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Read about how to use `calebdw/larastan-livewire` package to solve PHPStan issues related to using Livewire computed properties. We look at a real-life example of how I used it to solve my own issue.

Learn about the new "clamp" function in PHP 8.6 and how it can be used with different data types. We also discuss how to use "clamp" in your PHP and Laravel projects before PHP 8.6 is released.

Learn about how to use the "Cache::memo()" method to memoise cache values and improve performance in your Laravel applications.

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In this article, we'll look at how to send Telegram messages from a Laravel application using the "laravel-notification-channels/telegram" package. We'll also look at the different types of Telegram m...

In this article, we'll discuss how to use the "once" helper in Laravel to memoise data. We'll also look at how the "once" helper works with Laravel Octane applications and alternative approaches you c...

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Read my opinions about how I think AI will impact my job as a freelance web developer and content creator in 2026. I discuss how I'm currently using AI in my workflow and how I think that might change...

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Read about how to use PHP CS Fixer to automate the formatting of your PHP code. We'll also explore how to use PHP CS Fixer in parallel mode and create a GitHub Actions workflow which checks the code s...

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Learn about the difference between the ternary operator (?:) and the null coalescing operator (??) in PHP. We'll also discuss a common gotcha that I see developers (myself included) run into when usin...

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Read about the difference between immutable and mutable dates in PHP. We'll also look at a common gotcha I've experienced when using mutable dates and how to avoid it.

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Read about how to decide whether to use Salon, Guzzle, an SDK, or the Http Facade to build API integrations for your Laravel applications. This article is a snippet from my "Consuming APIs in Laravel"...

Read about my latest package: Email Utilities for Laravel. It's a small package which can be used to check and validate whether an email address is disposable or role-based.

This year, I deleted social media from my phone. It started off as an experiment, but it has had a significant impact on improving my mental health and productivity as a web developer.

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Read about how to use HTTP 404 responses instead of HTTP 403 when a user is unauthorised to access a resource. We'll also discuss some things to consider when using this approach.