April 1, 2025
The Backend Dilemma: Laravel's Strengths in a JavaScript World
In this episode, Amy and Brad dive into the ongoing debate between Laravel and full stack JavaScript frameworks. They explore both ecosystems from their unique perspectives. Amy shares her real-world experience building a project in Laravel after working extensively with JavaScript frameworks, highlighting where each approach shines and struggles. From Laravel's backend prowess to the cognitive load of context switching between languages, this episode offers practical insights for developers weighing these technology choices.
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The Backend Dilemma: Laravel's Strengths in a JavaScript World
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- Sanity
- Laravel
- Sam's podcast: Frontend First
- RedwoodJS
- Remix
- Next.js
- Astro
- Supabase
- Inngest
- Resend (email service)
- Postmark
- OpenAI
- Prisma
- PHP Storm
- Laravel Blade (templating language)
- Laravel Livewire
- AlpineJS
- Laravel Breeze
- Laravel Eloquent CRM
- Adonis
- Vite
- Episode 54: Why RedwoodJS is the App Framework for Startups, with David Price
- Storybook
- Amy's Newsletter: Broken Comb
- Insta360 x2 Camera
- Insta360 Go 3 Camera
- Stardew Valley (game)
- Brad's YouTube Channel
- Cloudinary Channel and Dev Hints Series
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