Articles
Long-form writing on PHP, Laravel, API design, and software engineering.
Configuring Laravel Pint
Discover how to tailor Laravel Pint, a PHP CS Fixer wrapper, to your coding standards with a personal guide on rule implementation and customization.
Using OpenAI in Laravel
Discover how to harness the potential of OpenAI in Laravel for AI-driven applications, from natural language processing to text generation.
Effective Eloquent
Explore advanced Eloquent querying in Laravel with a focus on efficient ORM usage for a banking app, including user accounts and transactions management.
Steve vs Matt - How two developers approach the same problem
Steve vs Matt; Two Developers, One Problem - Witness two programmers tackle the same challenge with contrasting approaches
Eloquent API Calls
Discover advanced techniques for API integration in Laravel, focusing on configuring GitHub API calls, utilizing Enums, and creating efficient client resources.
Creating a Password Generator
Explore creating a memorable yet secure password generator with Laravel, focusing on framework-agnostic implementation and customization options.
Fun with Refactoring
Master the art of Laravel refactoring with Laravel Shift Blueprint, optimizing code for improved performance and management in a real-world Laravel project.
Your first Laravel 9 Application
If you have never built a Laravel application, let me take a walk-through with you from scratch - with no perceived knowledge. Follow along to learn Laravel.
Valid validators validating data
Explore Laravel data validation methods, from form requests to centralizing rules with validators and Eloquent Models for cleaner, efficient code.
Composition over inheritance in final classes
Learn how to integrate final PHP classes using composition over inheritance in your apps.
Reaching for Facades
Demystify Laravel Facades and harness them for clear, efficient code and Laravel's unique features.
Modern PHP features explained - PHP 8.0 and 8.1
Explore PHP 8.0 and 8.1 features including constructor promotion, union types, and match expressions.