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Back to SearchDoes it matter how your code looks?
Episode 98
We've talked about coding standards before, but this time we approach it from a slightly different angle. Does the way you're code is formatted affec…
2 years, 3 months ago
The life cycle of database hosting
Episode 97
You launched a hobby project and then it starts to get some traction. What next? How do you get a more solid foundation under your app when it comes …
2 years, 3 months ago
Are you really going to need that abstraction?
Episode 96
Interfaces are a great tool for writing maintainable applications, but it is possible to go "too far" with abstraction. Or maybe, it's a bad use of t…
2 years, 4 months ago
Should you change application code to support a test?
Episode 95
When you're writing a test it can be so tempting to just "tweak" some app code to make it easier to write that test, but we discuss why that might no…
2 years, 4 months ago
What is the point of design patterns?
Episode 94
Do your eyes glaze over when someone mentions singletons or factories? We'll try to not to be boring as we explain the benefits of design patterns.
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2 years, 5 months ago
Move that logic out of your view
Episode 93
Ever feel like your Blade views are getting too logic-heavy? What logic belongs in the view, and what logic would be better somewhere else? We use a …
2 years, 5 months ago
Is it worth switching to another tool?
Episode 92
When new tools and packages come out, there is usually some buzz around the launch, and how it solves all the problems of the old tool. Should you sw…
2 years, 6 months ago
How we use seeders in our applications
Episode 91
Seeders seem pretty straightforward. It's a way to generate data. But how should you use them in your app and what different purposes do they serve? …
2 years, 6 months ago
Don't just get mad at some tech, dig in and learn!
Episode 90
Is there some particular tool or technology that just makes you mad? Maybe it's the way CSS behaves or how some browsers work. Don't just get mad, di…
2 years, 7 months ago
Making a case for consistency
Episode 89
We see a lot of different projects, but it's pretty rare to find one that's well-documented and internally consistent. Why does that matter? And how …
2 years, 7 months ago