18 min read
Laravel 13 Upgrade With Claude Code: A Safe Workflow
A Laravel 13 upgrade with Claude Code, step by step: CLAUDE.md notes, plan mode scoping, guarded Composer changes, test gates, and what a human must review.
- laravel
- php
- claude-code
- +2
Complete guide
Laravel development guide
Master Laravel with comprehensive tutorials, best practices, and real-world examples from 14+ years of PHP development experience. From API development to production deployment.
Topics
Laravel development topics
API development
Build robust, scalable REST APIs with authentication, versioning, and documentation.
Legacy migration
Upgrade Laravel 4.x-8.x applications to modern versions safely and efficiently.
Performance optimization
Achieve sub-50ms response times with Octane, caching, and query optimization.
Serverless deployment
Deploy Laravel applications on AWS Lambda with Vapor for infinite scalability.
AI integration
Integrate OpenAI, Claude, and AWS Bedrock APIs into your Laravel applications.
23 articles
All Laravel articles
Deep dives into Laravel development, from beginner tutorials to advanced optimization techniques.
23 min read
Node 24 End of Life: What October 20, 2026 Actually Changes for Laravel and Vapor Teams
Node 24 end of life is April 30, 2028; October 20 only starts Maintenance LTS. What changes for Laravel, Vapor, and Lambda teams, plus the March 2027 deadline.
- nodejs
- laravel
- vapor
- +3
17 min read
Laravel 12 End of Life: What the August 2026 Bug Fix Cutoff Means for Your Upgrade Plan
Laravel 12 bug fixes ended August 13, 2026; security fixes end February 24, 2027. What security-only means, a 30-minute audit, and when to move to Laravel 13.
- laravel
- php
- upgrades
- +2
21 min read
PHP 8.2 End of Life Is December 31, 2026: What Laravel Teams Should Do Now
PHP 8.2 end of life is December 31, 2026, when security fixes stop. What EOL means for PCI and SOC 2, PHP 8.4 vs 8.5, and a dated Laravel upgrade plan.
- php
- laravel
- upgrades
- +3
25 min read
PHP 8.3 to 8.5 for Laravel Teams: The Upgrade Before the Upgrade
Upgrade PHP for Laravel the right way: a staged 8.3 to 8.4 to 8.5 path, the PHP 8.4 breaking changes that bite, CI matrix, canary rollout, and rollback.
- php
- laravel
- upgrade
- +2
18 min read
Upgrading to Laravel 13: What Changed and What Breaks
Laravel 13 needs PHP 8.3 and renames VerifyCsrfToken. The 7 breaking changes that cause real incidents, upgrade paths from 10, 11, and 12, and real timelines.
- laravel
- php
- upgrade
- +2
26 min read
What a Laravel Upgrade Actually Costs: Scope, Timeline, and When to Rewrite Instead
A practical Laravel upgrade cost model for CTOs and founders: real hour and dollar ranges, timeline expectations, audit commands, and an upgrade-vs-rewrite scorecard.
- laravel
- php
- legacy-modernization
- +2
4 min read
Hire a Laravel AWS Migration Consultant: Scope, Timeline, and Red Flags
A buyer-intent guide for founders and CTOs planning a Laravel/PHP migration to AWS, including engagement scope, realistic timelines, and how to avoid expensive mistakes.
- laravel
- php
- aws
- +2
5 min read
Laravel AWS Cost Optimization Audit: What to Expect Before You Hire
A buyer-focused checklist for founders and CTOs who need to reduce AWS spend in Laravel/PHP applications without breaking production.
- laravel
- php
- aws
- +2
5 min read
Laravel Database Performance: Fixing N+1 Queries and Indexing for Sub-100ms Responses
A practical Laravel database optimization playbook: identify and fix N+1 queries, design the right MySQL indexes, and reduce API latency from 843ms to 67ms and 1240ms to 89ms.
- laravel
- database
- performance
- +3
23 min read
Migrate WordPress to Laravel: The Complete Developer Guide
Step-by-step guide to migrating WordPress sites to Laravel. Cover content migration, database design, SEO preservation, and custom feature implementation.
- laravel
- wordpress
- php
- +3
20 min read
Senior Laravel Developer Interview Questions: A Complete Guide
Master 20 technical interview questions for senior Laravel roles. Learn what interviewers look for and how to articulate your expertise clearly.
- laravel
- php
- interview
- +3
26 min read
Building Micro-Frontends with Vue and Laravel as a Backend
Master micro-frontends with Vue.js and Laravel backend. Complete guide to module federation, deployment strategies, and cross-MFE communication.
- micro-frontends
- vue
- laravel
- +4
20 min read
AWS Lambda@Edge for PHP Apps: Low-Latency Personalization
Use Lambda@Edge with PHP apps for A/B testing, personalization, and edge security. Practical patterns, real trade-offs, and honest limitations.
- aws
- lambda
- edge-computing
- +4
19 min read
AI-Assisted Code Review: Claude for Laravel Quality
Use Claude for Laravel code reviews. Catch security flaws, N+1 queries, and anti-patterns with proven prompts and CI/CD integration. Boost code quality.
- ai
- code-review
- laravel
- +4
18 min read
Laravel Octane: Achieving Sub-50ms Response Times
Master Laravel Octane with Swoole, RoadRunner, and FrankenPHP. Learn memory leak prevention, production deployment patterns, and benchmarks for high-performance apps.
- laravel
- octane
- performance
- +4
19 min read
Laravel API Best Practices: Auth, Versioning, Rate Limits
Build production Laravel APIs: authentication, versioning, error handling, rate limiting, and performance patterns from 14 years of PHP.
- laravel
- api
- php
- +3
18 min read
Claude Code for Laravel: A Practitioner's Workflow
Master Claude Code for Laravel development. Battle-tested workflows for migrations, Eloquent debugging, testing, and API scaffolding. Boost productivity.
- claude-code
- laravel
- ai
- +3
22 min read
Integrating AI APIs in Laravel: OpenAI, Claude, Bedrock
Build AI features in Laravel with OpenAI, Claude, and AWS Bedrock. Complete guide covering content summarization, caching, and cost optimization.
- laravel
- ai
- openai
- +4
15 min read
Migrate Legacy Laravel Apps: A Staged Upgrade Playbook
Upgrade Laravel 4.x-8.x safely: legacy factories and Laravel 11 compatibility, testing patterns, and staged migration lessons from 14 years of PHP.
- laravel
- php
- legacy-modernization
- +2
16 min read
TypeScript & Vue 3: End-to-End Type Safety with Laravel
Learn how to achieve full-stack type safety by connecting Laravel APIs to Vue 3 frontends using TypeScript, generated types, and modern tooling.
- typescript
- vue
- laravel
- +3
18 min read
Laravel Vapor: Deploying Serverless PHP Applications
Deploy Laravel on AWS Lambda with Vapor. Complete guide covering setup, cost analysis vs EC2, cold start mitigation, and when to choose serverless.
- laravel
- aws
- serverless
- +4
15 min read
AWS Cost Optimization for PHP and Laravel Apps
Cut AWS costs 40-70% for PHP and Laravel apps. Expert strategies for EC2, RDS, Lambda, S3 optimization—from 14 years of production experience.
- aws
- php
- laravel
- +3
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Laravel and why should I use it?
Laravel is a PHP web application framework known for its elegant syntax, robust features, and developer-friendly tools. It provides built-in authentication, routing, caching, and an ORM (Eloquent), making it ideal for building modern web applications quickly while maintaining clean, maintainable code.
How long does it take to learn Laravel?
With basic PHP knowledge, you can start building simple Laravel applications within 2-4 weeks. Becoming proficient with advanced features like queues, events, and testing typically takes 3-6 months of regular practice.
Is Laravel suitable for large-scale applications?
Yes, Laravel powers many high-traffic applications. With proper architecture, caching strategies, and tools like Laravel Octane, Laravel can handle millions of requests efficiently.
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