Harris Raftopoulos

In the world of web development, data can change rapidly. Sometimes, the data you've retrieved from your database might become stale even while your application is processing it. Laravel provides an elegant solution to this problem with the fresh method for collections. Let's dive into how

Laravel's Eloquent ORM is known for its powerful and expressive API. One of its lesser-known but incredibly useful features is the toQuery method available on collections. This method allows you to convert a collection of models back into a query builder instance, opening up a world of possibilities

When building APIs with Laravel, it's crucial to consider performance, especially when dealing with relationship data. Laravel's API Resources provide a powerful feature called whenLoaded that allows you to conditionally include relationships in your API responses. This can significantly reduce unnecessary database queries and improve your

When building APIs with Laravel, you often use API resources to transform your models into JSON responses. By default, Laravel wraps your outermost resource in a data key. While this is useful in many scenarios, there are times when you might want a flatter response structure. Let's explore

Laravel's resource collections provide a powerful way to transform your data for API responses. By default, Laravel makes some assumptions about how your resources should be mapped, but sometimes you need more control. Let's explore how to customize resource collection mapping to fit your specific needs.

When building APIs with Laravel, you often use API resources to transform your models into JSON responses. By default, Laravel resets the keys of resource collections to numerical indexes. However, there are scenarios where preserving the original keys is crucial. Let's explore how to maintain your data structure

Laravel's Eloquent ORM provides a powerful casting system out of the box, but sometimes you need more specialized data transformations. This is where custom casts come into play, allowing you to define your own casting logic for model attributes. Understanding Custom Casts Custom casts in Laravel allow you

Laravel's Eloquent ORM is renowned for its powerful features, including its robust casting system. When working with JSON attributes, two casts stand out for their utility: AsArrayObject and AsCollection. Let's explore how these casts can elevate your Laravel development experience. The Problem with Standard Array Casts

In web applications, handling file downloads is a common requirement. Laravel simplifies this process with its Storage::download method, providing a clean and secure way to serve files to users. Let's explore how to leverage this powerful feature in your Laravel applications. Understanding Storage::download The Storage::download

In the world of Laravel development, understanding the context in which your code executes can be crucial for debugging, logging, and tracing. Laravel's Context facade, particularly its add method, provides a powerful tool for capturing and sharing information throughout your application's lifecycle. Let's dive