No Compromises

Have you ever turned on error tracking in a long-lived app and then got overwhelmed by all the errors happening? We talk through some strategies to not get overwhelmed and make a case that you really should be monitoring this in production. Would you like help with your legacy app? We have a ton of experience making legacy apps a joy to work within.

We've talked about coding standards before, but this time we approach it from a slightly different angle. Does the way you're code is formatted affect your ability to understand it? Brains are interesting things. Is your code slower than you'd like? We specialize in Laravel performance optimization and we can help! Contact us to discuss.

You launched a hobby project and then it starts to get some traction. What next? How do you get a more solid foundation under your app when it comes to database hosting? In this episode, we discuss the common phases we see a database go through during an app's life. And if you'd love some help moving your database or tackling performance issues, give us a call!

Interfaces are a great tool for writing maintainable applications, but it is possible to go "too far" with abstraction. Or maybe, it's a bad use of time to write an abstraction up front before you really know you need it. We discuss some trade-offs and examples. Need some perspective on your Laravel project? We offer a code review service. Get in touch to learn more.

When you're writing a test it can be so tempting to just "tweak" some app code to make it easier to write that test, but we discuss why that might not be a good idea. We also talk about some app changes while writing tests that are beneficial to the overall project. Don't "compromise" on testing. See how we can help level up your Laravel project.

Do your eyes glaze over when someone mentions singletons or factories? We'll try to not to be boring as we explain the benefits of design patterns. Sign up for our free Laravel newsletter and learn something new in 2 minutes or less.

Ever feel like your Blade views are getting too logic-heavy? What logic belongs in the view, and what logic would be better somewhere else? We use a recent PR discussion to talk through these points. Check out the Mastering Laravel YouTube channel

When new tools and packages come out, there is usually some buzz around the launch, and how it solves all the problems of the old tool. Should you switch? How do you know when it's worth it? What are the potential downsides of switching? We talk through a couple examples and share how we approach these decisions Want to see what our coding standard looks like? Toss a coin in the jar if you enjoyed this episode. We really appreciate it!

Seeders seem pretty straightforward. It's a way to generate data. But how should you use them in your app and what different purposes do they serve? We talk through our approach to seeders and how we use them in a few different contexts. Would you like some expert help on your Laravel application?Toss a coin in the jar if you enjoyed this episode. We really appreciate it!

Is there some particular tool or technology that just makes you mad? Maybe it's the way CSS behaves or how some browsers work. Don't just get mad, dig in and learn it thoroughly. We talk about how we've done that and how it helped. Wow, 90 episodes in a row. Never missed one! Want to hire some super reliable Laravel developers?Toss a coin in the jar if you enjoyed this episode. We really appreciate it!

We see a lot of different projects, but it's pretty rare to find one that's well-documented and internally consistent. Why does that matter? And how can you make things more consistent without spending a lot of time on it? Short, practical Laravel tips delivered fresh to your inbox. Sign up today!

How do you like to upgrade your app when the next new major version of Laravel comes out? Aaron and Joel share two different approaches they've used, and what added benefits you get from doing a version upgrade. Need help getting tests on your Laravel app before upgrading?

We're developers, we write code! But sometimes it's worth thinking if we really need to fire up our editor, or if a better solution exists. We talk through some "behind the scenes" podcast workflow, and how we decided we didn't need to write code this time. Need help with your Laravel app? We've seen it all and can get things done faster than you're used to.

Just about every application needs the concept of roles and permissions. Often, there's a desire to allow non-developers to manage roles and permissions in the application interface, but is that a good idea? Check out the validation worksheet at masteringlaravel.io

You might have a book that really shaped how you write code today. Some books make more sense if you read them later in your career. We discuss the changing value of books as a learning resource as you gain experience. 00:00 Using books as a resource 01:59 Changing perspectives as you gain experience 03:05 Recognizing real-world applications of what you read 05:45 Balancing enthusiasm with experience 07:20 You don't need to learn everything 09:35 Silly bit You could spend a few thousand dollars on books, but maybe that money is better spent working with us.

This is a surprisingly controversial topic. In this episode, we share why we write down migration methods, and it's probably not the reason you're thinking of. No call to action on this episode, just go enjoy some quiet time to yourself.

It's frustrating to have a client, boss, or even co-worker attempt to micro-manage you. We share some tips on how to make the working relationship better. Need help building your Laravel product? Hire two expert Laravel developers for less than you might think.

Developers spend a large part of their day inside an editor. For a full-featured editor like PHPStorm, there may be some useful features you've never noticed. We discuss a few of those.

PHPStan is a great tool, but if you're not careful it might push you to write code in a way you wouldn't normally write it. How can you balance a tool's strengths with your team's style of writing code? Need help getting unstuck with a Laravel issue? We can help!

It is so exciting to watch a conference talk announcing some new tool or feature. Now you're back at work and your fingers are itching to type `composer install` - What do you do? Want to see the musical conference talk Joel mentioned?You like short things, that's why you listen to this podcast. How about a short Laravel tip in your inbox?