While parameterized queries are the preferred method, sole() adds an extra layer of protection when using raw queries, especially when only one record should match.
Performance monitoring gives you a complete view of what's happening in your Laravel app. The dashboard tracks everything: HTTP routes, queued jobs, Artisan commands, and database queries.
This article explores some exciting new features that have been added to the language in recent years, because sometimes vanilla is exactly what you need. If you're looking to cut down on heavy dependencies or simply get up to date, this one's for .. ...
This week I wrote about my experiences with technical and architectural debt. When I was a developer we used to distinguish between code debt (temporary hacks) and architectural debt (structural decisions that bite you later). But in enterprise ...