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InterimBlue by Codexion: Elevate Your Freelance Game

Freelancing with Codexion's all-in-one accounting platform for seamless timesheet tracking, client management, and administrative efficiency.

Tim Wassenburg

By Tim Wassenburg

PHP/Laravel Developer

Date

09 Nov, 2023

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A Handpicked Collection of the Best Laravel Packages

In the vast landscape of web development, finding the right tools to enhance your skills and streamline your workflow can be a daunting task. As a developer, you know that time is precious, and every minute spent searching for the perfect solution is a mi

Tim Wassenburg

By Tim Wassenburg

PHP/Laravel Developer

Date

12 Jul, 2023

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Laravel Guarded vs Fillable: Choosing the Right Approach

Laravel's guarded and fillable properties in models handle mass assignment security differently. guarded specifies attributes to exclude, while fillable specifies attributes to allow. Choose based on security and maintainability needs.

Tim Wassenburg

By Tim Wassenburg

PHP/Laravel Developer

Date

17 May, 2023

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FindaVA Today: A Platform for Connecting Virtual Assistants with Clients

FindaVA Today is a new platform that connects virtual assistants with clients. It offers an accessible and flexible way for VAs to find new clients and clients to find reliable virtual assistance.

Tim Wassenburg

By Tim Wassenburg

PHP/Laravel Developer

Date

12 May, 2023

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The difference between composer install and update

When working with Composer in Laravel, it's important to know when to use composer install versus composer update. composer install installs exact versions of dependencies listed in the composer.lock file, while composer update updates dependencies to the

Tim Wassenburg

By Tim Wassenburg

PHP/Laravel Developer

Date

07 May, 2023

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The Service Pattern for Clean and Efficient Code

The Service Pattern separates business logic from data access. Use it for complex logic, validation, APIs, and caching. Create a Service layer, use Laravel's dependency injection, and get clean, efficient, and easy-to-maintain code.

Tim Wassenburg

By Tim Wassenburg

PHP/Laravel Developer

Date

30 Apr, 2023

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The Laravel Service Container: Dependency Management Made Easy

The Laravel Service Container simplifies dependency management and makes it easy to build flexible applications with its features like automatic dependency resolution and contextual binding.

Tim Wassenburg

By Tim Wassenburg

PHP/Laravel Developer

Date

23 Apr, 2023

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Separating Business Logic with The Repository Pattern

The Repository Pattern separates business logic from data access, providing a standardized interface for accessing data. By using this pattern, developers can create modular, flexible, and maintainable applications.

Tim Wassenburg

By Tim Wassenburg

PHP/Laravel Developer

Date

16 Apr, 2023

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Why using $request->all() is dangerous

Avoid using $request->all() in Laravel as it can expose your application to security vulnerabilities and validation issues. Use specific methods to retrieve form data and Laravel's validation rules to ensure safety.

Tim Wassenburg

By Tim Wassenburg

PHP/Laravel Developer

Date

09 Apr, 2023

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How does the $appends property work in Eloquent Models?

In Laravel, the appends property allows you to add virtual attributes to your model that aren't actually stored in the database. This is useful for adding calculated or derived attributes to your models.

Tim Wassenburg

By Tim Wassenburg

PHP/Laravel Developer

Date

02 Apr, 2023