Articles

Why Serious Developers Should Stop Using WordPress

October 3rd, 2025 — posted in Originals — 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WordPress is slow, insecure, and outdated.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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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