184 | Laravel vs. Full Stack JavaScript: The Debate

Amy, Brad, and Aaron discuss how Laravel and JavaScript frameworks like React can coexist in a modern web development workflow. They examine the benefits of Laravel's integrated ecosystem, the pragmatism behind choosing technologies like SQLite, and the cultural differences between Laravel's "benevolent dictator" model versus the JavaScript community's preference for composability and modularity.

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Show Notes

00:00:00 - Introduction and Sponsors

00:01:06 - Welcoming Aaron Francis

00:02:07 - Amy's Experience with Laravel and AI

00:04:12 - Aaron's Transition to Try Hard Studios

00:08:02 - Production Setup and Process

00:10:15 - Monetization Strategies for Try Hard Studios

00:13:39 - The Resurgence of SQLite

00:18:08 - SQLite in Modern Development Workflows

00:23:24 - Terso and Innovations with SQLite

00:28:00 - Laravel vs. Full Stack JavaScript: The Debate

00:33:16 - Integrating Laravel with Frontend Frameworks

00:39:03 - Pragmatic Approaches to Web Development

00:44:54 - JavaScript Ecosystem and Laravel Comparisons

00:53:00 - Laravel’s Evolution to Embrace JavaScript

00:54:09 - Closing Remarks