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Is Your API Slow? The "Dirty Loop" Problem You Didn't Know You Had

Are you still returning User::all() directly in your Laravel controllers? Stop! This guide explains why returning raw models is a security risk and a performance killer. We dive into the 'Satellite View vs. Road Map' analogy to show how Laravel API Resources act as a critical transformation layer. You will learn why manual foreach loops destroy server memory, how to prevent accidental data leaks (like password hashes), and the best way to decouple your database structure from your API response for a robust, professional application."

Beyond Fat Controllers: A Guide to the Laravel Repository Pattern

This step-by-step guide explains how to implement the Repository Pattern in Laravel. See how this simple structure can clean up your controllers, isolate your database queries, and make your application more flexible.

What Happens When a PHP File is Called? (Under the Hood of PHP Execution)

Ever wondered what really happens when your browser requests a PHP file like hello.php? In this post, we’ll dive deep into PHP’s execution lifecycle — from a user’s request all the way to the response output. We'll explore how PHP parses your code, compiles it to opcodes, and executes it using the Zend Engine.

Boost Laravel Performance: Replace Slow LIKE '%keyword%' Queries with Full-Text Search

Learn how to optimize slow SQL LIKE '%keyword%' queries in Laravel by using Full-Text Search. This guide walks through the performance issues with wildcard searches and shows how to implement efficient full-text indexing for faster, scalable database queries.

Database Optimization Techniques for High-Performance Apps

Comparing Modern JS Frameworks in 2023

Creating Fast and Scalable APIs with Laravel