The Laravel Podcast

In this episode of the Laravel Podcast, host Matt Stauffer chats with Joe Dixon, Engineering Team Lead at Laravel. Joe shares his journey to Laravel, his experiences working on Vapor and Reverb, and the transition to Laravel Cloud. They explore his shift from writing code to managing teams, the unexpected challenges behind the Cloud build, and the complexity of billing, bandwidth monitoring, and system communication. Joe also dives into the importance of documentation, safety nets for customer traffic spikes, and the database strategies powering Laravel Cloud. The episode wraps with a Laracon highlight: Joe’s live drone demo, an unforgettable display of innovation in action. Matt Stauffer on TwitterJoe Dixon on TwitterJoe Dixon Laracon Reverb TalkLaravel TwitterLaravel WebsiteTighten WebsiteLaravel ReverbLaravel CloudLaravel NightwatchLaravel ForgePodcast Suggestions-----Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.

In this episode of the Laravel Podcast, host Matt Stauffer welcomes back the one and only Taylor Otwell to dive into the latest developments in the Laravel ecosystem. They unpack the launch of Laravel Cloud, share early user feedback, and discuss Taylor’s focus on educating users about pricing and usage. The conversation explores how Cloud fits into the broader Laravel stack and what’s on the horizon for Forge. Taylor also teases the upcoming launch of Nightwatch, a powerful monitoring tool built for integrated analytics and deeper performance insights. They touch on the value of performance metrics in understanding customer needs and frustrations, and in delivering greater value. They wrap up with a chat about Laracon and the irreplaceable energy of in-person events, celebrating the connections, collaboration, and community they bring to life.Taylor Otwell's TwitterMatt Stauffer’s TwitterLaravel TwitterLaravel WebsiteTighten WebsitePodcast SuggestionsLaravel CloudLaravel NightwatchLaravel Forge-----Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.

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 structured to support its growth.Archer discusses the complexities of data ingestion using Kafka, the challenges of scaling applications, and the architectural decisions that ensure performance and reliability. She highlights the importance of creating realistic seed data for testing and the collaborative workflows that drive successful project management. Throughout the conversation, Archer emphasizes the need for observability tools that minimize performance overhead and shares insights on how to effectively scope and plan projects in a dynamic environment.Matt Stauffer’s TwitterJess Archer’s TwitterJess Archer on BlueskyJess Archer on GitHubLaravel NightwatchLaracon AU Nightwatch Q&A on Laravel PodcastLaracon EU Jess Archer Nightwatch TalkLaracon US Jess Archer Analytical Databases TalkLaravel TwitterLaravel WebsiteTighten WebsiteSuggestion Box----- Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.

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 insights into Laravel’s management style and its impact on development. The conversation explores exciting new features in Laravel, the challenges of browser state management, and Laravel’s leadership role in shaping the PHP ecosystem.Matt Stauffer’s TwitterJoe Tannenbaum’s TwitterJoe Tannenbaum on Blue SkyJoe Tannenbaum on GitHubLaravel TwitterLaravel WebsiteTighten WebsiteSuggestion Box----- Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.

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 evolution of his platform, DevDojo. Along the way, they discuss community feedback, the challenges of maintaining starter kits, and the realities of navigating criticism in the open-source world.Matt Stauffer’s TwitterTony Lea’s TwitterTony Lea on GithubTony Lea- DevDojoLaravel TwitterLaravel WebsiteTighten WebsiteLaravel CloudSuggestion Box----- Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.

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 covers the importance of backward compatibility, upcoming community events, and the continuous evolution and support within the Laravel community.Matt Stauffer’s TwitterChris Sev’s TwitterLaravel TwitterLaravel WebsiteTighten WebsiteLaravel CloudLaravel RedditJoe Dixon AMA on RedditSuggestion Box----- Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.

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 Telescope. The conversation also covers the tech stack used for Nightwatch, the challenges faced during development, and future integrations and features planned for the product.Taylor Otwell's Twitter Matt Stauffer’s TwitterJess Archer’s Twitter Laravel Twitter Laravel Website Tighten Website Nightwatch Announcement Video from Laracon AUJess Archer’s Talk at Laracon US ----- Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten. 

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. The discussion also includes upcoming features in Laravel Cloud and the ongoing debate between popular development tools like Sublime Text and VS Code. Additionally, Taylor shares his process for writing documentation for Laravel. Taylor Otwell's TwitterMatt Stauffer’s TwitterLaravel TwitterLaravel Website Tighten WebsiteInertia V2 Website----- Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten. 

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 migrating your projects from Forge to Laravel Cloud might look like.Taylor Otwell's Twitter Matt Stauffer’s TwitterLaravel TwitterLaravel WebsiteTighten WebsiteSpecial Announcement - Accel invests $57M into Laravel Products & Open-Source Framework VideoLive Q&A re: $57M fundraise, Laravel Cloud, & the future of LaravelPodcast Suggestions Laravel Cloud-----Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.

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 TwitterLaravel TwitterLaravel WebsiteTighten WebsitePodcast Suggestions Laravel Cloud-----Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.