the right tools for specific use cases. The conversation also to…

In this episode of the Laravel Podcast, host Matt Stauffer sits down with Ashley Hindle, senior software engineer at Laravel, to explore his path to the team, the rise of AI in programming, and the launch of Laravel Boost, Laravel’s AI toolkit. They dive into Ashley’s experiences with coding assistants, the key features of Boost—from built-in guide…

In this conversation, Mathias Hansen interviews Dan Harrin about his journey in technology, his experiences with Filament, and his upcoming talk at the Laravel Live Denmark conference. They discuss Dan's early interest in computers, the development of Filament, team dynamics, the importance of documentation, and Dan's excitement about visiting Cope…

In this episode, Mathias Hansen interviews Simon Hamp about his journey into programming, the evolution of PHP, and the development of native PHP applications. They discuss the challenges and triumphs of building applications with PHP, the importance of community feedback, and future plans for native PHP. Simon shares insights from his experiences …

In this special live episode, Jake and Michael sit down face to face (for the first time ever!) at Laracon US 2025 in Denver to bring you a recap of the conference atmosphere, and highlights from the talks right from the floor of the venue. You'll hear about: The buzz around new Laravel features and packages Conference talk highlights and surprise …

Recorded live at Laracon US, Matt Stauffer sits down with Taylor Otwell to unpack the latest announcements and the exciting growth of Laravel. They explore the evolution of Laracon, new framework features designed to make the ecosystem even more accessible, and the cohesive design philosophy behind it all. The conversation also dives into the futur…

In this conversation, Isak shares his journey from being a gamer to becoming a professional programmer. He discusses his early experiences with programming, the challenges of working with legacy code, and the innovative approaches he has taken to modernize database structures. Isak also reflects on the impact of AI tools in coding and shares his ex…

In this episode of the Laravel podcast, host Matt Stauffer talks with Josh Cirre, a DevRel at Laravel, about his journey into the Laravel community, his role in content creation, and the upcoming refreshed Laravel Bootcamp. They discuss the importance of community engagement, the tech stacks he uses, and the creative process behind video content. M…

Jake and Michael discuss all the latest Laravel releases, tutorials, and happenings in the community. Show links Conditionally Fail Queue Jobs While Throttling Exceptions in Laravel 12.20 JetBrains PHPverse 2025: Videos are now live! Laravel in the First Half of 2025 Run Laravel Pint Faster in Parallel Mode NativePHP for Mobile v1.1: Smaller, Smart…

In this episode, Matt Stauffer sits down with David Hill, the Head of Design at Laravel. David shares his journey from industrial design to digital product design, discussing the challenges and opportunities he encounters in his role. He highlights the importance of problem-solving in design, the need for adaptability, and the creative constraints …

In this conversation, Mathias Hansen interviews Rasmus Nielsen, a developer who shares his journey from early experiences with computers to his current work with PHP and concurrency. Rasmus discusses his fascination with hardware, robotics, and the impact of AI on coding practices. He also shares insights about living in Aarhus and recommendations …

In this episode, Mathias Hansen interviews Leah Thompson, who shares her journey into programming, her experiences with coding, and her upcoming talk at Laravel Live Denmark. Leah discusses her background in mathematics, the challenges she faced in her early programming courses, and how she found joy in coding through community support. She also to…

Jake and Michael discuss all the latest Laravel releases, tutorials, and happenings in the community. Show links Laravel 12.19 Adds a useEloquentBuilder Attribute, a FailOnException Queue Middleware, and More Larallow is a Permissions Package With Support for Scopes Manipulate Image URLs in Laravel with the Image Transform Package Lightning Fast Sc…

In this conversation, Peter shares his journey through the tech industry, discussing his dual roles at Tailwind Labs and Laravel, his early experiences with programming, and the evolution of web development. He reflects on his first software sales, the impact of AI on coding, and his upcoming talk at Laravel Live Denmark. The discussion also touche…

In this conversation, Mathias Hansen interviews TJ Miller, who shares his journey into technology, from early exposure to computers and programming to his current work with Laravel and Prism. TJ discusses his experiences with various coding tools, his passion for 3D printing, and his transition into web development. He also highlights his speaking …

In this episode of the Laravel Podcast, Matt Stauffer sits down with André Valentin, Director of Engineering at Laravel, to explore his unique journey from customer support to engineering leadership. André opens up about the challenges he’s faced, the lessons learned along the way, and how building strong relationships within a team has shaped his …

Jake and Michael discuss all the latest Laravel releases, tutorials, and happenings in the community. Show links Encrypt and Decrypt String Helpers in Laravel 12.18 Laravel Nightwatch - Deep monitoring & insights, no matter where you deploy. Nightwatch AMA with Jess Archer Filament v4 Beta - Feature Overview Better defaults for your Laravel applica…

In this episode of Countdown to Laravel Live, Mathias Hansen interviews Jakob Steinn, who shares his journey into the tech world, his experiences in the Laravel community, and his upcoming talk at Laravel Live. Jakob discusses the importance of addressing mental health and boundaries in the tech industry, as well as his passion for music and commun…

In this conversation, Dan Johnson shares his journey from early programming experiences to becoming the head of engineering. He discusses his passion for building things, the challenges of imposter syndrome, and his innovative work with the Pinout library that allows Laravel developers to interact with hardware. Dan also shares his excitement for r…

In this episode of the Laravel Podcast, Matt Stauffer sits down with Hank Taylor, Laravel’s head of marketing, to unpack what it really looks like to market the ecosystem surrounding a major open-source framework. Hank shares his path into the world of Laravel, his deep roots in marketing (especially in open-source) and how he’s helping shape the f…

Jake and Michael discuss all the latest Laravel releases, tutorials, and happenings in the community. This episode is sponsored by CodeRabbit - cut code review time and bugs in half with AI-driven, contextual feedback. Show links Arr::from() Method in Laravel 12.14 "In Array Keys" Validation Rule Added in Laravel 12.16 Cast Model Properties to a Ur…

Eric and Brent discuss the evolution of PHP, the importance of testing, and the introduction of Tempest, a new PHP framework. They delve into the challenges of code highlighting and the innovations that have emerged in the PHP community, including the exciting developments surrounding Franken-PHP. The discussion also touches on the future of PHP an…

In this episode, Matt Stauffer chats with Nuno Maduro, a prominent Software Engineer at Laravel, about his journey from a traditional developer role to becoming a key voice in the Laravel ecosystem. Nuno shares reflections from his early days, how simplicity has become a cornerstone of his coding philosophy, and what he's learned through co-creatin…

Jake and Michael discuss all the latest Laravel releases, tutorials, and happenings in the community. This episode is sponsored by CodeRabbit - cut code review time and bugs in half with AI-driven, contextual feedback. Show links Typed Arr Getters Added in Laravel 12.11 Name Queued Closures in Laravel 12.13 All About the Filament v4 Beta Release Ce…

In this episode of the Laravel Podcast, host Matt Stauffer chats with Joe Dixon, Engineering Team Lead at Laravel. Joe shares his journey to Laravel, his experiences working on Vapor and Reverb, and the transition to Laravel Cloud. They explore his shift from writing code to managing teams, the unexpected challenges behind the Cloud build, and the …

Jake and Michael discuss all the latest Laravel releases, tutorials, and happenings in the community. This episode is sponsored by CodeRabbit - cut code review time and bugs in half with AI-driven, contextual feedback. Show links Memoized Cache Driver in Laravel 12.9 Map Eloquent Attributes into an Object Using the Collection Cast in Laravel 12.10 …

In this episode of the Laravel Podcast, host Matt Stauffer welcomes back the one and only Taylor Otwell to dive into the latest developments in the Laravel ecosystem. They unpack the launch of Laravel Cloud, share early user feedback, and discuss Taylor’s focus on educating users about pricing and usage. The conversation explores how Cloud fits int…

Jake and Michael discuss all the latest Laravel releases, tutorials, and happenings in the community. This episode is sponsored by CodeRabbit - cut code review time and bugs in half with AI-driven, contextual feedback. Show links Model Resource Helper Functions in Laravel 12.7 Automatic Relation Loading in Laravel 12.8 NativePHP v1 is finally here!…

WhispPHP is a Pure PHP SSH server created by Ashley Hindle. It is the simplest way to build PHP SSH apps and allows you to run your Laravel Prompts apps through SSH with ridiculous simplicity. Show Links: - Whisp Docs - https://whispphp.com - Whisp Demos - https://whispphp.com/docs/1.0.0/whisp-demos - Ashley’s site - https://ashleyhindle.com - Fanc…

In this episode of the Laravel Podcast, host Matt Stauffer sits down with Jess Archer, Engineering Team Lead at Laravel, to explore her journey to the team and her work on key projects—most notably Nightwatch, Laravel’s tool for exception tracking, performance monitoring, and logging. They dive into how Nightwatch came to life, the architecture beh…

In this episode, Eric L. Barnes sits down with Zuzana to explore the power of community in tech and her journey building Larabelles, an initiative supporting women and everyone who doesn't identify as a man in Laravel development. Zuzana shares her path into tech, the challenges of promoting diversity, and why visible role models matter. They dive …

We sat down with Dave Hicking to talk about LaraJobs' new section of articles and videos to help you advance your career and improve your hiring processes. They are breaking it down into two sections: For Developers: How to Get Hired This section offers insights and practical advice to assist developers in navigating the job market effectively. Som…