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The Laravel Podcast

The Laravel Podcast brings you Laravel and PHP development news and discussion.

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How We Built Nightwatch, with Jess Archer Apr 14, 2025

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In this episode of the Laravel Podcast, host Matt Stauffer sits down with Jess Archer, Engineering Team Lead at Laravel, to explore her journey to the team and her work on key projects—most notably Nightwatch, Laravel’s tool for exception tracking, performance monitoring, and logging. They dive into how Nightwatch came to life, the architecture behind it, and how the team is structured to support its growth.

Archer discusses the complexities of data ingestion using Kafka, the challenges of scaling applications, and the architectural decisions that ensure performance and reliability. She highlights the importance of creating realistic seed data for testing and the collaborative workflows that drive successful project management. Throughout the conversation, Archer emphasizes the need for observability tools that minimize performance overhead and shares insights on how to effectively scope and plan projects in a dynamic environment.

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Joe Tannenbaum on VS Code Extension, Inertia 2.0 & Open Source Mar 24, 2025

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In this episode of the Laravel Podcast, host Matt Stauffer chats with Joe Tannenbaum, Laravel’s Open Source Engineering Team Lead, about his unconventional journey from acting to web development. They dive into his contributions to the Laravel VS Code Extension, the evolution of Inertia 2.0, and the complexities of managing open source projects at Laravel. Joe also shares insights into Laravel’s management style and its impact on development. The conversation explores exciting new features in Laravel, the challenges of browser state management, and Laravel’s leadership role in shaping the PHP ecosystem.

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Laravel’s New Starter Kits: Official and Community Mar 10, 2025

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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.

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The Biggest Day in Laravel History Feb 24, 2025

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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.

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Laracon AU Update & Nightwatch Q&A Nov 12, 2024

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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.

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Php.new, Inertia v2, Sublime vs. VS code, and More Laravel Cloud Updates Oct 22, 2024

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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.

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Listener Q&A with Taylor Otwell After Accel Investment Announcement Sep 11, 2024

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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.

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Laravel’s Current Moment, and Laravel Cloud Listener Q&A Sep 03, 2024

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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.

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Countdown to Laracon US, Meetup Tips, Nova/Filament Insights, and Listener Q&A Jul 30, 2024

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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.

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Listener Q&A: ChatGPT, Laravel Hangups & Best Practices, API Docs, Inertia Next Steps Jun 24, 2024

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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.

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Laravel Website - https://laravel.com/
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Podcast Suggestions - https://suggest.gg/laravelpodcast/ideas
Matt’s talk on JSON:API: https://youtu.be/C01dvypo4O4?si=BDZKfz-bxeZK3Azv
Spatie Query Package: https://github.com/spatie/laravel-query-builder
Business of Laravel Podcast: https://businessoflaravel.com/

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