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COMPRESSEDfm202 | Framework Trade-offs: What Laravel Offers JavaScript DevelopersJosh Cirre joins us to discuss his transition from the JavaScript ecosystem to Laravel, revealing why PHP frameworks can offer a compelling alternative for full-stack development. We explore the "identity crisis" many frontend developers face when needing robust backend solutions, how Laravel's batteries-included approach compares to piecing together JavaScript services, and the trade-offs between serverless and traditional hosting environments. Josh also shares insights on Laravel's developer experience, front-end integration options, and his thoughts on what JavaScript frameworks could learn from Laravel's approach to abstraction and infrastructure.Show Notes0:00 - Intro1:02 - Sponsor: Wix...2025-04-0853 min

Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatFrom JavaScript to PHP: Josh Cirre’s Unexpected Dev JourneyThis week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Josh Cirre about his journey from JavaScript to PHP, working with the Laravel team, and creating content for developers. They also discuss the value of opinionated frameworks, whether React was a mistake, fast food whatnot, and a surprising hot take on Taco Bell’s quality. Plus, Josh shares insights on content creation, the power of consistency, and why the best-performing videos aren’t always the most polished.In this episode: (00:00) - Intro (02:30) - Whiskey intro and rating: Crown Royal 18 Extra Rare (10:50) - Is Taco Bell Mexican food? (15:17) - Was...2025-02-2054 min

Web Dev DialoguesMr. Laravel — A Jack of All TradesI amvery excited to dive into this episode featuring Josh Cirre — or Mr. laravel as I like to call him. If you don’t know who Josh is, Josh is a developer, educator, and creator who works at Laravel HQ, and most importantly, husband and father.Linkdumphttps://x.com/joshcirrehttps://youtube.com/@joshcirrehttps://linkedin.com/in/joshcirreDuration: 74 minutesWant to reach out? Email me at ryan@ryanfurrer.com or shoot me a message onTwitter orBluesky @ryandotfurrer.2025-02-111h 13

Chats with Kent C. DoddsLearning-Driven Development with Josh CirreJosh Cirre, a developer advocate and content creator, joins Kent to discuss his talk at Epic Web Conf: "Learning-Driven Development." Josh shares his philosophy on learning by doing—where the best way to master new technologies is by applying them to real-world projects rather than passively consuming tutorials.Josh and Kent discuss:The importance of curiosity in learning and how small observations can spark deeper exploration.Why focusing on what you want to build rather than what you want to learn leads to better retention.The challenges of transitioning from acting and comedy to tech, and ho...2025-02-0616 min

Laravel News PodcastA three-week rapid recallJake and Michael discuss all the latest Laravel releases, tutorials, and happenings in the Laravel community.Show linksLaravel 11.28 Adds a Composer Dev Command Laravel 11.30 Released Laravel NightwatchIntroducing Laravel NightwatchLaracon AU with Michael Dyrynda Securing Laravel Applications with Stephen Rees-Carter Nested Describe Blocks Are Now Available in Pest v3.5 Laravel Herd Adds Native MongoDB Support Laravel Roundup - November PHPStan 2.0 is Here Cancel a Specific Batch of Queued Jobs With This Laravel Package Check Env Variables Across All .env Files Pan Analytics Viewer A Zero-dependency SVG Chart Library for PHP Translation Checker Blasp is a Profanity Filter Packag...2024-11-1430 min

Laravel Creator SpotlightHow to Create Tech Videos for YouTube with Josh CirreIn this episode, we are joined by Josh Cirre to discuss his journey from creative beginnings in music and graphic design to his current role at Laravel and his passion for video production. Josh shares valuable insights on starting a YouTube channel, finding comfort in front of the camera, and the importance of using tools like OBS for efficient video editing. Sorry, the video on my side is jumpy. Had some technical issues during the recording 😢Show Links* Josh on X https://x.com/joshcirre* Josh on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@josh...2024-10-2553 min

Learning Driven DevelopmentWhy Gumroad Didn't Choose HTMX - Sahil LavingiaIs it better to use the tech stack that you know and you're familiar with or the tech stack that better solves the problem at hand? Can tools like HTMX or Livewire measure up to the needs of a highly interactive web application like NextJS? Why did Gumroad choose to go with NextJS over HTMX and is that a good thing?Let's learn together. ––––Article: https://htmx.org/essays/why-gumroad-didnt-choose-htmx/Gumroad: https://gumroad.comSahil's Website: https://sahillavingia.com/HackerNews Thread: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=41733625HTMX: https...2024-10-1220 min

The Save FileThe Save File Ep 16 - Josh CirreJosh Cirre comes from a creative background, but got into coding from a desire to help his customers. Now he works for Laravel as a Support Engineer and DevRel. We talked about beauty, morality and logic, and how he views them as pointing to God.We talked about a main objection to all of that, which is the existence of the Raccoon, and played a nice thought exercise that illuminated the role faith plays in his life.Follow Josh: https://x.com/joshcirre 2024-10-081h 47

Learning Driven DevelopmentThe Pipeline Problem - Justin JacksonWhy aren't beginners learning PHP or Laravel instead of JavaScript or some enterprise language like Java or C#? Is it because there's more jobs outside of PHP?What can we do to fix this?Let's learn together. ––––Article: https://justinjackson.ca/summer-projectJustin Jackson's Website: https://justinjackson.ca/Justin Jackson on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/mijustinKeep creating.2024-10-0411 min

Learning Driven DevelopmentLook out, kids: PHP is the new JavaScript - Dave KissI didn't really touch PHP (other than some WP themes or plugins here and there, don't sue me) until 2 years ago when I started building apps in Laravel.PHP is a much different language than it was 10-15 years ago. But why is everyone talking about it now? We read an article from Mux/Dave Kiss where we get a front row seat as Dave tries Laravel for the first time. Let's learn together. ––––Article: https://www.mux.com/blog/php-is-the-new-javascriptDave's Other Posts: https://www.mux.com/team/dave-kis...2024-09-2716 min

Learning Driven DevelopmentHypermedia on Whatever You'd Like - Carson GrossThere's a lot of folks like me who prefer sending HTML over the wire with tools like Livewire, HTMX, Hotwire, AlpineAJAX or others. So do we all hate JavaScript?No. But, it doesn't mean you should use JavaScript for everything. In this episode, we read an article from Carson Gross (the creator of HTMX) on why Hypermedia should be used on ALL THE THINGS.Let's learn together. ––––Article: https://htmx.org/essays/hypermedia-on-whatever-youd-like/HTMX: https://htmx.orgBig Sky Software: https://bigsky.software/cv/My Tech Stack Video (r...2024-09-2014 min

Learning Driven DevelopmentHow to Build Anything Extremely Quickly - dnbt777Can you speedrun preparing to do something? Can you learn to do something fast by prepping to do it fast?In this episode, we delve into the secrets of building rapidly by exploring an article from LearnHowToLearn.org. Written by DNBT 777, the article details the technique of outline speedrunning, a method designed to speed up both the planning and execution phases of any project. Let's learn together. ––––Article: https://learnhowtolearn.org/how-to-build-extremely-quickly/My Tech Stack Video (referenced): https://youtu.be/1NyFkPVpwfgLearn How To Learn: https://learnhowtolearn.orgAuthor X/Twitte...2024-09-1310 min

Learning Driven DevelopmentHow to be better at making decisions - Max StoiberHow can we learn from past decisions (especially in tech) but also make better decisions in the future at the same time?Max Stoiber is a living legend in the JavaScript world. Cofounder & CEO of Stellate, co-creator of styled-components & react-boilerplate, and last but not least, the author of "How to better at making decisions" among other stellar notes.Let's learn together.Note Link: https://mxstbr.com/notes/decision-makingMax's Website: https://mxstbr.com/Max's X/Twitter: https://x.com/mxstbrKeep creating.2024-09-0608 min

Learning Driven DevelopmentBenefits of Writing Clean, Maintainable Code - Jamie PetersWhat is clean code? Are there benefits to writing it? What are things to think about as you write code and keep the future of maintaining that code in mind?This episode of Learning Driven Development, we read "Benefits of Writing Clean, Maintainable Code" by Jamie Peters at Jump24.Links:Article: https://jump24.co.uk/journal/benefits-of-writing-clean-maintainable-code/Jamie's Website: https://jamie-peters.co.uk/2024-08-3015 min

Learning Driven DevelopmentI don't write code the way I used to - Brent RooseWhat would you tell your younger self if you could tell them how to write better code? What would your younger self tell you now? Brent's Github: https://github.com/brendtStitcher.io: https://stitcher.io/newsletter/subscribeArticle Link: https://stitcher.io/blog/i-dont-code-the-way-i-used-toKeep creating.---📹 **Watch My VSCode Setup Video:** https://youtu.be/uoqhrFRuRF4🎓 **Make VSCode Awesome – Caleb Porzio's Course (support me with this link):** https://gumroad.com/a/636621331 2024-08-2309 min

Mostly Technical48: Mostly NPTM with Caleb Porzio & Daniel CoulbourneAaron is joined this week by Caleb Porzio (back-to-back weeks!) and Daniel Coulbourne (first-time guest!) to dive deep into prep for Laracon, text editors, something called the "side eye verify", Aaron's recent blog post, and a whole lot more.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - I Was A Reply Guy (04:59) - Power Broker / King Maker (11:10) - Torchlight Update (16:38) - Editor Talk (28:02) - Eeking Out (35:58) - Cancelled Plans (37:56) - Give Credit Where It's Due (40:10) - The Circles Were Good (51:12...2024-08-201h 36

Learning Driven DevelopmentWrite Code That's Easy To Delete - TefEvery line of code comes at a price.So how do you write "good" code?In this episode we read "Write code that is easy to delete, not easy to extend" by Tef.Article: https://programmingisterrible.com/post/139222674273/write-code-that-is-easy-to-delete-not-easy-toTef's Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@tefAbout Tef: https://programmingisterrible.com/about 2024-08-1622 min

Learning Driven Development5 Lessons I Learned From Building My Own Laravel Package - Ash AllenPut down that book, pause that video, bookmark that course, and just start building the thing you've been wanting to build. You'll find the pieces you need to learn as you go.But just do it.In this episode of 'Learning Driven Development,' we dive into the five crucial lessons learned from creating a Laravel package, as shared by Ash Allen. From handling criticism to the importance of tests and documentation, Ash's insights offer invaluable advice for developers at all levels. Watch to discover practical tips on improving your skills through hands-on building and...2024-08-0917 min

Learning Driven DevelopmentHow I Force Quit My Old Career and Started Coding - Marcy AcevedoNo matter if you just started your development journey or your ten years deep, we all struggle with those feelings of self doubt. Am I even a developer?On this episode of Learning Driven Development, we read "Ctrl+Alt+Delete: How I Force Quit My Old Career and Started Coding" by Marcy Acevedo at Tighten.Links:Article: https://tighten.com/insights/ctrl-alt-del-force-quit-to-coding/Marcy's Twitter: https://x.com/_sugarcoded 2024-08-0215 min

Learning Driven DevelopmentYour customers hate MVPs. Make a SLC instead. - Jason CohenOn this episode of the Learning Driven Development podcast, we read an article from one of my favorite authors in the startup space: Jason Cohen.Your customers hate MVPs. Make a SLC instead.Article: https://longform.asmartbear.com/slc/Jason's Website: https://longform.asmartbear.com/jason-cohen/Jason's Twitter/X: https://x.com/asmartbear 2024-07-2614 min

Learning Driven DevelopmentStop Saying Best Practice - Will KingTLDR: Stop saying best practice and say what you're practicing.This is the first Learning Driven and Development episode where I get to have a chat with the author about the article we read together... and it was a BLAST.Let's learn together with Will King.Links:Will's WebsiteThe Stop Saying Best Practice ArticleWill's Twitter 2024-07-1942 min

Learning Driven DevelopmentWe Are Entering a New Age: The Creation Age - GrahamTheDevCan AI be creative? Are we entering a new age as humans? Will AI and ChatGPT replace us as developers? On this episode of Learning Driven Development, we read "We are entering a new age: the creation age" by GrahamTheDev.Links:Article: https://dev.to/grahamthedev/we-are-entering-a-new-age-the-creation-age-1f0jGraham's Dev.to: https://dev.to/grahamthedevGraham's Twitter/X: https://x.com/GrahamTheDevGraham's A18y Discord: https://becomea.monster 2024-07-1212 min

Learning Driven DevelopmentI Don't Care How You Pronounce SQL - Mary PerryHave you ever been told that you're doing or saying something incorrectly?On this episode of Learning Driven Development, we read Mary's (@sifrious on Twitter/X) post entitled: I Don't Care How You Pronounce SQLLinks:Blog Post: https://dev.to/sifrious/i-dont-care-how-you-pronounce-sql-43bcMary's Github: https://github.com/sifriousMary's Twitter/X: https://x.com/sifrious 2024-07-0512 min

Learning Driven DevelopmentOn Understanding Computers - Sam RoseI'm back with another Learning Driven Development episode pulling up an incredible post from the archives of a prolific author. Sam Rose, author of recent viral posts Queues and Load Balancing published "On Understanding Computers" just over 10 years ago.Let's learn together.Blog Post: https://samwho.dev/blog/on-understanding-computers/Sam's Website: https://samwho.devSam's Twitter: https://x.com/samwhoo 2024-07-0212 min

Learning Driven DevelopmentDon't Make Me Think - Maxi FerreiraIn this FIRST episode of the Learning Driven Development podcast (LDDPod 📖), we take a look at "Don't Make Me Think" by Maxi Ferreira (@charca on Twitter)Blog Post: https://frontendatscale.com/issues/8Frontend at Scale: https://frontendatscale.com/Maxi's Twitter: https://x.com/charca 2024-06-2807 min

Real ChillsJosh Cirre - An Exorcist, An Unsolved Murder, and A Secret Basement,It's our HALLOWEEN episode and wowie, are you in for a treat! We have Josh Cirre on to talk about an absolutely WILD story that has so many threads, we didn't know which one was the most incredible! One thing's for sure-- Flagstaff, AZ is one of the weirdest cities in America, perfect for a romantic honeymoon. We talk about the history of resurrection men and the skeletons hiding in Benjamin Franklin's clos--I mean, BASEMENT. Our game of Would You Rather ties everything together in a neat little package, just in time for social-distance Halloween fun. WEAR A MASK...2020-10-291h 10