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Package development: run a package from a local directory
Suppose you run a website and want to split part of it into a package with its own repository. You start a new repository and check it out on your development m...
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How to start a new repository based on a skeleton project
When you start a new project it is best to stick to some best practices. Skeleton projects provide a basis for starting your project with a good directory struc...
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My second day at Laracon EU 2017
Oh, how the weather can change! Yesterday it was 28 degrees Celsius, sunny and we were sweating because of a broken airconditioning (which was fixed and compens...
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Code coverage when running PHPUnit on Laravel Homestead
This is a quick tip on how to get code coverage results when running PHPUnit on Laravel Homestead. This will enable Xdebug first and then run your tests. When y...
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My first open source package
So, I've wanted to make my own open source package for quite some time. Last week it was registered at Packagist: barryvanveen/lastfm. It's a simple API client...
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Connect to MSSQL database from PHP
Last couple of months I've been working on a project that relies heavily on a Microsoft SQL (or mssql) database. It is the source of a legacy system that we are...
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My first day at Laracon EU 2017
Tuesday the 29th of August, day 1 of Laracon EU 2017. This is my second Laracon and I've been regularly working with Laracon Framework for about 2,5 years now....
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How to create and configure a custom module in Codeception
Codeception is a testing framework with many functionalities. These functionalities are bundled in so-called modules. Some modules are used in most tests, like...
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Environment configuration in Codeception with dotenv
Codeception is configurated using the codeception.yml file. But, you don't want to store any credentials in this file. You can use a dotenv configuration file t...
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Get notifications about new releases of your dependencies
It's difficult to check if you need to update your dependencies. There are services that can help. This is a review of Gemnasium, VersionEye and Libraries.io, w...
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Laravel service provider examples
Currently, I'm working on my first Laravel package. So, it was time to dive into the wonderful world of the service container and service providers. Laravel has...
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How to configure security headers for Laravel
Some time ago I read an excellent article by Scott Helme on security headers. If you want to learn more about these headers I suggest you read the article yours...
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How to automatically apply the Laravel PHP code style
Writing clean and readable code is essential. Having a properly defined code style, and adhering to that, is tedious work. Let's automate it as much as possible...
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3 tips for good dependency management
Updating dependencies can be tricky, especially if you let them build up over time. These are my tips to stay on top of any changes and make updating as painles...
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Pluralization in Laravel translations
Laravel translations can depend on the number of subjects: one apple, two apples. This article will explain more complex pluralizations: no apples, one apple, t...