Passwords alone no longer suffice to protect user data. Laravel's latest starter kit update integrates robust Two-Factor Authentication directly into the scaffolding, but the real power lies in the configuration files that most developers overlook.
Laravel's latest updates solve the headache of messy route lists and complex conditional validation. Learn how to implement the new 'required_if_declined' rule and explore a powerful new facade that lets you test reported exceptions without crashing your test suite.
Laravel's latest updates are quietly replacing clunky session checks and brittle testing patterns with elegant new syntax. From a dedicated Blade directive for flash messages to closure-based assertions for queued jobs, the framework is doubling down on developer speed. But are you still using the old 'from' method for route testing when a more type-safe alternative exists?
Tests shouldn't be held hostage by sleep() calls that bloat your CI/CD pipeline. The latest Laravel update introduces a Sleep helper that lets you fake time itself, turning five-second delays into millisecond assertions. We also look at how Forge is finally fixing deployment history for custom Git providers.
Middleware arguments often feel like a guessing game of magic numbers. Laravel is fixing this with a new typed API that turns cryptic strings into readable, named arguments. Plus, learn how three new test assertions are making status code checks like 410 and 503 a thing of the past.
Managing office listings requires a delicate balance between public visibility and host control. From implementing polymorphic image uploads to solving the architectural riddle of 'featured' photos, building a secure media workflow is harder than it looks. We explore how to prevent data leaks and zombie files while keeping your Laravel database lean and performant.
