Ever wonder if developer conferences truly deliver on their promise of community and innovation? At Laracon, the experience transcends typical talks, creating a genuine family reunion for developers. Discover how this event combats the solitary nature of coding, transforming careers and fostering an environment where even newcomers to Laravel find an immediate sense of belonging and inspiration to build extraordinary things.
Is the rise of AI agents making PHP obsolete? While trend reports favor JavaScript and Python, the secret to surviving the next wave of coding isn't switching frameworks—it's leaning into the stability of the tools you already know. Discover why Laravel's rigid conventions are actually its greatest asset in an automated world.
A recent online post reveals a 20-year veteran PHP developer struggling to find work, facing scarce opportunities and significantly lower salary expectations. This situation highlights a critical shift in the software development landscape, prompting a closer look at market dynamics and the perception of technologies like PHP. We explore whether this story reflects a broader trend or a unique set of circumstances affecting developers in today's competitive environment.
Livewire 4 Beta brings substantial enhancements to how we craft reactive applications in Laravel, fundamentally changing component structures and introducing powerful performance features like islands and deferred rendering. These innovations promise a faster, more fluid user experience, but developers upgrading from Livewire 3 must navigate new component generation defaults and crucial layout configuration shifts. Get ready to rethink your Livewire project structure and embrace a more performant future.