Shows
MaintainableTaylor Otwell: What 14 Years of Laravel Taught Me About MaintainabilityTaylor Otwell, creator of Laravel and CEO of Laravel LLC, joins Robby to reflect on his 14-year journey building and maintaining one of the most popular web frameworks in the world. From its PHP 5.3 origins to a full-time business with a 70-person team, Taylor shares what he's learned about code maintainability, developer experience, and what it means to evolve without overcomplicating things.He discusses the importance of simplicity in software design, why sticking to framework conventions leads to better long-term outcomes, and how his minimalist mindset continues to shape Laravel today. Taylor also opens up about the...
2025-08-2655 min
The Laravel PodcastLive from Laracon US: Taylor Otwell Talks New Features, Forge & CloudRecorded live at Laracon US, Matt Stauffer sits down with Taylor Otwell to unpack the latest announcements and the exciting growth of Laravel. They explore the evolution of Laracon, new framework features designed to make the ecosystem even more accessible, and the cohesive design philosophy behind it all. The conversation also dives into the future of testing with Dusk and Pest, as well as innovations in products like Forge and Laravel Cloud.Matt Stauffer on TwitterTaylor Otwell on TwitterLaravel TwitterLaravel WebsiteTighten WebsiteLaravel ForgeLaravel CloudKeynoteLaracon US 2025 Blog Post Suggestion Box----- Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.
2025-08-0537 min
Kutad Gubilik's Listen LaterLaravel and Vue with Taylor Otwell - VUE 199 Podcast: Views on Vue (LS 35 · TOP 3% what is this?)Episode: Laravel and Vue with Taylor Otwell - VUE 199Pub date: 2022-10-18Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationAlong with returning guest host Luke Diebold, Steve talks with Laravel framework creator Taylor Otwell, They cover the history of Laravel, the Laravel ecosystem, how and why Taylor chose to integrate it with Vue, how Laravel and Vue are now used and distributed as part of Jetstream and InertiaJS, and even how Laravel got its name. Along the way...
2025-07-021h 12
The Bootstrapped Founder394: Taylor Otwell — The (Quite Entrepreneurial) Creator of LaravelTaylor Otwell (@taylorotwell) didn't just create the popular open-source framework Laravel. He turned it into a highly profitable business that helps developers build profitable businesses themselves. Few other open-source devs have such a clear understanding of market needs AND developer requirements. Taylor shares his approach to monetizing freely available code, how he intentionally built an ecosystem of free and paid-for tooling, and where the Laravel journey will go.The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/taylor-otwell-the-quite-entrepreneurial-creator-of-laravel/ The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/394-taylor-otwell-the-quite-entrepreneurial-creator-of-laravelCheck out Podscan, the Podcast database that transcribes...
2025-06-1141 min
The Laravel PodcastMarketing an Open Source Ecosystem with Hank TaylorIn this episode of the Laravel Podcast, Matt Stauffer sits down with Hank Taylor, Laravel’s head of marketing, to unpack what it really looks like to market the ecosystem surrounding a major open-source framework. Hank shares his path into the world of Laravel, his deep roots in marketing (especially in open-source) and how he’s helping shape the future of community engagement.They dive into the revitalization of in-person meetups, Laravel’s evolving marketing strategy, and the cultural shift toward embracing PHP. The conversation also explores the challenges and opportunities of moving from a one-person market...
2025-06-0943 min
Mostly Technical80: The Big Announcement w/ Taylor OtwellIan and Aaron are joined by Taylor Otwell to discuss the Mostly Technical Party at Laracon, what exactly Taylor does on a day-to-day basis, how they all use AI, and so much more.Sponsored by Bento, WorkOS, Native PHP for Mobile, and Laracon US 2025Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Revenge of the Sith
(09:18) - The Big Announcement
(12:00) - Laracon US
(14:57) - Taylor's Day-to-Day
(21:57) - Forge Updates
(28:00) - Starter Kits & WorkOS
(36:35) - Using AI
(55:11) - You Still Need Good Ideas
(01:05:28) - Tina Fey & A...
2025-04-291h 17
The Laravel PodcastCloud Launch Reflections, Nightwatch, and the Future of ForgeIn this episode of the Laravel Podcast, host Matt Stauffer welcomes back the one and only Taylor Otwell to dive into the latest developments in the Laravel ecosystem. They unpack the launch of Laravel Cloud, share early user feedback, and discuss Taylor’s focus on educating users about pricing and usage. The conversation explores how Cloud fits into the broader Laravel stack and what’s on the horizon for Forge. Taylor also teases the upcoming launch of Nightwatch, a powerful monitoring tool built for integrated analytics and deeper performance insights. They touch on the value of performance metrics in unde...
2025-04-2837 min
Spotlight OnHow Laravel’s Taylor Otwell Builds Products and Community that Drive Organic Growth | S3E2If you’ve ever been to a Laracon, you’d be mistaken for thinking you’d just walked into a music festival, not a PHP framework conference. Taylor Otwell founded Laravel in his native Little Rock, Arkansas, and has spent most of the past 14 years bootstrapping a company known for building exceptional product experiences alongside a community of over 1 million people. On this episode of Spotlight On, Taylor joins Accel’s Miles Clements to discuss building outside of Silicon Valley, why software is an excellent vehicle for viral community growth, and why he ultimately decided to take on investment.
2025-02-1835 min
The PanelThe business of open source - Caleb Porzio (Livewire) and Taylor Otwell (Laravel)Is web development still a good career choice in 2025? What's the future of open source? Justin and Brian dive deep with Taylor Otwell (Laravel) and Caleb Porzio (Livewire, Alpine.js, Flux) about the state of web dev, building a business on open source, and the anxiety of managing competition.Chapters:(03:31) - Should people still pursue web development as a career?
(11:04) - Are we still excited about the web? Why is Laravel growing?
(16:27) - How big are your customers?
(25:23) - How interested are developers on the business side of Saas?
(34:39) - How did you think about...
2025-02-071h 18
Scaling DevToolsTaylor Otwell - founder of LaravelTaylor Otwell is the creator of the Laravel framework. Taylor has created numerous paid products that have generated millions, such as:Laravel Forge (server provisioning/management)Laravel Vapor (serverless Laravel hosting with AWS)Laravel Envoyer (zero downtime PHP deployments)Laravel Nova (Laravel admin panel)In this interview, Taylor shares why he is now building Laravel Cloud - an infrastructure platform for Laravel apps and why Laravel Cloud needed VC funding.We also cover:The different challenges of bootstrapped and VC funded startupsHow the Laravel ecosystem became so entrepreneurial Building products for the average joe d...
2025-01-3038 min
The Laravel PodcastLaracon AU Update & Nightwatch Q&AIn this episode of the Laravel podcast, host Matt Stauffer is joined by Taylor Otwell and Jess Archer at Laracon Australia to discuss the new Laravel Nightwatch product and answer listener questions about the Nightwatch announcement. They dive into the development timeline, team dynamics, and the integration of Nightwatch with existing Laravel tools like Pulse, Horizon, and Telescope. The conversation also covers the tech stack used for Nightwatch, the challenges faced during development, and future integrations and features planned for the product.Taylor Otwell's Twitter Matt Stauffer’s TwitterJess Archer’s Twitter Laravel Twitter Laravel Website Tighten Website Nightwatc...
2024-11-1234 min
The Laravel PodcastPhp.new, Inertia v2, Sublime vs. VS code, and More Laravel Cloud UpdatesIn this episode of the Laravel Podcast, hosts Matt Stauffer and Taylor Otwell explore the latest updates in the Laravel ecosystem, highlighting new features, tools, and enhancements designed to improve the developer experience. They cover the introduction of php.new for simplified PHP installation, a new composer script for easier app setup, and the beta release of Inertia.js V2. The discussion also includes upcoming features in Laravel Cloud and the ongoing debate between popular development tools like Sublime Text and VS Code. Additionally, Taylor shares his process for writing documentation for Laravel. Taylor Otwell's TwitterMatt S...
2024-10-2236 min
The Top ShelfTaylor Otwell: Laravel, PHP, OSS & VCToday we talk with Taylor Otwell, the creator of Laravel. We start at Laravel's humble beginnings and move all the way to the exciting new Series A raise with Accel and all that it is enabling Laravel to do today!
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2024-10-171h 45
Friendly ShowTaylor Otwell: How Rails inspired Laravel 🚀 Live from Rails World 2024!Ever wondered how one of the most popular PHP frameworks came to be? We've got you covered with an exclusive conversation with Taylor Otwell, the mastermind behind Laravel, recorded live at Rails World 2024. Taylor takes us on a fascinating journey from Laravel’s early days, inspired heavily by Rails, to its unique path with game-changing innovations like InertiaJS and Laravel Livewire. We discuss the evolution of Laravel's ORM, routing systems, and its impressive event-based system, job queues, and real-time functionalities. Taylor also shares his excitement about Rails 8's innovative approach to using databases by default, a philosophy mirrored in La...
2024-09-2710 min
Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats824: Taylor Otwell's opinions on PHP, React, Laravel and Lamborghini MemesIn this episode of Syntax, Wes and Scott talk with Taylor Otwell, the creator of Laravel. Taylor shares insights on his journey from creating Laravel in his free time to building a strong community and user base. He discusses Laravel’s growth, including the major features and tools that were developed over the years. Taylor also shares his outlook on the PHP ecosystem, productivity tips, and plans for Laravel Cloud, a new deployment platform for PHP and Laravel applications. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:29 Laracon
03:13 Laravel’s inspiration and features Intertia
Livewire
07:18 Why don’t we have a “Laravel...
2024-09-2050 min
The Laravel PodcastListener Q&A with Taylor Otwell After Accel Investment AnnouncementIn this episode of the Laravel podcast, we address some listener-submitted questions regarding the recent investment in Laravel and the announcement of Laravel Cloud. We explore the motivation behind Taylor taking investment, the goals of Accel, and what the future holds for Laravel and its ecosystem. Plus, we cover the future of Laravel Forge and give you a glimpse of what migrating your projects from Forge to Laravel Cloud might look like.Taylor Otwell's Twitter Matt Stauffer’s TwitterLaravel TwitterLaravel WebsiteTighten WebsiteSpecial Announcement - Accel invests $57M into Laravel Products & Open-Source Framework VideoLive Q&A re: $57M fundraise, Lar...
2024-09-1126 min
The Laravel PodcastLaravel’s Current Moment, and Laravel Cloud Listener Q&AIn this episode, recorded live at Laracon US, we talk about the current moment we’re seeing in the Laravel world, reflecting on Laravel’s evolution and where it stands today. We also dedicate time to answering your questions from Laracon US, mainly about Laravel Cloud, bringing insights directly from the heart of the Laravel community.Taylor Otwell's Twitter Matt Stauffer’s TwitterLaravel TwitterLaravel WebsiteTighten WebsitePodcast Suggestions Laravel Cloud-----Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.
2024-09-0326 min
The Laravel PodcastCountdown to Laracon US, Meetup Tips, Nova/Filament Insights, and Listener Q&AAfter a short break, we're back and the countdown to Laracon US is on! Join us as we discuss the upcoming Laracon US and the journey from local meetups to bigger Laravel events. We also explore the future of Nova and Filament, two key admin panel tools in the Laravel ecosystem. Plus, we're answering more of your questions! We cover open-source projects by the Laravel team, coding styles within the Laravel community, the use of Livewire and Alpine for front-end development, testing practices, PWA support in Laravel, and database query optimization.Taylor Otwell's Twitter Matt Stauffer’s TwitterLaravel Twi...
2024-07-3038 min
The Laravel PodcastListener Q&A: ChatGPT, Laravel Hangups & Best Practices, API Docs, Inertia Next StepsIn this episode, we dive into listener-generated questions. Join us as we cover a wide range of topics, from hangups in new Laravel apps and best practices for bigger apps, to the impact of AI tools on our workflows. We'll discuss common mistakes when building your first Laravel application, tips for documenting APIs, Laravel's transformative impact on business, and what Inertia needs to become feature complete.Taylor Otwell's Twitter - https://twitter.com/taylorotwellMatt Stauffer’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/stauffermattLaravel Twitter - https://twitter.com/laravelphpLaravel Website - https://laravel.com/Tighten Website - https://tighten.co...
2024-06-2444 minMostly Technical37: S-Tier Software with Taylor OtwellIan and Aaron are joined this week by Taylor Otwell, founder & CEO of Laravel, to discuss the Laravel vs. JS Twitter wars, new stuff coming down the road from Laravel, writing off Lambos (just kidding), and more.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Living In Peace Time
(11:13) - The Last Big PHP Framework
(22:20) - Best Way To Get Started
(31:35) - New Stuff from Laravel
(40:53) - I Love A New Laravel Product!
(43:04) - New Hires
(47:41) - Growing Laravel
(54:56) - J...
2024-06-041h 16
The Laravel PodcastAn Open-Source Panel, the Future of PHP, and Delegation in BusinessIn this episode of the Laravel podcast, Matt and Taylor explore a variety of topics, including ones suggested by listeners! Taylor shares insights from his recent trip to San Francisco, where he participated in an open-source discussion panel hosted by the venture capital firm, Accel. They also discuss the current state of PHP, how it is perceived by other programmers, and what the Laravel community can do to keep PHP relevant and attractive. Additionally, they dive into the challenges and benefits of delegation in business, offering tips on delegating tasks, managing email inboxes, and the importance of creating systems...
2024-06-0443 min
How About Tomorrow?What Does “Full Stack” Mean? w/ Taylor Otwell and Ryan FlorenceTaylor Otwell and Ryan Florence join us to talk about whether "full stack" is a term worth using in 2024, how Laravel differs from Rails, why there isn't a real JavaScript community, what Taylor would like to see from the Remix community, and whether Laravel is like Canada. Want to carry on the conversation? Join us in Discord.wip: terminalButcherBox: Meat Delivery SubscriptionCloud Monitoring as a Service | DatadogConnect, Protect and Build Everywhere | CloudflareAdam Wathan (@adamwathan) / XWhat is Amazon API Gateway? - Amazon API GatewayInertia.js - The Modern MonolithReason · Reason lets you write simple, fast and quality t...
2024-05-271h 10
Over EngineeredThe Future of the Laravel Frontend w/ Taylor OtwellTaylor Otwell has been finding ways to improve Laravel for over a decade, but has only more recently set his sights on the front-end side of things. In today's episode, we sit down and talk about the current state of building UIs in Laravel, and what the future might hold.Links:Laravel VoltAire Form BuilderLaravel “Context” FeatureHooks PackageLaravel CareersBlade Parser
2024-04-241h 18Over EngineeredThe Future of the Laravel Frontend w/ Taylor OtwellTaylor Otwell has been finding ways to improve Laravel for over a decade, but has only more recently set his sights on the front-end side of things. In today's episode, we sit down and talk about the current state of building UIs in Laravel, and what the future might hold.Links:Laravel VoltAire Form BuilderLaravel “Context” FeatureHooks PackageLaravel CareersBlade Parser
2024-04-241h 18
The Laravel PodcastLaravel 11 Release, Context, New Hires, & Open-Source SustainabilityWelcome back to another episode of the Laravel podcast! In this episode, we dive into the exciting release of Laravel 11 and discuss its impact since it has been out in the wild. Taylor also shares his insights on the release and other recent developments in the Laravel ecosystem, including the launch of Herd Pro. Additionally, we discuss the new hires at Laravel, including Andre Valentin, Chris Fadao, Mohammed Said, and Alyssa Mazzina and touch on the topic of open-source sustainability.Taylor Otwell's Twitter - https://twitter.com/taylorotwellMatt Stauffer’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/st...
2024-04-0933 min
The Laravel PodcastLaravel 11, Reverb, Herd Windows/Pro, & Other Laracon EU RecapIn this episode of the Laravel Podcast, we are diving into the highlights of Laracon EU including the unveiling of Laravel 11 and the introduction of Laravel Reverb. Taylor Otwell shares insights on the streamlined application structure and new features in Laravel 11. We also discuss the launch of Laravel Herd for Windows and Herd Pro, offering power user features for local development, and provide some exciting updates about the upcoming Laracon US.Taylor Otwell's Twitter - https://twitter.com/taylorotwellMatt Stauffer’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/stauffermattLaravel Twitter - https://twitter.com/laravelphpLaravel Website - https://laravel.com/Ti...
2024-02-2737 min
The Laravel PodcastHiring at Laravel, Laracons & Laravel Lives, and TypesenseIn this episode of the Laravel Podcast, we talk about the recent announcement of hiring a new head of engineering at Laravel and the impact it will have on the future of Laravel. We also dive into the upcoming conferences and events, including Laracon EU, Laracon US, and Laracon India. Additionally, we talk about Typesense, a potential alternative to Meilisearch and Algolia for self-hosted search functionality.Taylor Otwell's Twitter - https://twitter.com/taylorotwellMatt Stauffer’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/stauffermattLaravel Twitter - https://twitter.com/laravelphpLaravel Website - https://laravel.com/Tighten.co - https://tighten.co...
2024-02-0630 min
The Tuple PodcastTaylor Otwell, Creator of LaravelIn this conversation, Ben interviews Taylor Otwell, the creator of Laravel. They discuss everything from the age-old argument of tabs vs. spaces to the origins of Laravel and how Taylor has turned it into a thriving, sustainable business.Links:Laravel, the framework Taylor createdTuple, used by the Laravel team to collaboratesTakeawaysCoding preferences and philosophies can vary among developers and programming ecosystems.Maintaining backwards compatibility is important for frameworks with a large user base.Clean code can be subjective and depends on the specific needs and goals of a project...
2024-01-241h 04
The Laravel PodcastCashier vs. Spark, Pest vs. PHPUnit, and How We Manage Remote TeamsIn this episode of the Laravel Podcast we are packing it in! We're diving into the freshest drops, like FrankenPHP, Cashier Quickstarts, and the buzz about the upcoming Laravel Worldwide Meetup. We'll also weigh Cashier against Spark, discuss boot service providers for all your apps, pit Pest versus PHPUnit for testing, and get into the details of how we manage our teams.Taylor Otwell's Twitter - https://twitter.com/taylorotwellMatt Stauffer’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/stauffermattLaravel Twitter - https://twitter.com/laravelphpLaravel Website - https://laravel.com/Tighten.co - https://tighten.com/Taylor and Ramus Tw...
2024-01-1641 min
The Laravel PodcastHow Taylor Otwell Came Up With Products That Have Earned Him MillionsIn this episode of the Laravel Podcast, we revisit a Laravel Snippet from 2019 in which Taylor talks about how he comes up with ideas for products.We also cover how to build your audience, how to balance perfection and just shipping, and how to finish what you’ve started.Whether you identify as a programmer or harbor aspirations of entrepreneurship, this episode promises to offer valuable insights and inspiration for the successful launch of your software products.Taylor Otwell's Twitter - https://twitter.com/taylorotwellMatt Stauffer’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/stauffermattLaravel Twit...
2023-12-1942 min
The Laravel PodcastLaravel Pulse, First Party Packages, & the Future of LaravelIn this episode, we're unwrapping the highlights from Laracon AU, with a special focus on Laravel Pulse leading our discussion. Taylor takes the reins to guide us through the origins and functionality of Laravel Pulse, a health monitoring tool for your Laravel applications.We then shift our discussion to Laravel first party packages. Taylor openly shares insights into his decision-making process—revealing how he selects packages to join the Laravel family and when it's time to bid them farewell.Our conversation doesn’t end there though. We also look at the future of Laravel and examin...
2023-11-2839 min
The Laravel PodcastMatt & Taylor’s Preferred Tech Stacks for New Laravel AppsIn this jam-packed episode, we dive deep into the world of app development, exploring the essential choices and tools that shape a successful project from start to finish. Join us as we share our preferred tech stacks for launching a brand new app, discuss the intricacies of hosting and deploying Laravel applications, and explore the myriad of options available.Whether you're a seasoned developer or just embarking on your coding journey, consider this episode your roadmap to cultivating a robust and efficient app development process.Taylor Otwell's Twitter - https://twitter.com/taylorotwellMatt Stauffer’s Twitter...
2023-11-1442 min
The Laravel PodcastA Day in the Life of Taylor Otwell, Managing a Remote Team, Productivity, Regrets, & MarriageYou asked, we answered! In this episode we are addressing your questions! Join us as we explore a typical day in Taylor’s life at Laravel, share insights on remote team management, and inquire about Taylor’s productivity secrets. We also share our regrets related to Laravel and Tighten, and engage in a candid conversation about marriage.Taylor Otwell's Twitter - https://twitter.com/taylorotwellMatt Stauffer’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/stauffermattLaravel Twitter - https://twitter.com/laravelphpLaravel Website - https://laravel.com/Tighten.co - https://tighten.com/Basecamp - https://basecamp.com/Slab - https://slab.c...
2023-10-3145 min
The Laravel PodcastVolt Breeze, Testing, Traits, & InheritanceJoin us in this episode as we discuss the new Livewire + Volt Functional API stack for Breeze and its capabilities. We also demystify essential testing best practices to keep your code scandal-free and away from front-page mishaps. Uncover the art of crafting meaningful tests, evaluate the pros and cons of Pest vs. PHPUnit, venture into the realm of traits and inheritance, and determine the optimal number of tests for your project. Tune in for a jam-packed episode brimming with insights and strategies to elevate your testing game.• Taylor Otwell's Twitter - https://twitter.com/taylorotwell• Matt Stau...
2023-10-1742 min
The Laravel PodcastScreencasting, Livewire Breeze, Hosting Options, Envoyer, & Pull RequestsNew Laravel features are making deployment easier than ever! In our second episode of season six, we explore various topics, screencasting.com by Aaron Francis, the Livewire stack within Breeze, new features in Laravel Prompts, Laravel Pail, a range of hosting choices, and an exciting addition – the new Envoyer tab now accessible within Forge. Additionally, Taylor addresses one of the most frequently asked questions and guides us through the steps involved in reviewing and merging pull requests.Screencasting - https://screencasting.com/Taylor Otwell's Twitter - https://twitter.com/taylorotwellLaravel Twitter - https://twitter.com/laravelphpLaravel Website - ht...
2023-10-0330 min
The Laravel PodcastWelcome back Taylor! Laravel 11, Folio/Volt, PHP, and Final ClassesIn our first episode of season six, we welcome back Taylor Otwell as a co-host and talk about all the exciting developments in the world of Laravel. In this episode, we dive into Laravel 11, Folio and Volt, final classes and types, and how PHP fits into the language ecosystem in today’s world. Taylor Otwell's Twitter - https://twitter.com/taylorotwellLaravel Twitter - https://twitter.com/laravelphpLaravel Website - https://laravel.com/Laravel Folio - https://laravel.com/docs/10.x/folioLivewire Volt – https://livewire.laravel.com/docs/voltCaleb Porzio - https://calebporzio.com/Caleb Porzio GitHub - htt...
2023-09-2644 min
Cache FlowE30: Origin story of Laravel and the state of PHP with Taylor OtwellThis episode, Laravel’s Founder and CEO Taylor Otwell talks about how he created such a successful PHP framework for web developers, the ways AI can be used in Laravel, and the industries that are going to be most affected by AI.Taylor Otwell is the Founder and CEO of Laravel, an easy-to-use PHP web application framework that helps users create extensible websites and web applications at scale. Here are a few of the topics we’ll discuss on this episode of Cache Flow:How to use AI in Laravel.The ways AI is g...
2023-05-1146 min
Laravel India Podcast005 All About Laravel with Taylor OtwellIn this episode of the Laravel India Podcast, we're joined by guest Taylor Otwell
Taylor discusses the how he created Laravel, how he writes documentations and why it is useful to read books
He also shares some insights of how he started with programming and the laravel ecosystem products he created.
Additionally, he shares his daily routing, and how to maintain it. Overall, a great episode for anyone interested in learning more about Laravel and its ecosystem!
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2023-02-1442 min
Navigating Personal GrowthRevolutionizing Tech and Building Community | with Guest Taylor Otwell, LaravelIn today’s episode of "Navigating Personal Growth," Brooke Plack interviews Taylor Otwell, CEO and Founder of Laravel, dad of two, and loving husband. They dive deep into Taylor’s journey of revolutionizing the technology industry, building a strong family, and creating a sustainable company and thriving community. Tune in to hear Taylor’s insights on balancing professional success with personal growth and the importance of community in business. Join us for an inspiring conversation that’s packed with valuable lessons for entrepreneurs and tech enthusiasts alike.*Post Production Note*The Navig...
2023-02-0941 min
Views on VueLaravel and Vue with Taylor Otwell - VUE 199Along with returning guest host Luke Diebold, Steve talks with Laravel framework creator Taylor Otwell, They cover the history of Laravel, the Laravel ecosystem, how and why Taylor chose to integrate it with Vue, how Laravel and Vue are now used and distributed as part of Jetstream and InertiaJS, and even how Laravel got its name. Along the way, they cover topics such as Narnia, Star Trek, and end with great dad jokes. SponsorsTop End DevsCoaching | Top End DevsLinksGitHub: taylorotwellTwitter: @taylorotwellPicksLuke- Building REST APIs with Laravel OrionSteve- We rebuilt our entire applicationTaylor- Star Trek: L...
2022-10-181h 12
The Laravel PodcastSocialite, Scout & Sail, with Taylor OtwellIn this episode we talk with Taylor Otwell about the first-party Laravel packages Socialite, Scout, and Sail. Socialite is a tool for authenticating users with other login providers, and makes it easy to add a login with GitHub authentication flow to your application. Scout provides a simple, driver based solution for adding full-text search to your Eloquent models. Finally, Sail is a light-weight command-line interface for interacting with Laravel's default Docker development environment.Taylor Otwell's Twitter - https://twitter.com/taylorotwellLaravel Twitter - https://twitter.com/laravelphpLaravel Website - https://laravel.com/Laravel Socialite - https://laravel.com...
2022-05-2734 min
The Laravel PodcastSanctum & Passport, with Taylor OtwellIn this episode, we talk with Taylor Otwell about the first-party Laravel auth packages Passport and Sanctum. We discuss the history of how they came to be, their differences, and which of the two might better serve your needs.Taylor Otwell's Twitter - https://twitter.com/taylorotwellLaravel, Twitter - https://twitter.com/laravelphpLaravel, Website - https://laravel.com/Laravel Docs: Passport - https://laravel.com/docs/8.x/passport#main-contentGitHub: Passport - https://github.com/jaredhanson/passport-githubLaravel Docs: Sanctum - https://laravel.com/docs/9.x/sanctumGitHub: Sanctum - https://github.com/laravel/sanctumThe League of Extraordinary Packages - https...
2022-04-1522 min
Build Your SaaSTaylor Otwell: the business of Laravel in 2022Taylor Otwell, is the founder of Laravel, a programming framework for PHP. But he's also one of the most successful indie SaaS operators I know. In this episode we discuss:0:30 – Taylor is changing how he hires and manages people at Laravel6:01 – How Taylor is finding new employees to work on Forge, Vapor, and his other products7:34 – The Laravel ecosystem has incubated incredible talent: Miguel Piedrafita, Caleb Porzio, Adam Wathan, Aaron Francis, Jack Ellis...10:03 – More and more indie SaaS apps are being built in Laravel10:48 – When is the next Laracon conference?13:11 – Taylor Otwell has the classic bootstrap success story14:28 – Laravel has be...
2022-04-0551 min
Remote RubyTaylor Otwell, creator of the Laravel Framework [00:01:12] We start with Taylor explaining where Laravel came from. [00:03:32] Taylor tells us what Laravel 1.0 looks like and more about validations happening at the controller layer.[00:07:18] After version 1 comes out, Jason asks Taylor if he’s still at the trucking company and what the reception was like in the community.[00:11:16] We learn how the transition went for Taylor from working at UserScape and making Laravel his full-time job. [00:13:44] Taylor explains how he split his time between working on Forge and work...
2022-03-1154 min
The Laravel PodcastFortify, Breeze, Jetstream, & Spark, with Taylor OtwellIn the first episode of season 5, Taylor Otwell joins us to talk about the packages Fortify, Breeze, Jetstream, and Spark. We discuss the differences between each one and which package is a great place to start.Taylor Otwell - https://twitter.com/taylorotwell Laravel, Twitter - https://twitter.com/laravelphpLaravel, Website - https://laravel.com/Laravel Docs: Fortify - https://laravel.com/docs/8.x/fortifyGitHub: Fortify - https://github.com/laravel/fortifyLaravel Docs: Breeze - https://laravel.com/docs/8.x/starter-kitsGitHub: Breeze - https://github.com/laravel/breezeJetstream - https://jetstream.laravel.com/2.x/introduction.htmlGitHub: Jetstream - htt...
2022-03-0427 min
alphalist.CTO Podcast - For CTOs and Technical Leaders#46 - Taylor Otwell // Creator and CEO of LaravelHow to make millions with an open-source product and why JavaScript is not the best language for full-stack engineering
Taylor Otwell, Creator and CEO of Laravel (a popular PHP framework) - gives tips on how to commercialize an open-source by sharing his winning recipe of a lean team, great UX/UI, time management, product management, and of course, commercial products. He also gives insight into the use of the various frameworks for full-stack engineering (SPOILER ALERT: Full-stack bootcamps should be teaching more than Javascript).
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2022-03-0355 min
Things Worth LearningBeing Open Minded In Tech And Everywhere Else, with Taylor OtwellTaylor’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/taylorotwellLaravel - https://laravel.com/The Power of Now, by Eckhart Tolle - https://shop.eckharttolle.com/collections/books/products/the-power-of-nowHow To Win Friends and Influence People, by Dale Carnegie - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08JLM24Q8/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 Past Interviews with TaylorThe Laravel Podcast, Season 4: The Ethos of Laravel - https://laravelpodcast.com/episodes/the-ethos-of-laravelThe Laravel Podcast, Season 3: OG Reunion #1 - https://laravelpodcast.com/episodes/4499283aThe Laravel Podcast, Season 3: Interview, Taylor Otwell, Creator of Laravel - https://laravelpodcast.com/episodes/c7807d42The Laravel Pod...
2021-10-2227 min
Untold Developer Stories#04 - Taylor OtwellThis week on Untold Developer Stories we talk to the creator of Laravel and space pilgrim, Taylor Otwell, about who and what inspires him, what stresses him out, and how he balances the wants of the Laravel community with his own.Keep up with all the cool stuff he’s doing over at his Twitter and see more about Laravel on his website!Here are some other things we’ve made with Taylor:Advice to Tech EntrepreneursVueJS: The Documentary
2020-10-0557 min
The Laravel PodcastThe Ethos of Laravel, with Taylor OtwellLaravel Podcast Season Four is all about the topics you need to know to work in Laravel.This episode is about The Ethos of Laravel, and Matt is joined by Taylor Otwell, creator of Laravel. They talk about what makes Laravel tick--why Taylor created it, how it's unique, what the driving forces are behind the decisions he made in creating it, and much more.Taylor on season 3 of the podcastJiro dreams of sushiTaylor asking about obsession with “pretty” code on StackExchangeSymposiumThe Laravel Snippettaylorotwell on Twitter Laracon-----Editing sponsored by Tighten; transcript spon...
2020-04-1449 min
The Laravel SnippetLaravel Snippet #23: Laravel 7.x, Forge, Vapor, Speaking vs. SilenceTopics: Laravel 7.x, Forge, Vapor, Speaking vs. Silence
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2020-02-2807 minThe Laravel SnippetLaravel Snippet #22: Laracon Online, Inertia.js, Livewire, SPAs, Reviewing The DayTopics: Laracon Online, Inertia.js, Livewire, SPAs, Reviewing The Day
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2020-01-3110 minThe Laravel SnippetLaravel Snippet #21: Artisan Inspire Series, Vapor Multi-Domain, AirlockTopics: kicking off the "Artisan Inspire" series, Vapor multi-domain support, Laravel Airlock
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2020-01-1006 minThe Laravel SnippetLaravel Snippet #20: Union Types, SPA Authentication, Laravel UI, Middleware Priority, Laracon 2020Topics: Union Types, SPA Authentication, Laravel UI, Middleware Priority, Laracon 2020
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2019-12-2011 minThe Laravel SnippetLaravel Snippet #19: Laracon VIII, Laravel UI, Passport, AuthenticationTopics: Laracon VIII, Laravel UI, Passport, Authentication.
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2019-12-1308 min
Indie Hackers#137 – Creating an Ecosystem for Millions by Building for Yourself with Taylor Otwell of LaravelWhen Taylor Otwell (@taylorotwell) first sat down to create Laravel, he had no idea it would be the seed of an ecosystem that would revitalize an entire programming language. He was just building it for himself. In the years to come, his "build it for myself" strategy would continue to pay off, resulting in numerous million-dollar products such as Forge, Envoy, Spark, and Nova. In this episode Taylor and I discuss his strategy for turning his own problems into a source of product ideas; how to have extraordinary impact as a solo founder and self-described "regular guy;"and the...
2019-11-271h 07The Laravel SnippetLaravel Snippet #18: Clear Writing, Great Quality, Low Pain ToleranceTopics: in this episode I wrap up my reflections on building the Laravel ecosystem with a discussion on clear writing, a commitment to quality, and having a low pain tolerance.
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2019-11-1507 minThe Laravel SnippetLaravel Snippet #17: Motivation and DisciplineTopics: I continue my reflections on selling $10,000,000 worth of software by discussing motivation and discipline when working on projects.
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2019-11-0112 minThe Laravel SnippetLaravel Snippet #16: Building An AudienceTopics: I continue my reflections on selling $10,000,000 worth of software by discussing how to build an audience.
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2019-10-1809 minThe Laravel SnippetLaravel Snippet #15: Choosing Product IdeasAfter selling $10,000,000 worth of software, I begin a mini-series on launching successful software products.
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2019-10-1117 min
Laravel News PodcastLaracon US 2019 Speaker Interview - Taylor OtwellBill Condo interviews Taylor Otwell at Laracon US 2019 in New York.
2019-09-1009 min
devpath.fmCreator of Laravel Taylor OtwellTaylor Otwell is the creator and maintainer of Laravel, a PHP framework for modern web applications. Taylor's also a fellow Arkansan! We talked a ton about running an Open Source project and the successful career Taylor has built around the Laravel project.
You can find more about Taylor on Twitter: https://twitter.com/taylorotwell
2019-08-3046 min
Serverless ChatsEpisode #7: Serverless Laravel using Vapor with Taylor OtwellAbout Taylor Otwell:Taylor Otwell is the creator of the Laravel framework, Laravel Forge, Envoyer.io, and Laravel Vapor. Before building Laravel, Taylor was an enterprise .NET and COBOL developer. He now works on Laravel and its ecosystem of tools full-time.
Twitter: @taylorotwell
Laravel on Twitter: @laravelphp
Laravel: laravel.com
Laravel Vapor: vapor.laravel.com
Laravel Forge: forge.laravel.com
Transcript:Jeremy: Hi, everyone. I'm Jeremy Daly, and you're listening to Serverless Chats. This week, I'm chatting with Taylor Otwell. Hi, Taylor. Thanks for joining me.Taylor: T...
2019-07-2933 minThe Laravel SnippetLaravel Snippet #14Laravel Live UK, whereHasMorph, laravel/ui, front-end authorization, performance, Lumen.
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2019-06-2811 minThe Laravel SnippetLaravel Snippet #13Laravel UI, Open Source Monetization, Oculus Quest, Laracon 2019
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2019-05-3108 minThe Laravel SnippetLaravel Snippet #12Blade @error directive, DATABASE_URL environment variable, Vue SPAs, Intertia.js, Livewire, Short Closures, PHP RFCs
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2019-05-0313 min
Build Your SaaSTaylor Otwell: "PHP (and a cheap laptop) changed my life"Jon is away so Justin called up Taylor Otwell, the creator of Laravel. In this episode we covered:How Laravel become the most popular backend framework on GitHub.Surprise! Taylor wasn't really into computers before he created Laravel.What was Taylor's motivation? Why did he create this, even though there were other alternatives?What's Laravel's secret? Why did it succeed?How is Laravel a business? How does it earn revenue?"Before Laravel, there were a lot of programmers that were burnt out on PHP. These folks hated their job. But after Laravel, they enjoyed their job more. It...
2019-04-1657 minThe Laravel SnippetLaravel Snippet #11JIT, PHP Features, Query Builder Security, Skinny / Fat Models, Laracon 2019
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2019-04-1212 minThe Laravel SnippetLaravel Snippet #10Vacation, MicroConf 2019, Event / Listener Discovery, Hiring, Laravel Staff Needs
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2019-03-2907 minThe Laravel SnippetLaravel Snippet #9Patch releases, "good code", procrastination, Laracon 2019.
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2019-03-1507 min
FrontmatterTaylor Otwell, Creator and Maintainer of LaravelTaylor Otwell is the creator and maintainer of the popular Laravel PHP framework and the author of the Leanpub book Laravel: From Apprentice To Artisan.
In this interview, Leanpub co-founder Len Epp talks with Taylor about changes to Laravel and developments in the Laravel community since their original interview nearly five years ago, in September 2013. They also discuss Taylor's unique and successful approach to using Patreon, and the importance of working on the hard things first in new software projects, amongst other things, including Star Trek.
This interview was recorded on August 24, 2018.
The full audio for the interview is here...
2018-08-3034 min
The Laravel PodcastInterview: Abigail Otwell, Mrs. LaravelAn interview with Abigail Otwell, wife of Laravel creator Taylor Otwell and co-owner of Laravel LLC.-----Editing sponsored by Larajobs; transcription sponsored by GoTranscript.com.
2018-02-0135 min
The Laravel PodcastInterview: Taylor Otwell, creator of LaravelAn interview with Taylor Otwell, creator of Laravel, about what he did before Laravel and what got him started.Views by DrakeThe Life of Pablo by Kanye WestFree 6LACK by 6LACK808s and heartbreak by Kanye WestBlue Neighbourhood by Troye SivanLaravel & Lawns-----Editing sponsored by Tighten ;transcription sponsored by Laravel News.
2017-09-1247 min
Laravel News PodcastLaracon Sessions with Taylor Otwell, Jeffrey Way, Matt Stauffer, and Adam WathanIn the final Laracon Sessions episode for 2017, Jake and Michael are joined by Taylor Otwell, Jeffrey Way, Matt Stauffer, and Adam Wathan to get the final word on the upcoming Laracon US conference in New York City.
You can read the full episode transcript which includes time markers and links.
Guest Starring
Taylor Otwell
Jeffrey Way
Matt Stauffer
Adam Wathan
Show Links
Beau Simensen - Mixcloud
Chainable jobs
Custom validation rules
RefreshDatabase trait
Custom Blade if statements
Trusted Proxy
Request::validate()
migrate:fresh command
Support for Responsable objects
Deep Work
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2017-07-181h 03
Laravel News PodcastLaravel 5.4 with Taylor OtwellJake and Michael take the reigns for their very first Laravel News podcast with a bang, tackling all the big new features in the just-released Laravel 5.4, with the help of Taylor Otwell.
Guest Starring: Taylor Otwell
You can read the full episode transcript which includes time markers and links.
Show Links
Laravel Passport
Laravel Echo
Laravel Dusk
MailThief
Laravel & Lawns
Laravel Tinker (PR extracting it to its own package)
PsySH
Laracon US is sold out
Specified key to long error
Two new middleware
Automatic facades
Laravel Elixir will be renamed...
2017-01-3158 min
Larachat LiveEpisode 18 - Taylor OtwellWe kick off the new year with Taylor Otwell the founder of the Laravel Framework. We will be talking about staying current with new practices/code, what's coming up this year for Laravel, Laracon 2017, and Taylor.
2017-01-0600 min
Laravel News PodcastLaravel 5.3 and Shift with Taylor Otwell and Jason McCrearyIn this episode, we are joined by Taylor Otwell and Jason McCreary to discuss Laravel 5.3, Laravel's first hire, and Laravel Shift.
Guest Staring: Taylor Otwell and Json McCreary
The episode of the Laravel News Podcast is sponsored by Shippo, the API and dashboard for all your shipping needs.
Show Links
Taylor Otwell
Json McCreary
Mohamed Said
Laravel 5.3
Laravel Forge
Laravel Shift
Upgrading with Laravel Shift
Laravel Passport
2016-09-0627 min
Laravel News PodcastThe Laracon US 2016 Special With Taylor Otwell, Evan You, Chris Fidao, and Adam WathanA special "Laracon" edition of the podcast.
In this episode, we chat with Taylor Otwell, Evan You, Adam Wathan, and Chris Fidao about their talks at Laracon, projects they're working on, getting the most out of the conference and more. There's great stuff here, even if you're not attending!
Show Links:
Laracon.us
Forge
Spark
Envoyer
Adam's refactoring book
Vue.js
Support Evan You on Patreon
Chris's Servers For Hackers book
2016-07-251h 13
The Laravel PodcastEpisode 47: Musical RoutesThe crew talks about where the routes file lives, some tantalizing hints of big new 5.3 features, Jeffrey's 2 sets of 2 hours plan, and Taylor's love for DHH.Jeffrey's 2 sets of 2 hoursTaylor's tweet about Scout & PassportTighten Blog: What I learned at The Basecamp Way To Work Workshop
2016-07-1635 min
Laravel News PodcastLaravel Valet with Taylor Otwell and Adam WathanLaravel Valet is a new high-speed development environment by Taylor Otwell and Adam Wathan.
In this special edition episode of the Laravel News Podcast Eric and Jack are Joined by Taylor and Adam as they discuss everything about Valet, how it came to be and the amazingly short time from idea to completed product. They talk about the internals, how it works, how external sharing works, the driver architecture and more.
An audio copy of the Official Valet Commerical is at the end of the episode
Show Links
Valet Announcement
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2016-05-0735 min
Laravel News PodcastLaravel Spark with Taylor OtwellThis week Taylor Otwell joins us to talk all about Spark!
Show links:
Laravel Spark Beta
Composer "Gold" Floppy sells for >$1400USD!
Laravel Cheat Sheets.
2016-04-1941 min
JavaScript Air016 jsAir - JavaScript Frameworks: Vue.js with Taylor Otwell and Evan You
JavaScript Frameworks: Vue.js with Taylor Otwell and Evan You
Description:
Vue.js is a JavaScript Framework for building reactive components for modern web interfaces. It allows you to write your JS, HTML, and CSS in a single file, has powerful data bindings, focuses on composability, is small, and is insanely fast. Join us with the author for this show!
Show sponsors:Egghead.io - Bite-sized web development video training
Frontend Masters - Expert front-end training
{Track:js} - JavaScript Error Monitoring
Wallaby.js - Realtime code coverage
Codecov.io - Code coverage done right
Fluent - Web...
2016-03-311h 01
The Laravel PodcastEpisode 43: Open Source Money & Rocket LeagueIn this episode, the crew talks about making money from open source and Taylor's utter dominance at Rocket League.Laravel ShiftJason McCreary - Building Laravel Shift - Full Stack RadioJeremy LindblomReactforBeginners.com
2016-03-2128 min