Fundamentals of RESTful API Design
Practical rules for making an API predictable through the triangle of resources, HTTP methods, and status codes.
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Consistent Development Environments for Everyone with Laravel Homestead
A step-by-step walkthrough of setting up Laravel Homestead to eliminate the classic 'it works on my machine' problem across teams.
Migrating to Laravel 5: New Directory Structure and .env
A walkthrough of the key changes when moving from Laravel 4 to 5 — directory layout, .env configuration, and application bootstrapping.
Understanding MVC for real: stop bloating your controllers
What each layer of MVC is actually responsible for, and how to keep your controllers thin.
Traversing Large Datasets with PHP 5.5 Generators and yield
The language-level approach to building large loops without blowing up memory: PHP 5.5 generators and the yield keyword.
Laravel Form Validation in Practice
A repeatable pattern for safely handling user input: Laravel validation rules and error messages.