Discover 23 Laravel and Livewire PHP attributes that simplify development, including #[Computed] for caching accessed values, #[Log] for injecting a logger instance, #[Config] for injecting configuration values, #[CurrentUser] for retrieving the authenticated user, and more.

In this release, the Stringable class is explicitly implemented in Uri and UriQueryString, replacing Str::of() and the str() helper. The Uri class is now part of Laravel’s default global aliases for easier access. Dynamic database connections now support seamless reconnections. Additionally, the new chainable Fluent::set() method allows updating deeply nested attributes using dot notation, e.g., $fluent->set('specs.color', 'Space Black')

Laravel has launched a VS Code Extension in public beta, offering an integrated development experience tailored for Laravel projects. The extension includes features like IntelliSense for Laravel facades, inline documentation, and artisan command execution directly from VS Code. It’s designed to enhance productivity and streamline common tasks for Laravel developers.

The useCurrent() method in migrations allows you to automatically set the current timestamp as the default value for a timestamp column.

Schema::create('orders', function (Blueprint $table) {
    $table->id();
    $table->string('item');
    $table->timestamp('order_placed_at')->useCurrent();
});

Explore the fundamentals of dependency injection and its benefits in reducing class coupling, enhancing testability, and adhering to the Single Responsibility Principle, using practical PHP examples.

Rector 2.0 is released and introduces several updates: the --only option for running specific rules, composer-based sets for version-specific rules, default polyfill inclusion, automated attributes detection, and streamlined custom rule creation by dropping the need for getRuleDefinition().

This RFC proposes enabling attributes for compile-time non-class constants in PHP using Attribute::TARGET_CONSTANT, updating TARGET_ALL to include constants, and updating #[\Deprecated] to enable marking constants as deprecated. Attributes are restricted to individually defined constants to prevent confusing code. Additionally, ReflectionConstant::getAttributes() is introduced for runtime access.

The Laravel PostgreSQL Enhanced package supports numerous previously unavailable PostgreSQL-specific features, enhancing database operations and functionality for developers using Laravel and PostgreSQL.

Discover the complete process a browser follows to display a URL, from DNS lookups and establishing TCP/TLS connections to parsing HTML, constructing the DOM and CSSOM, creating the Render Tree, and painting the final content on screen. A must-read for understanding how web pages are rendered.

This guide details the integration of passkey-based authentication for enhanced security and user convenience. It covers manual implementation and showcases Descope's simplified, no-code solution for effortless setup and maintenance.