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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.

Laravel Development Topics

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API Development

Build robust, scalable REST APIs with authentication, versioning, and documentation.

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Legacy Migration

Upgrade Laravel 4.x-8.x applications to modern versions safely and efficiently.

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Performance Optimization

Achieve sub-50ms response times with Octane, caching, and query optimization.

All Laravel Articles

Deep dives into Laravel development, from beginner tutorials to advanced optimization techniques.

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.

23 min read
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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.

20 min read
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Laravel API Development Best Practices Guide

Master REST API development with Laravel. Learn authentication, versioning, error handling, rate limiting, and performance optimization from 14 years of PHP experience.

19 min read
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Migrate Legacy Laravel Apps: 14 Years of Lessons

Upgrade Laravel 4.x-8.x to modern versions safely. Real-world migration strategies, testing patterns, and lessons from 14 years of PHP development.

15 min read
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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 optimizationβ€”from 14 years of production experience.

15 min read
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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.

26 min read
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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.

20 min read
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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.

19 min read
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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.

18 min read
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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.

18 min read
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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.

22 min read
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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.

16 min read
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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.

18 min read
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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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