Articles
Why Serious Developers Should Stop Using WordPress
October 3rd, 2025 —
posted in Originals
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4 minute read
WordPress is slow, insecure, and outdated. Discover why modern developers are choosing headless CMS and frameworks instead.
#wordpress-alternatives,
#wordpress-problems,
#modern-web-development,
#headless-cms,
#static-site-generators
Checking Up on DNS from the Terminal: A Practical Guide
October 2nd, 2025 —
posted in Originals
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5 minute read
When something breaks on the internet, whether it’s a website, an email service, or an app. DNS (Domain Name System) is often the first place to look.
#dns,
#caching,
#dig,
#nslookup,
#host,
#ttl,
#time-to-live,
#sysadmin
Build a REAL-TIME Multiplayer Game with Laravel, Livewire & Reverb!
September 28th, 2025 —
posted in Code With Burt
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1 minute read
In this comprehensive tutorial, we dive deep into real-time application development using Laravel, Livewire and Reverb to create a multiplayer game.
#laravel,
#livewire,
#reverb,
#game,
#multiplayer
Laravel Security Guide: How to Fix These 6 Common Mistakes
August 8th, 2025 —
posted in Code With Burt
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1 minute read
In this video, I’m exposing 6 common Laravel security fails that developers make all the time, and exactly how you can fix them before it’s too late.
#laravel,
#security
Laravel Headless API + React Frontend: Full Stack Tour de France Tutorial
July 26th, 2025 —
posted in Code With Burt
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1 minute read
You'll create a Laravel Headless API and connect it to a React frontend. Perfect for devs wanting hands-on experience with API-driven apps
#headless,
#api,
#laravel,
#react
Laravel Observers vs Event Listeners: What’s the Difference?
April 23rd, 2025 —
posted in Originals
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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