The Laracasts Snippet

Jeffrey Way

The Laracasts snippet, each episode, offers a single thought on some aspect of web development.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Should You Learn Laravel Before PHP?

    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?

    14 min

  2. 6 DAYS AGO

    Where Does Laracasts Go From Here?

    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?

    19 min

  3. 9 MAY

    The AI Episode

    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.

    12 min

  4. 04/12/2024

    Big Fish, Little Fish

    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?

    12 min

  5. 29/03/2024

    Horses for Courses

    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.

    13 min

  6. 01/03/2024

    The Stories We Tell Ourselves

    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.

    16 min

  7. 20/02/2024

    Here's Why You Should Attend Laracon

    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.

    15 min

  8. 14/02/2024

    Find Your Fit

    It occurred to me recently that, if my job consisted exclusively of writing code 40 hours a week, I don't think I'd be a programmer today. I might go out of my mind. The secret, from my experience, is to find your fit. Figure out how to combine all of your skills into some unique concoction that gets you through the day with a smile on your face.

    14 min
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The Laracasts snippet, each episode, offers a single thought on some aspect of web development.

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  • Creator
    Jeffrey Way
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2025
  • Episodes
    153
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2017 Laracasts
  • Show Website
    The Laracasts Snippet

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