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Laravel
20 posts tagged #Laravel
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Installing Laravel Forge CLI on macOS
Once installed, the Forge CLI gives you quick terminal access to your Laravel Forge servers and sites. Just make sure your $PATH is configured right — most issues I’ve run into came from that one step being skipped.

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Fixing Safari Mixed Content Issues with Vite and mkcert
Safari blocks Vite’s hot module reload (HMR) when your Laravel app runs over HTTPS but Vite serves plain HTTP. Here’s how I fixed it with mkcert, a separate dev-only Vite config, and one extra package.json script.

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Link Share: Issue #5
I have quite a build-up of links to share. It's been a while, so some may be old news, but it's still worth posting. Grab a coffee and enjoy!

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How to Configure PHP Memory and PHP-FPM for Scalable Performance on 8, 16, and 32+ GB Servers
Learn how to configure PHP memory limits and PHP-FPM settings for 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB servers to maximize concurrency, avoid swap usage, and scale your app efficiently without wasting memory.

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Laravel and the Evolution of Open Source: Adapting to a Changing World
Open source isn’t 'free'—it’s accessible code that needs cash to evolve. Laravel proves it: as passwords fade and users demand phone-friendly logins like Google or Apple, features expire. Small teams must adapt to shifting expectations or drown in tech debt. 'Free' always has a cost.

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How to Install Puppeteer/Chrome on a Laravel Forge Server with Unbuntu v24
This step-by-step guide covers verifying Node.js, installing Puppeteer globally, updating package repositories, and setting up required system dependencies for smooth headless Chrome execution.

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Laravel 11 Migrations: Best Practices for Stability and Scalability
Learn the top best practices for writing Laravel 11 migrations, including avoiding dynamic table names, separating schema from data migrations, and blocking down method rollbacks in production. Build resilient and maintainable database migrations for your application.

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Securing Sensitive Data in Laravel: Leveraging PHP's #[SensitiveParameter] Attribute
Here's a tip for Laravel developers. In PHP 8.2, you can use the #[\SensitiveParameter] attribute to mark sensitive parameters in your Eloquent model methods.
![Securing Sensitive Data in Laravel: Leveraging PHP's #[SensitiveParameter] Attribute](https://kevdees.com/uploads/2024/07/q-mh2zk9ngc.jpg)
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Optimizing Database Queries in Laravel: The Power of Eager Loading
Use Laravel eager loading to optimize database queries and avoid the N+1 query problem.

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Herd for PHP Developers on Mac
Herd is a native Laravel and PHP development environment for macOS with built-in PHP and nginx.

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Should You Consider Attending a Laracon?
Analysis and personal experience of attending Laracon 2023 conference for Laravel developers.

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Deep Learning. An Edge Case Fix For Laravel.
A little journal entry and lesson learned. Push through hard problems to learn deeply.

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Set The Max Upload Size of Nginx on Laravel Homestead
To increase the max upload size on Laravel Homestead add the config option client_max_body_size.

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How I configure Laravel Homestead after installing it on Mac
Each time after updating or installing Laravel Homestead I take these steps.

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Link Share: Issue #2
Recommended podcasts covering business, development, design, and personal growth topics.

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Code Merged: Laravel
How Laravel transformed my development journey and inspired the creation of the TypeRocket framework.

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Getting macOS to trust all your self-signed SSL certificates from Homestead with a single shot
Make macOS and Chrome trust Laravel Homestead SSL certificates by adding them to Keychain Access.

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Stop Chrome & Firefox from blocking HTTPS requests by default for all domains hosted by Homestead
Fix SSL certificate warnings for Laravel Homestead by importing certificates into Firefox and macOS Keychain.

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Disable MySQL Strict Mode and NO_ZERO_DATE Errors in Laravel Homestead
Disable MySQL strict mode and NO_ZERO_DATE errors in Laravel Homestead by configuring sql_mode.

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Import and Export MySQL and PostgreSQL
Import and export databases for MySQL and PostgreSQL using command line tools and troubleshooting.
