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Jun 10, 2025

Laravel Package Development: From Idea to Packagist

Learn how to build, test, and publish Laravel packages that developers actually want to use. From project structure to distribution, here's everything I've learned about creating packages that solve real problems.

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#laravel #packages #composer +3 more

Testing Laravel Applications: Strategies That Actually Work in Practice

Development

Jun 9, 2025

Testing Laravel Applications: Strategies That Actually Work in Practice

Building confidence in your Laravel applications through practical testing approaches. Learn how to structure tests, what to test (and what not to), and how to make testing a sustainable part of your development workflow.

11 min read 189 views

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#laravel #testing #phpunit +3 more

Laravel Performance Optimization: From Slow to Lightning Fast

Development

Jun 5, 2025

Laravel Performance Optimization: From Slow to Lightning Fast

Transform your Laravel application from sluggish to lightning-fast. Learn database optimization, caching strategies, and performance monitoring techniques that scale.

12 min read 444 views

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#laravel #performance #optimization +2 more

Development

Jun 4, 2025

Laravel Sail & Docker: Production-Ready Local Development Setup

Master Laravel Sail for consistent development environments that mirror production. Learn advanced Docker configurations, performance optimization, and team collaboration best practices.

10 min read 298 views

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#laravel #docker #sail +2 more

Building Laravel APIs That Don't Hate You Later: Design Patterns That Scale

Development

Jun 2, 2025

Building Laravel APIs That Don't Hate You Later: Design Patterns That Scale

Learn practical approaches to designing Laravel APIs that are maintainable, scalable, and actually pleasant to work with. From resource organization to error handling, here are patterns that work in real applications.

13 min read 266 views

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#laravel #api #rest +3 more

Scaling Laravel on a Budget: Real-World AWS Config for <$100/mo

Development

May 29, 2025

Scaling Laravel on a Budget: Real-World AWS Config for <$100/mo

A hands-on guide for developers and founders who want to scale their Laravel MVPs cost-effectively. Learn how to leverage AWS free tier, serverless infrastructure, and AI-assisted tools to build production-ready applications without breaking the bank.

12 min read 270 views

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#laravel #aws #scaling +4 more