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Mac desktop showing the iOS Simulator running a Laravel Herd app in Safari

Featured

Sep 18, 2025 2 min read

Using the iOS Simulator on MacOS with Laravel Herd

Want to see your Laravel app in action on an iPhone without pulling one out of your pocket? With Herd and the iOS Simulator, you can! Here’s how to get everything running smoothly on macOS.

Developer comparing heavy JavaScript frameworks with a lightweight Laravel and Livewire stack on a laptop screen

Web Development

The Truth About JavaScript Frameworks Nobody Wants to Admit

The web didn’t get faster, it just got heavier. Here’s why choosing a simpler, server-first stack with Laravel and Livewire can bring clarity back.

#Laravel #JavaScript #Developer Experience

Apr 25, 2025 9 min

Auto-Generate Branded Social Share Images in Laravel

Auto-generate beautiful, branded social share images in Laravel using Intervention Image—no manual work needed. Boost engagement with pro visuals on X, LinkedIn, and more!

Apr 25, 2025 4 min

Screenshot showing a PostgreSQL terminal with a duplicate key error and sequence resync commands

Tips & Tricks

Avoiding Duplicate Key Errors in PostgreSQL

Running into duplicate key errors after a PostgreSQL import? It’s likely your sequences are out of sync. Learn how to fix this common migration issue and keep your app running smoothly.

#Postgres #SQL #Databases

Apr 15, 2025 5 min

Code snippet demonstrating smooth page transitions using the CSS @view-transition API

Web Development

Smooth Animations with CSS @view-transition

Are you ready to take your website's animations to the next level without wrestling with hefty JavaScript libraries? Check out CSS's @view-transition API, a game-changer for creating silky smooth page transitions!

#CSS

Feb 6, 2025 2 min