Laravel 11.5 arrives with a suite of upgrades and new features. Notable features include anonymous event broadcasting and a significant ~20% speed boost in blade component rendering. The make:trait and make:interface commands will create the files in the proper namespaces when they exist. Additionally, create URLs with query parameters via a new query() method on the UrlGenerator. Furthermore, the rate limiter class now includes a decrement method.

Explore the debut video of the "Laravel Ecosystem" series, focusing on Laravel Herd. This tool simplifies local PHP development for Mac and Windows users.

Learn to optimize your Laravel applications using the Benchmark class. This tool helps identify and improve performance bottlenecks by measuring execution times of code blocks and database queries.

Enhance your error handling with the report() helper in Laravel. Inside a try-catch block, use it to process exceptions through Laravel's exception handler while allowing your program to continue its flow. This method logs errors without disrupting user experience.

Simplify function and method calls using the first-class callable syntax. Replace [$this, 'foo'] with $this->foo(...) and streamline calls such as array_map(strtoupper(...), ['a', 'b', 'c']);.

The RFC was accepted. It suggests a change in handling the mathematical operation of raising zero to a negative power. Instead of returning INF, it will now trigger a DivisionByZeroError, aligning with PHP's error handling principles.

An RFC proposing the deprecation of sessions via GET/POST has been approved. Starting in PHP 8.4, deprecation warnings will be issued, with the feature slated for removal in PHP 9.0.

The proposed PHP RFC aims to standardize class naming across PHP internals by treating acronyms as regular words, enhancing readability and consistency.

Explore Brick\Money, a package that provides accurate and reliable money and currency handling, ensuring your financial calculations are free from rounding errors.

Joel Clermont advocates for a mindset shift in productivity, urging us to focus on achievements rather than unmet goals. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing the finite nature of time and maintaining a positive outlook.

Explore the essential mechanics of database indexing with a deep dive into data structures like arrays, linked lists, and various trees, crucial for optimizing database operations. This comprehensive guide covers the theory and practical applications, highlighting their impact on performance in real-world database systems.