About this episode
The episode discusses the balance between using various development tools and the potential benefits of simplifying by removing unnecessary ones.
We love tools: linters, type checkers, test runners, asset compilers, et al. Whilst these tools can help solve problems, they might also be a sledgehammer when all you really need is a screwdriver. Let me tell you a little anecdote about upgrading my personal site to Laravel 11, and why sometimes removing a tool is even better than adding one.
People in this episode
Host: Jeffrey Way
Topics covered
- tools
- linters
- type checkers
- test runners
- asset compilers
- Laravel
Keywords
- tools
- linters
- Laravel 11
- development
- simplification
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Laravel 11
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