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 Twitter
• Matt Stauffer’s Twitter
• Laravel Twitter
• Laravel Website
• Tighten Website
• Podcast Suggestions
• Laravel Cloud
• Laravel Nightwatch
• Laravel Forge

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Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.