Explore the Laravel Usage Limiter package, enabling easy implementation of usage limits in Laravel applications. It offers features like defining limits per plan, automated resets, and usage reports. Ideal for managing SaaS model constraints.

Explore real-world projects using Laravel Livewire. Discover how developers leverage Livewire to build interactive and scalable web applications featuring a variety of use cases, from photo management systems to custom booking platforms.

For your model traits, you can define a boot method following the name boot[TraitName]. This ensures the trait’s boot method is automatically called when the model boots, without conflicting with other boot methods in the model.

trait HasUuid
{
    public static function bootHasUuid()
    {
        static::creating(function ($model) {
            if (empty($model->uuid)) {
                $model->uuid = Str::uuid();
            }
        });
    }
}

PhpStorm 2024.2 introduces several new features, including log file support, a new floating toolbar for quick access to refactorings and AI features, terminal command completion, and AI Assistant for terminal command generation and VCS conflict resolution. Frontend updates include running and debugging TypeScript files directly, better support for major web frameworks and default Prettier integration. The new UI is now the default for all users.

The PHP RFC proposes transforming the exit() language construct into a true function to enhance consistency and enable named arguments, strict typing, and correct type juggling for CLI scripts.

The PHP RFC proposes the introduction of static classes, which cannot be instantiated and must have all static members. This aims to clarify developer intent, enhance tooling support through static analysis, and enforce stricter compile-time and runtime checks.

Hashids is a small PHP library to generate YouTube-like ids from numbers. Use it when you don't want to expose your database numeric ids to users. There is a bridge for Laravel.

Exploring the intricacies of TLS certificates, this blog details the journey configuring and understanding certificate limits. It covers certificate duration, maximum sizes, and the challenges faced when using overly large certificates with various software.

Canva's collaboration team reveals their journey in implementing real-time mouse pointers. They transitioned from a Redis-backed WebSocket architecture to a WebRTC peer-to-peer solution, improving scalability and reducing latency.