No Compromises

By Joel Clermont and Aaron SarayTechnology

No Compromises episodes

May 04, 2021 Guarded vs fillable, fight!
It's no tabs versus spaces, but it's close. Do you use guarded or fillable in your Laravel models? Aaron and Joel share their default approach, as well as several reasons for that choice.
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18 min
April 20, 2021 Don't ignore that pain!
It's easy to get used to things that cause us friction or pain in our development process. In this episode, we discuss how to avoid that trap and how to evaluate when to invest time in fixing that pain.
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15 min
April 06, 2021 Validation is your friend
Validation may seem boring, but it's a vital part of any Laravel application. Joel and Aaron share some tips on validation along with exciting news about a new resource to master Laravel validation rules.
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15 min
March 23, 2021 Always be ready to hand off the project
Why is it important to think about a future project hand-off at the beginning of a client relationship? Aaron and Joel share their approach.
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16 min
March 09, 2021 Finding and fixing a performance issue
Last episode we discussed how to deal with a "slow app" complaint. This episode we discuss some technical approaches to find and fix the issue.
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16 min
February 23, 2021 Someone said my app is slow. Now what?
The dreaded support ticket gets filed: App is slow! Before you get defensive or close as "Won't fix", consider a few tips on how to successfully approach this situation.
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15 min
February 09, 2021 How long does it take to get your project running?
Aaron and Joel have joined a fair number of projects over the years. Listen as they share some tips on how to make process less painful for your team.
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17 min
January 26, 2021 Is it a good idea to install that package?
Laravel and PHP have a rich ecosystem, but it's good to weigh the pros and cons before reaching for a new package. We share some things to consider.
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16 min
January 12, 2021 Where do I start making things better?
Where are some good starting points for modernizing and improving a legacy codebase? Joel and Aaron discuss a few ideas where you could start.
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16 min
December 29, 2020How long is that going to take?
The eternal question that every developer hears: How long is that going to take? Aaron and Joel discuss some ways to frame that question, and how to provide an estimate that will avoid unnecessary disappointment.
00:00 Accurate estimates can be difficult
02:00 Disconnect between a developer and a stakeholder
03:00 How Aaron approaches an estimate
06:05 Pad the estimate? Ranges?
07:38 The importance of open communication
08:12 Translating "hours" into real world time
09:50 Planning not pricing
11:56 Silly bit
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15 min