The Laravel Podcast Podcast

The Laravel Podcast

Taylor Otwell, Matt Stauffer
The Laravel Podcast brings you Laravel and PHP development news and discussion.
Laravel’s New Starter Kits: Official and Community
In this episode of the Laravel Podcast, host Matt Stauffer sits down with Tony Lea, an open-source developer at Laravel, to dive into a range of topics. They explore the future of Laravel’s starter kits, the impact of community contributions, and the latest developments in Laravel Cloud. Tony also shares his journey into programming, his work on Laravel’s starter kits, and the evolution of his platform, DevDojo. Along the way, they discuss community feedback, the challenges of maintaining starter kits, and the realities of navigating criticism in the open-source world.Matt Stauffer’s TwitterTony Lea’s TwitterTony Lea on GithubTony Lea- DevDojoLaravel TwitterLaravel WebsiteTighten WebsiteLaravel CloudSuggestion Box----- Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.
Mar 10, 2025
35 min
The Biggest Day in Laravel History
In this episode of the Laravel Podcast, host Matt Stauffer sits down with Chris Sev, Laravel's new Director of Developer Relations, to explore his background and the evolving role of DevRel. They dive into exciting updates in the Laravel ecosystem, including the launch of Laravel Cloud, new starter kits, the VS code extension, and the redesigned Laravel website. The discussion also covers the importance of backward compatibility, upcoming community events, and the continuous evolution and support within the Laravel community.Matt Stauffer’s TwitterChris Sev’s TwitterLaravel TwitterLaravel WebsiteTighten WebsiteLaravel CloudLaravel RedditJoe Dixon AMA on RedditSuggestion Box----- Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.
Feb 24, 2025
39 min
Laracon AU Update & Nightwatch Q&A
In this episode of the Laravel podcast, host Matt Stauffer is joined by Taylor Otwell and Jess Archer at Laracon Australia to discuss the new Laravel Nightwatch product and answer listener questions about the Nightwatch announcement. They dive into the development timeline, team dynamics, and the integration of Nightwatch with existing Laravel tools like Pulse, Horizon, and Telescope. The conversation also covers the tech stack used for Nightwatch, the challenges faced during development, and future integrations and features planned for the product.Taylor Otwell's Twitter Matt Stauffer’s TwitterJess Archer’s Twitter Laravel Twitter Laravel Website Tighten Website Nightwatch Announcement Video from Laracon AUJess Archer’s Talk at Laracon US ----- Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten. 
Nov 12, 2024
34 min
Php.new, Inertia v2, Sublime vs. VS code, and More Laravel Cloud Updates
In this episode of the Laravel Podcast, hosts Matt Stauffer and Taylor Otwell explore the latest updates in the Laravel ecosystem, highlighting new features, tools, and enhancements designed to improve the developer experience. They cover the introduction of php.new for simplified PHP installation, a new composer script for easier app setup, and the beta release of Inertia.js V2. The discussion also includes upcoming features in Laravel Cloud and the ongoing debate between popular development tools like Sublime Text and VS Code. Additionally, Taylor shares his process for writing documentation for Laravel. Taylor Otwell's TwitterMatt Stauffer’s TwitterLaravel TwitterLaravel Website Tighten WebsiteInertia V2 Website----- Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten. 
Oct 22, 2024
36 min
Listener Q&A with Taylor Otwell After Accel Investment Announcement
In this episode of the Laravel podcast, we address some listener-submitted questions regarding the recent investment in Laravel and the announcement of Laravel Cloud. We explore the motivation behind Taylor taking investment, the goals of Accel, and what the future holds for Laravel and its ecosystem. Plus, we cover the future of Laravel Forge and give you a glimpse of what migrating your projects from Forge to Laravel Cloud might look like.Taylor Otwell's Twitter Matt Stauffer’s TwitterLaravel TwitterLaravel WebsiteTighten WebsiteSpecial Announcement - Accel invests $57M into Laravel Products & Open-Source Framework VideoLive Q&A re: $57M fundraise, Laravel Cloud, & the future of LaravelPodcast Suggestions Laravel Cloud-----Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.
Sep 11, 2024
26 min
Laravel’s Current Moment, and Laravel Cloud Listener Q&A
In this episode, recorded live at Laracon US, we talk about the current moment we’re seeing in the Laravel world, reflecting on Laravel’s evolution and where it stands today. We also dedicate time to answering your questions from Laracon US, mainly about Laravel Cloud, bringing insights directly from the heart of the Laravel community.Taylor Otwell's Twitter Matt Stauffer’s TwitterLaravel TwitterLaravel WebsiteTighten WebsitePodcast Suggestions Laravel Cloud-----Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.
Sep 3, 2024
26 min
Countdown to Laracon US, Meetup Tips, Nova/Filament Insights, and Listener Q&A
After a short break, we're back and the countdown to Laracon US is on! Join us as we discuss the upcoming Laracon US and the journey from local meetups to bigger Laravel events. We also explore the future of Nova and Filament, two key admin panel tools in the Laravel ecosystem. Plus, we're answering more of your questions! We cover open-source projects by the Laravel team, coding styles within the Laravel community, the use of Livewire and Alpine for front-end development, testing practices, PWA support in Laravel, and database query optimization.Taylor Otwell's Twitter Matt Stauffer’s TwitterLaravel TwitterLaravel WebsiteTighten WebsitePodcast Suggestions Built with Laravel-----Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.
Jul 30, 2024
38 min
Listener Q&A: ChatGPT, Laravel Hangups & Best Practices, API Docs, Inertia Next Steps
In this episode, we dive into listener-generated questions. Join us as we cover a wide range of topics, from hangups in new Laravel apps and best practices for bigger apps, to the impact of AI tools on our workflows. We'll discuss common mistakes when building your first Laravel application, tips for documenting APIs, Laravel's transformative impact on business, and what Inertia needs to become feature complete.Taylor Otwell's Twitter - https://twitter.com/taylorotwellMatt Stauffer’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/stauffermattLaravel Twitter - https://twitter.com/laravelphpLaravel Website - https://laravel.com/Tighten Website - https://tighten.com/Podcast Suggestions - https://suggest.gg/laravelpodcast/ideasMatt’s talk on JSON:API: https://youtu.be/C01dvypo4O4?si=BDZKfz-bxeZK3AzvSpatie Query Package: https://github.com/spatie/laravel-query-builderBusiness of Laravel Podcast: https://businessoflaravel.com/-----Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.
Jun 24, 2024
44 min
An Open-Source Panel, the Future of PHP, and Delegation in Business
In this episode of the Laravel podcast, Matt and Taylor explore a variety of topics, including ones suggested by listeners! Taylor shares insights from his recent trip to San Francisco, where he participated in an open-source discussion panel hosted by the venture capital firm, Accel. They also discuss the current state of PHP, how it is perceived by other programmers, and what the Laravel community can do to keep PHP relevant and attractive. Additionally, they dive into the challenges and benefits of delegation in business, offering tips on delegating tasks, managing email inboxes, and the importance of creating systems that can operate without constant oversight.Taylor Otwell's Twitter - @‌taylorotwellMatt Stauffer’s Twitter - @‌stauffermattLaravel Twitter - @‌laravelphpLaravel Website - Laravel - The PHP Framework For Web ArtisansTighten Website -Tighten | Software Development for Web + Mobile | Laravel + Vue.jsPodcast Suggestions -  https://suggest.gg/laravelpodcast/ideasAccel Twitter - https://twitter.com/AccelOnramp to Laravel - onramp.devShawn Blanc Twitter - https://x.com/shawnblanc?lang=enThe E-Myth Revisited Book - https://www.amazon.com/Myth-Revisited-Small-Businesses-About/dp/0887307280-----Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.
Jun 4, 2024
43 min
Laravel 11 Release, Context, New Hires, & Open-Source Sustainability
Welcome back to another episode of the Laravel podcast! In this episode, we dive into the exciting release of Laravel 11 and discuss its impact since it has been out in the wild. Taylor also shares his insights on the release and other recent developments in the Laravel ecosystem, including the launch of Herd Pro. Additionally, we discuss the new hires at Laravel, including Andre Valentin, Chris Fadao, Mohammed Said, and Alyssa Mazzina and touch on the topic of open-source sustainability.Taylor Otwell's Twitter - https://twitter.com/taylorotwellMatt Stauffer’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/stauffermattLaravel Twitter - https://twitter.com/laravelphpLaravel Website - https://laravel.com/Tighten Website - https://tighten.com/Laravel 11 - https://laravel.com/docs/11.x/releasesLaravel Careers - https://laravel.com/careersLaravel Reverb - https://laravel.com/docs/master/reverbLaravel Herd - https://herd.laravel.com/Laravel Herd for Windows - https://herd.laravel.com/windowsLaravel Valet - https://laravel.com/docs/11.x/valetChristoph Rumpel Forge Productivity Tweet: https://x.com/christophrumpel/status/1773738874264600608?s=20Andre Valentin Twitter - @‌theandreval Laravel Director of EngineeringChris Fidao Twitter - @‌fideloper Laravel Infrastructure EngineerMohammed Said Twitter - @‌themsaidAlyssa Mazzina Twitter - @‌alyssamazzinaLaragon - https://laragon.org/Django - https://www.djangoproject.com/Spatie - https://spatie.be/Laracon US - https://laracon.us/-----Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.
Apr 9, 2024
33 min
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