Simplifying Database Operations with Eloquent ORM
From writing raw SQL to model-based access: a practical look at Laravel's Eloquent ORM and how it fits into day-to-day development.
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Building Fast, Consistent UIs with Bootstrap 3
How to produce decent-looking interfaces without a designer: Bootstrap 3's grid system and ready-made components.
Switching to Git: Leaving FTP File Uploads Behind
The confidence that comes with version control: how switching from FTP to Git changed my development habits, and the basics of commits and branches.
Blade Template Engine: Eliminating Repetitive HTML
The practical payoff of separating the view layer from logic: using Blade layouts, sections, and partials.
Getting Started with My First Laravel 4 Project
The structure that comes from moving beyond raw PHP to a framework: first impressions, installation, and the basics of Laravel 4.
Sending Data Without a Page Reload: jQuery and AJAX
The 2014 standard for decoupling form submissions from full page loads: practical usage of jQuery's $.ajax method.