Laravel Developer & Freelancer, Building Products and Sharing DevOps Tips
LaraPlugins rolled out security advisory scanning for Laravel packages , then found a 2-month sync gap. Here's what broke, what we fixed, and how to add a health badge to your plugin README.
An 8 GB VPS at 90% memory, 50,000 Cloudflare purge jobs in one cycle, and 12 Horizon supervisors running wild. Here is how I brought LaraPlugins.io back under control, with real numbers.
Replace ugly S3 bucket URLs with clean, cacheable paths through a Laravel proxy. Just 20 lines of controller code, 24-hour CDN caching, and your private bucket stays private.
A forgotten side project with an outdated Livewire package got me hacked. 50k spam emails, a 3 AM panic, and a lesson about Docker.
Presented by LaraPlugins. I surveyed 200 Laravel developers on package discovery. 96% prefer existing packages, but 70% struggle with poor docs and abandoned tools. Here's what the community wants, and why finding reliable Laravel packages is harder than it should be
I spent my weekend deep in the LaraPlugins.io code base, tackling performance bottlenecks and laying the groundwork for the next phase of the platform
The FrankenPHP binary installed by Laravel Octane is locked to PHP 8.4. If you need PHP 8.5 features or are seeing missing extension errors, you need a custom install. Here is how to fix the version mismatch and enable debug logging in minutes.
Do you suffer from 'Dependency Anxiety'? 70%+ of Laravel developers spend up to 30 minutes just vetting a single package. Learn how I built Laraplugins.io—a high-performance tool running on Laravel Octane and FrankenPHP—to automate health checks and help you choose the right dependencies instantly.
A practical guide to deploying a high-performance Laravel stack using Octane, FrankenPHP, and a fully automated Docker Compose workflow.
Streamline dynamic multi-domain routing in Laravel with Traefik by serving YAML via the HTTP provider for automated, secure, and scalable configuration management. Ideal for Laravel developers and DevOps teams who want to eliminate bulky static files and improve maintainability.
Unlock unlimited AI workflows without the monthly fees. A complete guide to self-hosting n8n with Docker Compose and Traefik for secure, production-ready automation
Stop wasting time manually creating recurring events. This free web app lets you build smart, customizable schedules in seconds, with support for off-days, time tracking, and calendar exports. Built for busy professionals, students, and teams.
You poured your heart into writing a great article, and maybe, just maybe, it’ll go viral. But is your server ready for it? Here’s how I prepared my Ghost CMS months in advance, and how it stood strong during a surprise front-page hit on Hacker News.
New Relic for Laravel: Monitor app performance, fix slow queries, and prevent errors in production. This APM tool provides real-time insights, helping optimize your Laravel app’s speed and reliability. Learn how to integrate New Relic for full-stack observability
A few weeks ago, I participated in a startup competition in Italy. Over a single weekend, my team had to develop a startup idea, validate it, and pitch it against other teams. In this article, I’ll share our experience and the key lessons that led us to victory.