The Oh Dear team explains how they used PHPStan’s type aliases to make Laravel FormRequest validation rules compatible with higher static analysis levels.

Laravel v12.19.0 introduces FailOnException middleware for job exception handling, extends queue metrics support, and adds HasOnceHash interface for caching. Also, enhances testing with assertRedirectBackWithErrors and adds Attachment::fromUploadedFile for mailables.

Laravel Nightwatch provides real-time monitoring for Laravel apps, offering insights into system health, exceptions, and performance at scale. Designed for teams, it simplifies tracking and resolving issues efficiently.

The pipe() method in query builders lets you pass the query into a class or closure that returns a final result. Great for reusable logic that executes the query instead of just modifying it.

class CountActiveUsers
{
    public function __invoke(Builder $query): int
    {
        return $query
            ->where('active', true)
            ->count();
    }
}

$total = DB::table('users')->pipe(new CountActiveUsers);

This RFC will enhand clone functionality to work seamlessly with readonly properties, introducing an optional array parameter to update properties during cloning. It promises a cleaner, more intuitive approach to object clonning in future PHP releases.

Explore the evolution of PHP static code analysis tools like PHPStan and Psalm. Learn about their benefits, challenges, and the importance of integrating such tools for improved code quality and security.

Explore the "never" type introduced in PHP 8.1 for functions that never return a value. Learn usage scenarios, constraints, and practical examples, including its implementation in the symfony/var-dumper package.

The post outlines practical examples to show where strict types can help prevent subtle bugs, and when default weak typing might be more convenient, helping developers make informed decisions on a file-by-file basis.

Converge is a modular Laravel framework for dynamically generating, organizing, and presenting project documentation. It allows developers to create customizable documentation sites directly from their filesystem.

AI is reshaping software development, urging developers to become generalists with high agency. While AI accelerates tasks, human initiative and broad learning remain crucial for meaningful innovation.

The article outlines a method for transforming top-down strategies into actionable projects by leveraging team insights and creating multi-strategy solutions, ultimately enhancing pitching success and aligning team efforts with broader goals.