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Steven Roland

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Mastering Fear: The Path to True Courage

Inspired by Veronica Roth's quote, this post explores the true nature of courage. It challenges the myth of fearlessness, offering practical strategies for controlling fear and achieving freedom from its constraints.

Simplifying Routing with Laravel Folio: A Comprehensive Guide

Laravel Folio simplifies routing by using Blade templates to generate routes automatically. Install Folio, create pages in the 'pages' directory, and enjoy automatic routing. It supports dynamic routes, model binding, and middleware. Ideal for static pages, blogs, documentation sites, and admin panels.

The Unavoidable Nature of Pain: Embracing Our Emotions

Inspired by John Green's quote, this post explores the unavoidable nature of pain and why it's crucial to embrace rather than avoid it. It offers insights on healthy ways to process pain and highlights its role in personal growth and empathy.

Mastering Authentication with Laravel Fortify

Laravel Fortify simplifies authentication in Laravel apps. It handles user registration, login, password resets, and two-factor authentication. Set up Fortify, configure views, customize authentication logic, and implement advanced features like 2FA. Use for SPAs, custom login flows, and enhanced security.

Streamlining Deployments with Laravel Envoy

Laravel Envoy simplifies remote task automation, especially for deployments. Install Envoy, create tasks in Envoy.blade.php, and run them easily. Use stories for task grouping, variables for flexibility, and leverage Envoy for deployments, database management, and server maintenance.

The Art of Leaving: Growing Roots Before Taking Flight

Inspired by John Green's quote, this post explores the paradox of leaving: to truly appreciate departure, we must first establish deep connections. It encourages readers to grow roots while maintaining the courage to leave for personal growth.

Getting Started with Laravel Dusk for Browser Testing

Laravel Dusk simplifies browser testing with an easy-to-use API. Set up Dusk, write tests for page interactions, handle dynamic content, and capture screenshots. Use it for form submissions, user flows, and cross-browser compatibility.

Laravel Cashier: Stripe vs Paddle - Choosing the Right Payment Solution

This post compares Laravel Cashier for Stripe and Paddle, covering installation, key features, pricing, availability, and developer experience. Stripe offers more control and payment methods, while Paddle provides automatic tax handling and global digital product sales support.