12 Laravel/PHP Tips in 8 Minutes: August 2024

Run a select statement before any delete or update statement in SQL to avoid updating or deleting wrong records.
Use the DNS validation rule in Laravel to filter out fake email addresses.
Use the explode PHP function to specify the first variable or a list of variables you're expecting from the explode.
Debug slow queries and double check your loops to improve Laravel performance.
Use DD row SQL for debugging purposes in Laravel 10.
Add model should be strict in the app service provider to prevent lazy loading and other issues.
Use the PHP function class uses to check if a specific trait is enabled on a specific model.
Use the filter VAR method in PHP to validate URLs and add https prefix if it doesn't exist.
Be careful with tutorials that are not from trusted sources or generated by AI.
Read the recap of everything that was said by Taylor Otwell at Laracon US 2024.

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