Podcast Episodes
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Episode 22
What are the big 3 types of tests we use on our projects? How do we decide which to use? Listen in as we discuss this and more.
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4 years, 11 months ago
Guarded vs fillable, fight!
Episode 21
It's no tabs versus spaces, but it's close. Do you use guarded or fillable in your Laravel models? Aaron and Joel share their default approach, as we…
5 years ago
Don't ignore that pain!
Episode 20
It's easy to get used to things that cause us friction or pain in our development process. In this episode, we discuss how to avoid that trap and how…
5 years ago
Validation is your friend
Episode 19
Validation may seem boring, but it's a vital part of any Laravel application. Joel and Aaron share some tips on validation along with exciting news a…
5 years, 1 month ago
Always be ready to hand off the project
Episode 18
Why is it important to think about a future project hand-off at the beginning of a client relationship? Aaron and Joel share their approach.
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5 years, 1 month ago
Finding and fixing a performance issue
Episode 17
Last episode we discussed how to deal with a "slow app" complaint. This episode we discuss some technical approaches to find and fix the issue.
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5 years, 2 months ago
Someone said my app is slow. Now what?
Episode 16
The dreaded support ticket gets filed: App is slow! Before you get defensive or close as "Won't fix", consider a few tips on how to successfully appr…
5 years, 2 months ago
How long does it take to get your project running?
Episode 15
Aaron and Joel have joined a fair number of projects over the years. Listen as they share some tips on how to make process less painful for your team…
5 years, 3 months ago
Is it a good idea to install that package?
Episode 14
Laravel and PHP have a rich ecosystem, but it's good to weigh the pros and cons before reaching for a new package. We share some things to consider.
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5 years, 3 months ago
Where do I start making things better?
Episode 13
Where are some good starting points for modernizing and improving a legacy codebase? Joel and Aaron discuss a few ideas where you could start.
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5 years, 3 months ago