PHP 8.5: Complete Guide to All New Features
Explore PHP 8.5's revolutionary features including the pipe operator, URI extension, clone with syntax, array_first/array_last functions, and NoDiscard attribute.
- #PHP
- #PHP8.5
- #Backend
8 min read
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Long, practical guides on Laravel, Filament and Livewire, written from the products I build. 48 so far.
Livewire 4: Revolutionary Features That Transform Laravel UIs
Discover Livewire 4's game-changing features including the Blaze compiler (20x faster rendering), Islands architecture, single-file components, and PHP 8.4 property hooks support.
- #Livewire
- #Livewire4
- #Laravel
7 min read
Pest Mutation Testing: Find Untested Code Paths
Master mutation testing with Pest PHP. Learn how mutations work, configure coverage, interpret results, and improve test quality beyond code coverage.
- #Pest
- #Testing
- #Laravel
7 min read
PHP 8.4 Property Hooks: Getters and Setters Reimagined
Master PHP 8.4 property hooks. Learn get/set hooks, asymmetric visibility, virtual properties, and how they replace traditional getters and setters.
- #PHP
- #PHP8.4
- #Backend
9 min read
Laravel 12: Complete Guide to the Latest Features (2025)
Explore Laravel 12's groundbreaking features including automatic eager loading, session cache, failover queues, AI-powered packages, and the new starter kits with WorkOS AuthKit integration.
- #Laravel
- #Laravel12
- #PHP
5 min read
Laravel 11's Streamlined Application Structure: A Complete Guide
Discover how Laravel 11's minimalist architecture removes boilerplate, consolidates middleware in bootstrap/app.php, and makes your applications cleaner and more maintainable.
- #Laravel
- #Laravel11
- #PHP
5 min read
Mastering Nested Resources in FilamentPHP v4
Learn how to use FilamentPHP v4's most requested feature - nested resources. Build hierarchical admin panels with parent-child relationships and intuitive breadcrumb navigation.
- #FilamentPHP
- #Laravel
- #AdminPanel
6 min read