Laravel v11.42 introduces higher order messaging support for last() in collections, a doesntContain() method for Eloquent collections, and a fluent numeric validation class. Number::currency() now supports precision control, and SQLite connections can use relative paths. New testing utilities include assertStreamed() and assertNotStreamed(), assertJsonFragments() for multiple JSON assertions, and PHPUnit 12 support.

This article guides you through implementing a unified error handling solution in Laravel. Learn how to capture exceptions and transform them into standardized JSON responses, streamlining error management and ensuring a predictable experience for API consumers.

Explore integrating Typesense with Laravel Scout for enhanced full-text search capabilities. Learn installation, configuration, and advanced techniques like sorting, filtering, tweaking typo tolerance, accessing raw responses, and using facets for refined search results.

The whenLoaded() method allows you to conditionally include relationships in API resources only if they have been explicitly loaded, preventing unnecessary queries and improving performance.

class PostResource extends JsonResource
{
    public function toArray(Request $request): array
    {
        return [
            'id' => $this->id,
            'title' => $this->title,
            'author' => $this->author,
            'comments' => CommentResource::collection($this->whenLoaded('comments')),
        ];
    }
}

This article explains how to handle concurrent access using a tasks table for asynchronous job processing in PHP and MySQL. It discusses the trade-offs between using database locks and simpler techniques, emphasizing the need to balance simplicity, performance, and reliability based on your system’s tolerance for errors and potential double execution.

NIST’s new standards for post-quantum cryptography are driving advancements, including an open-source library with HPKE support designed to bolster security and facilitate MLS implementation. Early efforts like initial PASETO protocol drafts and discussions on integrating OpenSSL’s KEM API in PHP 8.5 point to a future where secure communications evolve to meet post-quantum challenges.

Apple has approved a PHP-based iOS app built with Laravel and Livewire, showing that PHP developers can now create iPhone apps without learning new languages. The video demonstrates the process—installing a native PHP iOS package into a Laravel project, running it via Composer, and launching the app in an iOS simulator with hot reloading.

The RFC proposes adding asymmetric visibility for static properties in PHP 8.5, mirroring the behavior already available for instance properties. This change enhances functionality without causing backward compatibility issues and simplifies implementation by aligning with existing property behavior.

Tinkerpad is an open-source PHP playground that facilitates code execution via Docker, SSH, or locally, providing features like autocomplete and performance benchmarking. It supports various PHP frameworks and allows for efficient snippet management and history tracking.

Combine ChatGPT and Mermaid to easily create professional diagrams for technical documentation, streamlining the process and eliminating traditional tool complexities while ensuring high-quality results.

Begin with a visual guide that shows how event sourcing works. Logging every change as an event, not just the current state. This creates an immutable audit trail and lets you rebuild the state at any time.