Preparing for PHP 8.0: union types, match, and named arguments
PHP 8.0 isn't out yet, but the RFCs and beta releases are already readable. Here are my notes on three key features worth understanding before release.
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Writing Data Processing Scripts with Python
The practical case for moving repetitive transformation tasks to Python rather than PHP, with real script examples and what to watch for as a script grows.
From monolith to modern UI with Inertia.js
How Inertia.js delivers a single-page-app feel without a separate API, how it integrates with Laravel, and when it's the right choice.
Laravel 8: Model Factories and the New Directory Structure
A deep dive into Laravel 8's class-based factory system and new directory layout, focused on generating test and seed data.
Vue 3 Composition API: Why and When
I discuss what the Composition API brings over Options API in Vue 3, and when you should prefer it, with concrete examples.
Exception and Error Handling in PHP
A practical guide to PHP exceptions and error handling: try-catch-finally blocks, multiple catch clauses, custom exception classes, and global handlers.