Coding

Great Code Reviews: Writing and Reviewing Pull Requests Effectively

Reading Time: 5 minutesCode reviews are essential for maintaining high-quality code and fostering collaboration among developers. This guide covers best practices for writing well-formed pull requests, conducting thorough and empathetic reviews, and improving team efficiency with automation and clear documentation.

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Key PHP Developer Tools (2025 Edition)

Reading Time: 5 minutesIn 2025, PHP development continues to thrive with powerful tools that enhance productivity, maintainability, and collaboration. This updated guide covers essential PHP developer tools, including VS Code, Laravel, Sequel Ace, Vue.js, React, GitHub, Bootstrap 5, and more.

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Agile, Lean, Scrum… Where do we start?

Reading Time: 6 minutesDiscover the essentials of Agile, Lean, and Scrum methodologies for project management. Learn where to start, how to implement frameworks like Scrum, and best practices for success. Perfect for non-Agile project managers seeking clarity and guidance.

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Setting Up a High-Performance Laravel Hosting Environment on Ubuntu with Nginx, PHP 8.4, Node.js, and SSL

Reading Time: 7 minutesThis is a comprehensive guide to setting up a high-performance hosting environment for Laravel applications on Ubuntu. The guide covers the installation of required software, including Nginx, PHP 8.4, Node.js, and Certbot for SSL, as well as the configuration of the server for optimal performance.

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Why “Smart” Code Can Be a Fool’s Errand: A Laravel Developer’s Guide

Reading Time: 2 minutesOne of the worst issues I encounter with software engineers is the insistence on writing custom code when using frameworks like Laravel. Often, developers aim to be “clever” or “smart,” but it frequently results in a broken solution. Please resist this practice. Here are 9 reasons why: 1. Reinventing the Wheel: Frameworks offer standardized workflows

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