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Is PHP dead? Let’s look at the March 2026 PHP usage statistics and see what the data really says about its future.
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PHP 8.6 is scheduled for November 19, 2026. Here are the features already implemented, what is accepted but still pending, and what is still only a proposal.
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Partial function application in PHP 8.6 explained in plain language, with simple real examples for JSON responses, logging, DB connections, and jobs.
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Stop using firstOrCreate blindly. Learn when to use firstOrNew, createOrFirst, updateOrCreate, updateOrInsert and upsert in real Laravel apps.
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Learn how to set up the Laravel failover queue driver so you don’t lose jobs when Redis, SQS, or another queue goes down. I walk you through a copy-paste setup, simple tests, and small gotchas.
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You can’t rely on label:focus. Here’s how I actually style labels on input focus using :focus-within, :has(), and sibling selectors, with accessible defaults.
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I surveyed 200 Laravel developers on package discovery. 96% prefer existing packages, but 70% struggle with poor docs and abandoned tools. Here’s what the community wants, and why finding reliable Laravel packages is harder than it should be.
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When building for scale, technical debt eventually knocks on the door. This weekend, I optimized LaraPlugins.io to achieve sub-second search speeds by eliminating N+1 query bottlenecks. Also: I’m building an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server.
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FrankenPHP uses a PHP-ZTS runtime rather than your system PHP, which is why version and extension mismatches happen with Octane setups.
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Explains why Laravel factories can’t guess relationships when multiple relations use the same model.
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Stop wasting time vetting packages. See how I built Laraplugins.io using Laravel Octane & FrankenPHP to automate plugin health checks and safe-guard your stack.
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A short Laravel testing article on fixing flaky tests by freezing time with Date::setTestNow() and $this->freezeTime().
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Email Utilities for Laravel v1.1.0 adds a console command which can be used to automatically update the disposable domains email list. It also includes updated lists and caching to improve performance.
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Pause and resume Laravel queues using artisan commands and in code. Learn how to control workers, pause with TTLs, and manage queue flow precisely.
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Read about how to use PHP CS Fixer to automate the formatting of your PHP code. We’ll also explore how to use PHP CS Fixer in parallel mode and create a GitHub Actions workflow which checks the code style on pull requests.
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A practical take on whereHas() vs whereRelation(): why shorter syntax isn’t always clearer in real-world Laravel code.
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Testing PHP 8.5’s pipe operator with real examples: when it works, when it doesn’t, and the performance cost…
About Benjamin Crozat
Hi! I’m from the South of France and I’ve been a self-taught web developer since 2006. When I started learning PHP and JavaScript, PHP 4 was still widely used, Internet Explorer 6 ruled the world, and we used DHTML to add falling snow on websites.
Being able to educate myself for free on the web changed my life for the better. Giving back to the community was a natural direction in my career and I truly enjoy it.
Therefore, I decided to take action:
- I launched this blog in September 2022 with the goal to be in everyone’s Google search. At some point, I got more than 100,000 visitors per month.
- All the content I write is free thanks to quality advertisers.
- I also started growing my X (formerly Twitter) account at the same time, which has now over 7,000 followers.
- I launched multiple failed SaaS products from 2023 to 2024.
- In 2025, I launched a startup called Vite Clinic. Its mission: help premium clinics in Switzerland reduce lost calls, book more appointments, and increase revenue.
Believe me, I’m just getting started!