We are joined by Jason McCreary (JMac) to discuss the upcoming release of Laravel 12, the importance of small improvements in the framework, and the role of Laravel Shift in making our lives easier.

Show Links

https://laravelshift.com/
https://shop.laravelshift.com/
https://x.com/gonedark
https://jasonmccreary.me/
https://laravel-news.com/laravel-12-release-date
https://laravel-news.com/laravel-12-laravel-shift

Aaron Francis and Try Hard Studios just officially launched Fusion! 

Find out more in our Fusion release article on Laravel News. 

Simon Hamp discusses the development of Native PHP iOS, a project that allows PHP applications to run natively on iOS devices without needing a web server. He shares the journey from the initial concept of Native PHP to the realization of mobile app development, the technical workings of the application, potential use cases, and future enhancements. The discussion highlights the empowerment of developers familiar with Laravel to create mobile applications and the importance of building a cohesive ecosystem between server and mobile applications.

Show Links: 

• NativePHP iOS
• Early access program

Join us as we discuss the features and benefits of HydePHP, its integration with existing Laravel applications, and the motivation behind its creation.

Caen shares insights into the challenges of maintaining an open-source project and the importance of providing a quality developer experience. The conversation also touches on the use cases for HydePHP beyond blogging, including documentation, and introduces Caen's new project, Release.new, which generates release notes from Git history.

🔗 Show Links:

https://hydephp.com
https://github.com/hydephp/hyde
https://github.com/hydephp/framework
https://windowlight.desilva.se
https://caen.desilva.se/projects
https://x.com/CodeWithCaen
https://bsky.app/profile/caen.bsky.social
https://linkedin.com/in/caen-de-silva/
https://release.new

We chat with Tim Leland about creating T.ly, a URL-shortening service. The discussion also touches on his experiences with building browser extensions and the impact of weather apps like Dark Sky on his projects.

Show Links

Tim Leland: https://timleland.com
URL Shortner: https://t.ly

In this episode of the Laravel Creator Spotlight, we speak with Aaron Francis and look at his journey to fame, his recent Laravel package called Solo, Try Hard Studios courses, transitioning from full-time work to running a full-time business, parenting, and his future plans.

## Show Links

Aaron's Twitter → https://twitter.com/aaronfrancis
Aaron's Bluesky →https://bsky.app/profile/aaronfrancis.com
Aaron's Website → https://aarondfrancis.com
Solo for Laravel → https://github.com/aarondfrancis/solo
Try Hard Studios → https://tryhardstudios.com/
Screencasting.com → https://screencasting.com/
High-Performance SQLite → https://highperformancesqlite.com/
Mastering Postgres: A video course on PostgreSQL → https://masteringpostgres.com/

We are joined by Brian Dainis, the founder of Curatech, discussing his journey in the Laravel community, the evolution of Laravel, and the business model of Curotech.

Show Links

• https://briandainis.com
• https://www.curotec.com/team/brian-dainis/
• https://www.curotec.com
• https://www.cursor.com/

Eric L. Barnes and Chris Morrell discuss the resurgence of PHP meetups post-COVID, focusing on the creation and growth of PHPX, a new initiative to revitalize local PHP communities.

Show Links

* Chris Morrell: https://cmorrell.com
* PHP World https://phpx.world
* PHPxNYC https://phpxnyc.com
* PHPxPhilly https://phpxphilly.com
* Upstate PHP https://upstatephp.com/
* Laravel Events https://laravel-news.com/events 

Join us as Stephen Rees-Carter delves into Laravel security, discussing security consulting, the importance of penetration testing, and common vulnerabilities found in Laravel applications.

Show Links

• All Stephens links & socials → https://pinkary.com/@valorin
• Securing Laravel (mailing list) → https://securinglaravel.com/
• Pentesting Laravel series → https://securinglaravel.com/pentest
• Practical Laravel Security (course) → https://practicallaravelsecurity.com/
• Laravel Security Audits and Penetration Tests → https://valorinsecurity.com/

In this episode, we are joined by Josh Cirre to discuss his journey from creative beginnings in music and graphic design to his current role at Laravel and his passion for video production. Josh shares valuable insights on starting a YouTube channel, finding comfort in front of the camera, and the importance of using tools like OBS for efficient video editing. 

Sorry, the video on my side is jumpy. Had some technical issues during the recording 😢

Show Links

* Josh on X https://x.com/joshcirre
* Josh on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@joshcirre 
* Suggest GG https://suggest.gg