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PODCAST

No Compromises

Joel Clermont and Aaron Saray

Two seasoned salty programming veterans talk best practices based on years of working with Laravel SaaS teams.

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15:54

Too many rules?

No Compromises ·

2023/03/21

Rules in programming can be extremely helpful, especially on a team. But is it possible to go too far with rules? We discuss a couple recent scenarios where we could have made a rule, but decided not to.00:00 I like rules01:20 Maybe going too far with rules - the scenario03:05 Bug explanation05:03 A tangent on test setup06:30 A possible rule to prevent this bug07:17 Why this rule went too far08:50 We still want to fix it, just not now09:45 Another example with syntax and code standards12:53

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11:35

Keeping an open mind with other languages and tools

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2023/03/07

Before you vent some frustration on another tool or programming community, take a deep breath and think about why you're irritated? We talk about our own reactions to some technologies and how it's good to keep an open mind or, at a minimum, to not be a jerk.00:00 It's easy to hate on tools you don't use01:02 Why are there different kinds of tools?03:30 Is it "bad" because we don't understand it?04:42 Learn from other communities07:10 Don't be a jerk07:55 Silly bitNeed some help with your

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10:52

What we look for in a package

No Compromises ·

2023/02/21

We have such a rich ecosystem of packages in the Laravel and PHP community. But can there be too much of a good thing? What do we consider before adding a small package to our projects?00:00 A healthy ecosystem of packages01:02 Too much of a good thing?02:48 Risks to consider04:13 Other ways to share05:34 Think before you promote08:02 Consider the friction08:39 Silly bitWould you like help auditing the packages in your Laravel application?

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11:45

Blogging versus tweeting

No Compromises ·

2023/02/07

Laravel has a vibrant community of people teaching and sharing what they've learned. What makes a good tip? Should you tweet or blog or both?00:00 Why blogging is beneficial02:43 Slowing down before you publish04:30 Tips that provide value08:11 Platforms can go away09:36 Silly bitCheck out the new articles section on masteringlaravel.io

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14:18

Knowing when to use new language or framework features

No Compromises ·

2023/01/24

PHP marches forward (00:00)Upgrade strategy depends on team size (01:20)Considerations for new language features (02:33)Performance gains (03:27)Readability (04:56)How to adopt new features (06:16)Depends on the project's maturity (08:14)Upgrading for security (09:30)Silly bit (11:17)If you enjoy this podcast, we'd really appreciate help spreading the word. Share it with your fellow PHP and Laravel developers.

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13:40

Going on a bug hunt

No Compromises ·

2023/01/10

Think of a bug like a fun code puzzle (00:00)Don't get stuck for too long (01:22)The confusing CSV bug (02:35)Diffing the files (06:05)Digging deeper into Symfony and PHP (08:07)Getting stubborn about fixing this (11:29)Silly bit (12:26)Why would you validate your MIME types? Learn that and a whole lot more with our validation book: Mastering Laravel Validation Rules

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12:29

Thinking about the user, even in the details

No Compromises ·

2022/12/27

00:16 Why do we write code?01:39 The importance of user experience02:54 A specific example of user-focused thinking04:34 Choosing the most helpful HTTP status code05:44 What if it’s an API response?07:17 How much detail in an error is useful to a user?08:35 Silly bitMove from competent to confident - become a better Laravel developer with the free resources available at masteringlaravel.io

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14:40

Why do you write your tests like that?

No Compromises ·

2022/12/13

1:06 - One weird pattern we’ve seen in Laravel project tests2:23 - Can you explain why you’re doing this?3:50 - “It’s more readable”5:55 - Principle: learn a thing, do a thing, dissect a thing6:30 - Is it okay to have code duplication in tests?8:20 - How tests are different from application code11:16 - Don’t add application code just for your tests13:06 - Silly bitNeed help building a test suite for your Laravel app or making your existing tests more reliable? Click the link and book a free

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10:52

Avoid painting yourself into a corner

No Compromises ·

2022/11/29

Want another set of eyes on your code? We can help! Visit our site and schedule a free call with us today.00:16 The problem: this code works, but I don't like it01:17 What we mean by "I don't like this code"02:22 A specific example of code I didn't like03:52 Code review sparks a discussion, and a solution05:20 Principle: don't get locked in to your first approach06:03 Principle: the benefits of code review07:22 Don't be defensive, and the code reviewer isn't always right08:03 Silly bit

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10:53

Look before you leap

No Compromises ·

2022/11/15

Do you want to blindly take our advice? Great idea! Check out our book on Laravel validation rules.

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15:20

Don't plan to do too much

No Compromises ·

2022/11/01

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10:59

Isolate the problem

No Compromises ·

2022/10/18

Are you stuck with your Laravel/PHP project? We can help! Book a free call.

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15:33

What should I test?

No Compromises ·

2022/10/04

Need some help or advice on your Laravel project? We can help!

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14:03

Picking a strategy for translation in Laravel

No Compromises ·

2022/09/20

There are different ways to structure your translation assets in Laravel. We discuss how we approached this on a recent project, and why we chose the method we did.Check out the validation worksheet we built. It may help jump start your Laravel validation rules.Maybe the World Destruction Tour isn't so crazy after all.

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13:20

Should a factory follow all business rules?

No Compromises ·

2022/09/06

Factories are really useful in tests, but could they give you a false sense of security if they don't generate models exactly like a user of your application would? We talk through some benefits and cautions to think about as you're designing your factories and factory states.Share the love! Tell people on Twitter about the podcast.

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15:24

Understanding different learning styles

No Compromises ·

2022/08/23

What a surprise, Joel and Aaron have a different learning style. We talk through our different approaches to learning, and what we've found useful.Did you like this? We'd appreciate a review or share of the podcast

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13:40

Sometimes it's good to be boring

No Compromises ·

2022/08/09

Do you like to fiddle with settings? Joel doesn't. Find out why, and hear about one example where we like deviating from the defaults.Learn more about Laravel at masteringlaravel.io

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16:26

What was this developer thinking??

No Compromises ·

2022/07/26

Maybe you've inherited a project and just looking at how the code is organized makes your head hurt. Before you go ripping it apart and "making it better", it can be useful to take a step back and use a more measured approach.Want us to work with your team? Book a free call to see if we can help.

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13:23

Should you fix all bugs in a legacy project?

No Compromises ·

2022/07/12

You've inherited a legacy app. It's "running fine" in production, but when you add an error reporting tool, you see hundreds of errors, warnings, and notices logged each day. What do you do?Check out our books and courses at masteringlaravel.io

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12:00

Learning from other communities

No Compromises ·

2022/06/28

Can a Laravel developer learn something from the Rails or Erlang communities? We share some perspective on how to broaden your horizons, and when might be a good time in your career to do that.Download our free ebook 7 Steps to Securing Your Laravel App.

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