Hi, I'm Bert!

I'm a Developer, YouTuber, and Public Speaker.
Welcome to my website, I hope you enjoy your stay. 😃
I usually write about PHP and Laravel, but you could encounter different topics as well.

Recent articles

Laravel Observers vs Event Listeners: What’s the Difference?

April 23rd, 2025 — posted in Originals — 6 minute read

If you’ve been working with Laravel for a little while, you’ve probably come across observers and event listeners. But what is the difference?

#laravel, #php, #observers, #listeners, #events

This was 2024

December 29th, 2024 — posted in Originals — 8 minute read

2024 is almost over, and as a yearly tradition, I'm looking back. Business-wise While it was supposed to be stable, it wasn’t... I somehow lost...

#year-recap, #personal

Pass by Reference vs Pass by Value in PHP: What’s the REAL Difference?

December 26th, 2024 — posted in Code With Burt — 1 minute read

We're breaking down the key differences between Pass by Value and Pass by Reference in PHP. Understanding these two concepts is essential.

#php, #laravel, #pass-by-reference, #pass-by-value

Laravel in 2025

December 17th, 2024 — posted in Code With Burt — 1 minute read

In this video, we dive into the future of Laravel and explore the exciting updates and features coming to the framework in 2025!

#laravel, #2025

What's new in PHP 8.4

November 13th, 2024 — posted in Originals — 5 minute read

PHP 8.4 is packed with changes and new features, changes and deprecations. Here is a summary of the features I can't wait to play around with.

#php