Understanding MVC for real: stop bloating your controllers
What each layer of MVC is actually responsible for, and how to keep your controllers thin.
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Traversing Large Datasets with PHP 5.5 Generators and yield
The language-level approach to building large loops without blowing up memory: PHP 5.5 generators and the yield keyword.
Laravel Form Validation in Practice
A repeatable pattern for safely handling user input: Laravel validation rules and error messages.
Simplifying Database Operations with Eloquent ORM
From writing raw SQL to model-based access: a practical look at Laravel's Eloquent ORM and how it fits into day-to-day development.
Building Fast, Consistent UIs with Bootstrap 3
How to produce decent-looking interfaces without a designer: Bootstrap 3's grid system and ready-made components.
Switching to Git: Leaving FTP File Uploads Behind
The confidence that comes with version control: how switching from FTP to Git changed my development habits, and the basics of commits and branches.