Sean Kegel

I build web applications and share what I learn about PHP, Laravel, and developer tooling along the way.

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26 posts

2026

  1. Introducing StencilbarAI · 5 min

2024

  1. Accessing Databases in PhpStormPHP · 4 min
  2. Laravel Factories: Tips for Handling Dependent DataLaravel · 2 min
  3. Laravel: Casting Eloquent JSON FieldsLaravel · 4 min
  4. Neovim for PHP and LaravelPHP · 11 min
  5. Elevate Your Laravel Eloquent Queries with Tappable ScopesLaravel · 4 min
  6. Laravel Cache ClassesLaravel · 3 min
  7. What I'm Reading - February 2024Web Development · 3 min
  8. Fix Flaky Tests with Pest RepeatPHP · 5 min
  9. What I’m Reading - January 2024Laravel · 5 min
  10. Handling Errors with Third-Party APIsPHP · 9 min
  11. Creating API Resources in LaravelLaravel · 10 min

2023

  1. Streamlining API Responses in Laravel with DTOsLaravel · 13 min
  2. Simplifying API Integration with Laravel's Http FacadeLaravel · 12 min
  3. Git Quick Tip: Using a Global GitignoreGitHub · 3 min
  4. Simplify API Testing with PhpStorm HTTP RequestsPHP · 7 min
  5. PhpStorm with DockerLaravel · 7 min
  6. Laravel Data and Value ObjectsLaravel · 8 min
  7. Quick Tip: Use Node to Create Random StringsNode.js · 1 min
  8. Improve Git CLI Efficiency with Oh My ZshGitHub · 4 min
  9. VSCode for PHP and LaravelVisual Studio Code · 9 min
  10. Create Your First Laravel UserLaravel · 2 min
  11. PHP Enums tryFrom MethodPHP · 2 min
  12. Carbon PHP Quick TipPHP · 1 min
  13. Setting up PHP for Local DevelopmentPHP · 1 min
  14. Set Up a Local Databasedatabase · 1 min