The Laravel Podcast

Apr 14 2025 132 ep. 48 mins 777
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The Laravel Podcast brings you Laravel and PHP development news and discussion.

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How We Built Nightwatch, with Jess Archer

Apr 14 2025 49 mins  
In this episode of the Laravel Podcast, host Matt Stauffer sits down with Jess Archer, Engineering Team Lead at Laravel, to explore her journey to the team and her work on key projects—most notably Nightwatch, Laravel’s tool for exception tracking, performance monitoring, and logging. They dive into how Nightwatch came to life, the architecture behind it, and how the team is st

Joe Tannenbaum on VS Code Extension, Inertia 2.0 & Open Source

Mar 24 2025 42 mins  
In this episode of the Laravel Podcast, host Matt Stauffer chats with Joe Tannenbaum, Laravel’s Open Source Engineering Team Lead, about his unconventional journey from acting to web development. They dive into his contributions to the Laravel VS Code Extension, the evolution of Inertia 2.0, and the complexities of managing open source projects at Laravel. Joe also shares insight

Laravel’s New Starter Kits: Official and Community

Mar 10 2025 35 mins  
In this episode of the Laravel Podcast, host Matt Stauffer sits down with Tony Lea, an open-source developer at Laravel, to dive into a range of topics. They explore the future of Laravel’s starter kits, the impact of community contributions, and the latest developments in Laravel Cloud. Tony also shares his journey into programming, his work on Laravel’s starter kits, and the

The Biggest Day in Laravel History

Feb 24 2025 39 mins  
In this episode of the Laravel Podcast, host Matt Stauffer sits down with Chris Sev, Laravel's new Director of Developer Relations, to explore his background and the evolving role of DevRel. They dive into exciting updates in the Laravel ecosystem, including the launch of Laravel Cloud, new starter kits, the VS code extension, and the redesigned Laravel website. The discussion also

Laracon AU Update & Nightwatch Q&A

Nov 12 2024 34 mins  
In this episode of the Laravel podcast, host Matt Stauffer is joined by Taylor Otwell and Jess Archer at Laracon Australia to discuss the new Laravel Nightwatch product and answer listener questions about the Nightwatch announcement. They dive into the development timeline, team dynamics, and the integration of Nightwatch with existing Laravel tools like Pulse, Horizon, and Telesco

Php.new, Inertia v2, Sublime vs. VS code, and More Laravel Cloud Updates

Oct 22 2024 36 mins  
In this episode of the Laravel Podcast, hosts Matt Stauffer and Taylor Otwell explore the latest updates in the Laravel ecosystem, highlighting new features, tools, and enhancements designed to improve the developer experience. They cover the introduction of php.new for simplified PHP installation, a new composer script for easier app setup, and the beta release of Inertia.js V2. T

Listener Q&A with Taylor Otwell After Accel Investment Announcement

Sep 11 2024 26 mins  
In this episode of the Laravel podcast, we address some listener-submitted questions regarding the recent investment in Laravel and the announcement of Laravel Cloud. We explore the motivation behind Taylor taking investment, the goals of Accel, and what the future holds for Laravel and its ecosystem. Plus, we cover the future of Laravel Forge and give you a glimpse of what migrati

Laravel’s Current Moment, and Laravel Cloud Listener Q&A

Sep 03 2024 26 mins  
In this episode, recorded live at Laracon US, we talk about the current moment we’re seeing in the Laravel world, reflecting on Laravel’s evolution and where it stands today. We also dedicate time to answering your questions from Laracon US, mainly about Laravel Cloud, bringing insights directly from the heart of the Laravel community.Taylor Otwell's Twitter Matt Stauffer’s T

Countdown to Laracon US, Meetup Tips, Nova/Filament Insights, and Listener Q&A

Jul 30 2024 38 mins  
After a short break, we're back and the countdown to Laracon US is on! Join us as we discuss the upcoming Laracon US and the journey from local meetups to bigger Laravel events. We also explore the future of Nova and Filament, two key admin panel tools in the Laravel ecosystem. Plus, we're answering more of your questions! We cover open-source projects by the Laravel team, coding s

Listener Q&A: ChatGPT, Laravel Hangups & Best Practices, API Docs, Inertia Next Steps

Jun 24 2024 44 mins  
In this episode, we dive into listener-generated questions. Join us as we cover a wide range of topics, from hangups in new Laravel apps and best practices for bigger apps, to the impact of AI tools on our workflows. We'll discuss common mistakes when building your first Laravel application, tips for documenting APIs, Laravel's transformative impact on business, and what Inertia ne