Laravel’s Current Moment, and Laravel Cloud Listener Q&A

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Retailers are facing a rapidly evolving landscape where consumer expectations, AI advancements, and social media platforms like TikTok are redefining engagement. It feels like the holiday shopping season just ended, but when do retailers start planning for the next one, and some retailers already behind the curve for this season? Joining us today is Carey Cockrum, Director of Consulting at Cella by Randstad Digital, where she helps major brands and marketing teams optimize their strategies with data-driven insights, AI-powered content creation, and cutting-edge retail marketing trends. With the holidays just around the corner, she’s here to share what’s next for retail marketing, campaign optimization, and how brands can stay ahead in a hyper-competitive space. ABOUT CAREY COCKRUM Carey has been a part of the Creative Agency space for nearly 30 years. She has served as Designer, Creative Director, Creative Operations Lead and Agency Lead in both internal and external agencies (big and small). Carey has worked directly with C-suite stakeholders to understand organizational strategies that inform effective creative solutions. She is a bit of a data nerd and loves demonstrating results. Brands she’s supported include Fruit of the Loom, Wendy’s and Humana. In her free time, she enjoys going back to her creative roots through painting and drawing. She also spends her time improving upon the house she lives in today in Southern, MI - inside and out. RESOURCES Catch the future of e-commerce at eTail Boston, August 11-14, 2025. Register now: https://bit.ly/etailboston and use code PARTNER20 for 20% off for retailers and brands Don't Miss MAICON 2025, October 14-16 in Cleveland - the event bringing together the brights minds and leading voices in AI. Use Code AGILE150 for $150 off registration. Go here to register: https://bit.ly/agile150 Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstrom Don't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://www.theagilebrand.show Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnow The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company…

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Laravel’s Current Moment, and Laravel Cloud Listener Q&A

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Cloud Launch Reflections, Nightwatch, and the Future of Forge 37:58

3 days ago37:58

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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 ----- Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten .…

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How We Built Nightwatch, with Jess Archer 49:27

17 days ago49:27

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In this episode of the Laravel Podcast, host Matt Stauffer sits down with Jess Archer, Engineering Team Lead at Laravel, to explore her journey to the team and her work on key projects—most notably Nightwatch, Laravel’s tool for exception tracking, performance monitoring, and logging. They dive into how Nightwatch came to life, the architecture behind it, and how the team is structured to support its growth. Archer discusses the complexities of data ingestion using Kafka, the challenges of scaling applications, and the architectural decisions that ensure performance and reliability. She highlights the importance of creating realistic seed data for testing and the collaborative workflows that drive successful project management. Throughout the conversation, Archer emphasizes the need for observability tools that minimize performance overhead and shares insights on how to effectively scope and plan projects in a dynamic environment. Matt Stauffer’s Twitter Jess Archer’s Twitter Jess Archer on Bluesky Jess Archer on GitHub Laravel Nightwatch Laracon AU Nightwatch Q&A on Laravel Podcast Laracon EU Jess Archer Nightwatch Talk Laracon US Jess Archer Analytical Databases Talk Laravel Twitter Laravel Website Tighten Website Suggestion Box ----- Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten .…

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Joe Tannenbaum on VS Code Extension, Inertia 2.0 & Open Source 42:33

5 weeks ago42:33

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In this episode of the Laravel Podcast, host Matt Stauffer chats with Joe Tannenbaum, Laravel’s Open Source Engineering Team Lead, about his unconventional journey from acting to web development. They dive into his contributions to the Laravel VS Code Extension, the evolution of Inertia 2.0, and the complexities of managing open source projects at Laravel. Joe also shares insights into Laravel’s management style and its impact on development. The conversation explores exciting new features in Laravel, the challenges of browser state management, and Laravel’s leadership role in shaping the PHP ecosystem. Matt Stauffer’s Twitter Joe Tannenbaum’s Twitter Joe Tannenbaum on Blue Sky Joe Tannenbaum on GitHub Laravel Twitter Laravel Website Tighten Website Suggestion Box ----- Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten .…

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Laravel’s New Starter Kits: Official and Community 35:48

7 weeks ago35:48

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In this episode of the Laravel Podcast, host Matt Stauffer sits down with Tony Lea, an open-source developer at Laravel, to dive into a range of topics. They explore the future of Laravel’s starter kits, the impact of community contributions, and the latest developments in Laravel Cloud. Tony also shares his journey into programming, his work on Laravel’s starter kits, and the evolution of his platform, DevDojo. Along the way, they discuss community feedback, the challenges of maintaining starter kits, and the realities of navigating criticism in the open-source world. Matt Stauffer’s Twitter Tony Lea’s Twitter Tony Lea on Github Tony Lea- DevDojo Laravel Twitter Laravel Website Tighten Website Laravel Cloud Suggestion Box ----- Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten .…

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The Biggest Day in Laravel History 39:50

9 weeks ago39:50

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In this episode of the Laravel Podcast, host Matt Stauffer sits down with Chris Sev, Laravel's new Director of Developer Relations, to explore his background and the evolving role of DevRel. They dive into exciting updates in the Laravel ecosystem, including the launch of Laravel Cloud, new starter kits, the VS code extension, and the redesigned Laravel website. The discussion also covers the importance of backward compatibility, upcoming community events, and the continuous evolution and support within the Laravel community. Matt Stauffer’s Twitter Chris Sev’s Twitter Laravel Twitter Laravel Website Tighten Website Laravel Cloud Laravel Reddit Joe Dixon AMA on Reddit Suggestion Box ----- Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten .…

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Laracon AU Update & Nightwatch Q&A 34:05

24 weeks ago34:05

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In this episode of the Laravel podcast, host Matt Stauffer is joined by Taylor Otwell and Jess Archer at Laracon Australia to discuss the new Laravel Nightwatch product and answer listener questions about the Nightwatch announcement. They dive into the development timeline, team dynamics, and the integration of Nightwatch with existing Laravel tools like Pulse, Horizon, and Telescope. The conversation also covers the tech stack used for Nightwatch, the challenges faced during development, and future integrations and features planned for the product. Taylor Otwell's Twitter Matt Stauffer’s Twitter Jess Archer’s Twitter Laravel Twitter Laravel Website Tighten Website Nightwatch Announcement Video from Laracon AU Jess Archer’s Talk at Laracon US ----- Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten .…

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Php.new, Inertia v2, Sublime vs. VS code, and More Laravel Cloud Updates 36:55

27 weeks ago36:55

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In this episode of the Laravel Podcast, hosts Matt Stauffer and Taylor Otwell explore the latest updates in the Laravel ecosystem, highlighting new features, tools, and enhancements designed to improve the developer experience. They cover the introduction of php.new for simplified PHP installation, a new composer script for easier app setup, and the beta release of Inertia.js V2. The discussion also includes upcoming features in Laravel Cloud and the ongoing debate between popular development tools like Sublime Text and VS Code. Additionally, Taylor shares his process for writing documentation for Laravel. Taylor Otwell's Twitter Matt Stauffer’s Twitter Laravel Twitter Laravel Website Tighten Website Inertia V2 Website ----- Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten .…

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Listener Q&A with Taylor Otwell After Accel Investment Announcement 26:51

33 weeks ago26:51

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In this episode of the Laravel podcast, we address some listener-submitted questions regarding the recent investment in Laravel and the announcement of Laravel Cloud. We explore the motivation behind Taylor taking investment, the goals of Accel, and what the future holds for Laravel and its ecosystem. Plus, we cover the future of Laravel Forge and give you a glimpse of what migrating your projects from Forge to Laravel Cloud might look like. Taylor Otwell's Twitter Matt Stauffer’s Twitter Laravel Twitter Laravel Website Tighten Website Special Announcement - Accel invests $57M into Laravel Products & Open-Source Framework Video Live Q&A re: $57M fundraise, Laravel Cloud, & the future of Laravel Podcast Suggestions Laravel Cloud ----- Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten .…

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Laravel’s Current Moment, and Laravel Cloud Listener Q&A 26:50

34 weeks ago26:50

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In this episode, recorded live at Laracon US, we talk about the current moment we’re seeing in the Laravel world, reflecting on Laravel’s evolution and where it stands today. We also dedicate time to answering your questions from Laracon US, mainly about Laravel Cloud, bringing insights directly from the heart of the Laravel community. Taylor Otwell's Twitter Matt Stauffer’s Twitter Laravel Twitter Laravel Website Tighten Website Podcast Suggestions Laravel Cloud ----- Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten .…

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Countdown to Laracon US, Meetup Tips, Nova/Filament Insights, and Listener Q&A 38:43

39 weeks ago38:43

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After a short break, we're back and the countdown to Laracon US is on! Join us as we discuss the upcoming Laracon US and the journey from local meetups to bigger Laravel events. We also explore the future of Nova and Filament, two key admin panel tools in the Laravel ecosystem. Plus, we're answering more of your questions! We cover open-source projects by the Laravel team, coding styles within the Laravel community, the use of Livewire and Alpine for front-end development, testing practices, PWA support in Laravel, and database query optimization. Taylor Otwell's Twitter Matt Stauffer’s Twitter Laravel Twitter Laravel Website Tighten Website Podcast Suggestions Built with Laravel ----- Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten .…

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Listener Q&A: ChatGPT, Laravel Hangups & Best Practices, API Docs, Inertia Next Steps 44:26

44 weeks ago44:26

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In this episode, we dive into listener-generated questions. Join us as we cover a wide range of topics, from hangups in new Laravel apps and best practices for bigger apps, to the impact of AI tools on our workflows. We'll discuss common mistakes when building your first Laravel application, tips for documenting APIs, Laravel's transformative impact on business, and what Inertia needs to become feature complete. Taylor Otwell's Twitter - https://twitter.com/taylorotwell Matt Stauffer’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/stauffermatt Laravel Twitter - https://twitter.com/laravelphp Laravel Website - https://laravel.com/ Tighten Website - https://tighten.com/ Podcast Suggestions - https://suggest.gg/laravelpodcast/ideas Matt’s talk on JSON:API: https://youtu.be/C01dvypo4O4?si=BDZKfz-bxeZK3Azv Spatie Query Package: https://github.com/spatie/laravel-query-builder Business of Laravel Podcast: https://businessoflaravel.com/ ----- Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten .…

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An Open-Source Panel, the Future of PHP, and Delegation in Business 43:12

47 weeks ago43:12

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In this episode of the Laravel podcast, Matt and Taylor explore a variety of topics, including ones suggested by listeners! Taylor shares insights from his recent trip to San Francisco, where he participated in an open-source discussion panel hosted by the venture capital firm, Accel. They also discuss the current state of PHP, how it is perceived by other programmers, and what the Laravel community can do to keep PHP relevant and attractive. Additionally, they dive into the challenges and benefits of delegation in business, offering tips on delegating tasks, managing email inboxes, and the importance of creating systems that can operate without constant oversight. Taylor Otwell's Twitter - @‌taylorotwell Matt Stauffer’s Twitter - @‌stauffermatt Laravel Twitter - @‌laravelphp Laravel Website - Laravel - The PHP Framework For Web Artisans Tighten Website - Tighten | Software Development for Web + Mobile | Laravel + Vue.js Podcast Suggestions - https://suggest.gg/laravelpodcast/ideas Accel Twitter - https://twitter.com/Accel Onramp to Laravel - onramp.dev Shawn Blanc Twitter - https://x.com/shawnblanc?lang=en The E-Myth Revisited Book - https://www.amazon.com/Myth-Revisited-Small-Businesses-About/dp/0887307280 ----- Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten .…

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Laravel 11 Release, Context, New Hires, & Open-Source Sustainability 33:29

1 year ago33:29

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Welcome back to another episode of the Laravel podcast! In this episode, we dive into the exciting release of Laravel 11 and discuss its impact since it has been out in the wild. Taylor also shares his insights on the release and other recent developments in the Laravel ecosystem, including the launch of Herd Pro. Additionally, we discuss the new hires at Laravel, including Andre Valentin, Chris Fadao, Mohammed Said, and Alyssa Mazzina and touch on the topic of open-source sustainability. Taylor Otwell's Twitter - https://twitter.com/taylorotwell Matt Stauffer’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/stauffermatt Laravel Twitter - https://twitter.com/laravelphp Laravel Website - https://laravel.com/ Tighten Website - https://tighten.com/ Laravel 11 - https://laravel.com/docs/11.x/releases Laravel Careers - https://laravel.com/careers Laravel Reverb - https://laravel.com/docs/master/reverb Laravel Herd - https://herd.laravel.com/ Laravel Herd for Windows - https://herd.laravel.com/windows Laravel Valet - https://laravel.com/docs/11.x/valet Christoph Rumpel Forge Productivity Tweet: https://x.com/christophrumpel/status/1773738874264600608?s=20 Andre Valentin Twitter - @‌theandreval Laravel Director of Engineering Chris Fidao Twitter - @‌fideloper Laravel Infrastructure Engineer Mohammed Said Twitter - @‌themsaid Alyssa Mazzina Twitter - @‌alyssamazzina Laragon - https://laragon.org/ Django - https://www.djangoproject.com/ Spatie - https://spatie.be/ Laracon US - https://laracon.us/ ----- Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten .…

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Season Six Trailer 1:09

1 year ago1:09

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Laravel 11, Reverb, Herd Windows/Pro, & Other Laracon EU Recap 37:16

1 year ago37:16