In this episode, Jon, Simon, and Chris Sev discuss Chris's journey in the tech world, his recent role at Laravel, and the exciting developments within the Laravel ecosystem.

They delve into the impact of Laravel Cloud on deployment processes, the introduction of new starter kits, and the importance of community collaboration in the Laravel space.

Chris shares insights on the evolution of Laravel and how it continues to bridge the gap between PHP and JavaScript development.

In this episode, the hosts discuss the rapid growth of the Laravel community, the unique hiring practices within it, and the healthy attitudes towards monetization.

They explore the recent release of Laravel 12, enhancements in developer experience through tools like VS Code, and the impact of AI on coding practices. The conversation wraps up with personal recommendations in the 'sick picks' segment, highlighting fun and interesting items.