Laravel 12.x introduces global auto eager loading to combat the N+1 problem, enhancing performance by loading related models in a single query. This feature can be enabled globally, per model, or per query.

Laravel's fillAndInsert() method enhances bulk insertions by applying Eloquent's casting, timestamps, and UUIDs, maintaining efficiency while retaining full model functionality during mass data operations.

The Laravel v12.8.0 release includes several optimizations and features, such as efficient soft delete checks in mass-pruning, createMany variants for HasOneOrMany relations and automatic relation loading via withRelationshipAutoloading. Additionally, it introduces the fromJson() method for collections and Rule::anyOf() for complex validation scenarios.

Contextual binding allows you to inject different implementations of the same interface depending on the class being resolved. This is perfect when multiple classes depend on the same contract but need different configurations.

$this->app->when(GenerateSummary::class)
    ->needs(LlmClient::class)
    ->give(OpenAiClient::class);

$this->app->when(ClassifyText::class)
    ->needs(LlmClient::class)
    ->give(GeminiClient::class);

Explore optimizing HTTP requests in PHP using curl. Learn about sequential processing, handle reuse, parallel requests, and batching for improved script performance, achieving over 60% efficiency gains.

NativePHP has officially reached version 1.0, marking a major milestone for Laravel developers building cross-platform desktop apps. Launched just two years ago as a side project, it’s now production-ready and fully stable.

Laravel Model Metadata is a package designed to manage metadata with JSON support for multiple data types. It allows you to easily attach, manage, and query metadata on your Laravel models.

SOC 2 isn’t inherently painful—teams make it so by adding rigid processes, unused policies, and irrelevant controls. Since companies define their own controls, developers should push for simpler, risk-aligned, and developer-friendly practices to avoid unnecessary bureaucracy and make compliance sustainable.

Here there are timeless "laws" shaping how software is built and maintained. It includes Gall’s Law (“complex systems evolve from simple ones”) and Parkinson’s Law (“work expands to fill the time available”), among others that highlight the interplay between code, complexity, teams, and time.

Learn how to set up private, custom domains for local web apps using launchd, /etc/hosts, and Caddy, simplifying navigation with user-friendly URLs like "appname.localhost."