Cutting dev server startup to seconds with Vite
Why switching from a Webpack-based dev environment to Vite makes build times dramatically shorter.
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Coding with PHP 8.0: Attributes and the Nullsafe Operator
PHP 8.0 is out. I share how I've been using attributes and the nullsafe operator in real projects, and what they've actually delivered.
Preparing for PHP 8.0: union types, match, and named arguments
PHP 8.0 isn't out yet, but the RFCs and beta releases are already readable. Here are my notes on three key features worth understanding before release.
Writing Data Processing Scripts with Python
The practical case for offloading repetitive transformation tasks to Python, with real script examples.
From monolith to modern UI with Inertia.js
How Inertia.js delivers a single-page-app feel without a separate API, how it integrates with Laravel, and when it's the right choice.
Laravel 8: Model Factories and the New Directory Structure
A deep dive into Laravel 8's class-based factory system and new directory layout, focused on generating test and seed data.