The Laravel Podcast

Recorded live at Laracon US, Matt Stauffer sits down with Taylor Otwell to unpack the latest announcements and the exciting growth of Laravel. They explore the evolution of Laracon, new framework features designed to make the ecosystem even more accessible, and the cohesive design philosophy behind it all. The conversation also dives into the future of testing with Dusk and Pest, as well as innovations in products like Forge and Laravel Cloud. * Matt Stauffer on Twitter [https://twitter.com/stauffermatt] * Taylor Otwell on Twitter [https://x.com/taylorotwell] * Laravel Twitter [https://twitter.com/laravelphp] * Laravel Website [https://laravel.com/] * Tighten Website [https://tighten.com/] * Laravel Forge [https://forge.laravel.com/] * Laravel Cloud [https://lrvl.co/cloud-pod] * Keynote [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eMBogMlShs] * Laracon US 2025 Blog Post  [https://blog.laravel.com/everything-we-announced-at-laracon-us-2025] * Suggestion Box [https://suggest.gg/laravelpodcast] ----- Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten [https://tighten.com/].

In this episode of the Laravel podcast, host Matt Stauffer talks with Josh Cirre, a DevRel at Laravel, about his journey into the Laravel community, his role in content creation, and the upcoming refreshed Laravel Bootcamp. They discuss the importance of community engagement, the tech stacks he uses, and the creative process behind video content.   * Matt Stauffer on Twitter [https://twitter.com/stauffermatt] * Josh Cirre on Twitter [https://x.com/joshcirre] * Josh Cirre on YouTube [https://youtube.com/@joshcirre] * Laravel Twitter [https://twitter.com/laravelphp] * Laravel Website [https://laravel.com/] * Tighten Website [https://tighten.com/] * Podcast Suggestions [https://suggest.gg/laravelpodcast/ideas] ----- Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten [https://tighten.com/].

In this episode, Matt Stauffer sits down with David Hill, the Head of Design at Laravel. David shares his journey from industrial design to digital product design, discussing the challenges and opportunities he encounters in his role. He highlights the importance of problem-solving in design, the need for adaptability, and the creative constraints that guide his work. David also reflects on his experiences with public speaking and offers advice for aspiring designers, emphasizing the value of hands-on practice and learning from the community.   * Matt Stauffer on Twitter [https://twitter.com/stauffermatt] * David Hill on Twitter [https://x.com/iamdavidhill] * Laravel Twitter [https://twitter.com/laravelphp] * Laravel Website [https://laravel.com/] * Tighten Website [https://tighten.com/] * Podcast Suggestions [https://suggest.gg/laravelpodcast/ideas] ----- Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten [https://tighten.com/].

In this episode of the Laravel Podcast, Matt Stauffer sits down with André Valentin, Director of Engineering at Laravel, to explore his unique journey from customer support to engineering leadership. André opens up about the challenges he’s faced, the lessons learned along the way, and how building strong relationships within a team has shaped his leadership style. They dive into Laravel’s balance between open source and commercial work, the importance of effective onboarding, and how team dynamics impact success. André also shares his approach to communication, project involvement, and the tools and systems that support remote, asynchronous work. With a focus on servant leadership, empathy, and hiring well, this episode is full of insights for engineering leaders and anyone navigating team growth in the world of tech. * Matt Stauffer on Twitter [https://twitter.com/stauffermatt] * André Valentin on LinkedIn  [https://www.linkedin.com/in/anval] * Laravel Twitter [https://twitter.com/laravelphp] * Laravel Website [https://laravel.com/] * Tighten Website [https://tighten.com/] * Podcast Suggestions [https://suggest.gg/laravelpodcast/ideas] * Radical Candor Book [https://www.amazon.com/Radical-Candor-Revised-Kick-Ass-Humanity/dp/B07XVQB7XV/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=radicalcandor-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=5dea4fb978cf2ab64fcf491a5032a01a&camp=1789&creative=9325] * Pragmatic Engineer Newsletter [https://blog.pragmaticengineer.com/newsletter/] * Laravel Careers [https://laravel.com/careers] ----- Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten [https://tighten.com/].

In this episode of the Laravel Podcast, Matt Stauffer sits down with Hank Taylor, Laravel’s head of marketing, to unpack what it really looks like to market the ecosystem surrounding a major open-source framework. Hank shares his path into the world of Laravel, his deep roots in marketing (especially in open-source) and how he’s helping shape the future of community engagement. They dive into the revitalization of in-person meetups, Laravel’s evolving marketing strategy, and the cultural shift toward embracing PHP. The conversation also explores the challenges and opportunities of moving from a one-person marketing approach to a more structured team effort, with an emphasis on bridging the gap between technical and non-technical team members. * Matt Stauffer on Twitter [https://twitter.com/stauffermatt] * Hank Taylor on Twitter [https://x.com/theHankTaylor] * Hank Taylor on LinkedIn [https://calendly.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fdevmarketer%2F&user_uuid=CHGHEBIIDHI72J6B&stage=1&hmac=625ce012967d53c506cdc8cb2dbf5e2f630688003204a2881ae0be7177ef0999] * Laravel Twitter [https://twitter.com/laravelphp] * Laravel Website [https://laravel.com/] * Tighten Website [https://tighten.com/] * Podcast Suggestions [https://suggest.gg/laravelpodcast/ideas] * Laravel meetups [https://forms.reform.app/laravel/meetups/5UQs6l] ----- Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten [https://tighten.com/].