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Laravel 13 lands in Q1 2026. I cover PHP 8.3+ requirements, support timelines, recent merged changes, and how to try 13.x today.
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PHP 8.5 arrives November 20, 2025: pipe operator, URI extension, clone with v2, array_first/array_last, fatal error backtraces, Intl updates, and more.
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Read about the potential dangers of using dynamic method calls in PHP. We’ll discuss the issues of using them, and potential alternatives which could be used.
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Automate dynamic multi-domain routing with Laravel and Traefik using dynamic YAML configs. Simplify management, boost scalability, and secure your setup
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Laravel 12.32 introduces Http::batch, a clean way to send concurrent HTTP requests with lifecycle hooks for progress, success, failure, and finalization.
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Redactable Models v1.1.0 adds the ability to specify the hashing algorithm that should be used to redact model fields.
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Read about how to use the “match” expression in your PHP applications. We’ll also discuss how to use them with PHP enums to write clean, concise code.
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Read about how to use the “json_validate” function in PHP to check whether a string is valid JSON. We’ll also discuss the difference between “json_validate” and “json_decode”.
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Laravel 12.29 introduces Session Cache, letting you store user-specific data per session using familiar cache methods, cleared when the session ends.
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Learn about serialization and how it works in PHP. We’ll discuss serialized data formats, how to use serialization in PHP, and how to write tests for your serialization logic.
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Learn how to check composer package versions in PHP using CLI, lock files, installed.json file, or the InstalledVersions class.
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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. I get more than 15,000 monthly visitors now (my analytics dashboard is public by the way).
- I also started growing my X (formerly Twitter) account at the same time, which has now over 7,000 followers.
- All the content I write is free thanks to quality advertisers.
- In 2025, I launch 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!