Episodi

  • Programming Anxiety

    Programming Anxiety
    Oct 3 2025
    Let me tell you a story about the programming-induced anxiety that my former self once felt. If you are constantly online, you will have the impression that you are constantly falling behind. But...are you?
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    13 min
  • Should You Learn Laravel Before PHP?

    Should You Learn Laravel Before PHP?
    Aug 29 2025
    Should you learn PHP first or jump straight into Laravel? 🤔 It’s a question every newcomer asks, and in this episode, Jeffrey breaks down both sides of the debate. We’ll talk about the benefits of mastering PHP basics, the faster “time to first win” that Laravel offers, and how beginners can balance learning without feeling overwhelmed. Whether you’re just starting with HTML/CSS or ready to build your first CRUD app, this video will help you figure out the best path forward. 💻✨ Share your thoughts in the comments — what worked for you?
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    14 min
  • Where Does Laracasts Go From Here?

    Where Does Laracasts Go From Here?
    Aug 25 2025
    In the last year, the way we program has changed dramatically. Perhaps, more dramatically than at any other time in my career. We can thank AI for that. So that begs the question: how does Laracasts fit into this new environment?
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    19 min
  • The AI Episode

    The AI Episode
    May 9 2025
    In this episode, we dig into the subject of AI... and whether it's going to steal your job or not. Don't worry: no bait in this video. Just an honest conversation about where we are, and what it all might mean.
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    12 min
  • Big Fish, Little Fish

    Big Fish, Little Fish
    Dec 4 2024
    There was a time long ago, before the internet, when each of us had the ability to be a big fish in the small pond. At least in some small way, that's true. But not anymore. And I wonder... what does that do to our confidence levels?
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    12 min
  • Horses for Courses

    Horses for Courses
    Mar 29 2024
    We love tools: linters, type checkers, test runners, asset compilers, et al. Whilst these tools can help solve problems, they might also be a sledgehammer when all you really need is a screwdriver. Let me tell you a little anecdote about upgrading my personal site to Laravel 11, and why sometimes removing a tool is even better than adding one.
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    13 min
  • The Stories We Tell Ourselves

    The Stories We Tell Ourselves
    Mar 1 2024

    Tell me what you think of this. We all have certain stories about ourselves that we repeat, like mantras. "I am the type of person who is X, therefore..." But, for all the reps, I'm not sure these are doing us any good at all.
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    16 min
  • Here's Why You Should Attend Laracon

    Here's Why You Should Attend Laracon
    Feb 20 2024
    Luke, here! I recently got the chance to attend and speak at Laracon EU 2024, and it was fantastic. The venue was awesome, the talks were amazing, but what really makes the event special are the conversations you have with like-minded developers. Let me tell you about it.
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    15 min