Steve McDougall — Articles

This article shows how to automate a complete authentication workflow using Bash, curl, and jq.

This guide walks through prompt organization, structured outputs, and AI-discoverable capabilities using Prism and Laravel MCP.

Learn how to build a TypeScript SDK the right way: ditching axios for ofetch, using factory patterns, and creating production-ready code.

Beginner-friendly, API-first Laravel path: 10 progressive projects covering resources, auth, search, multi-tenancy, webhooks, rate limits, and GraphQL.

Learn how to build a Laravel MCP server for task management with tools, resources, prompts, Sanctum auth, Pest testing, and Claude integration.

Learn how Tempest brings static site generation to PHP, making it easy to build fast, secure, and scalable sites with familiar patterns.

A hands-on guide to deploying PHP applications with FrankenPHP and Docker, from simple containers to standalone binaries.

A hands-on guide to implementing JSON Resume with PHP, from basic concepts to advanced usage with type-safe Laravel integration.

Learn to containerize Laravel queues, workers, and schedulers for production with isolation and scalability.

Learn how Go Blueprint transforms your workflow for building production-ready microservices.

Learn how modular architecture transforms Laravel apps into scalable, maintainable systems.

Discover how Nitro, Drizzle ORM, and unstorage create a modern TypeScript API stack that's faster to build, easier to scale, and ready for edge deployments.

Discover how modern companies are rethinking HR to attract, retain, and empower top developer talent.

Explore an alternative approach to Laravel Cloud architecture, balancing simplicity with flexibility.

Discover how Tempest, a modern PHP framework, uses code discovery and the latest PHP features to simplify app development and boost productivity.

Learn how to build a multi-tenant application in Laravel using Sprout, avoiding the common pitfalls of manual tenant management.

Learn how I built my personal dashboard using Astro, integrating dynamic content and productivity features, and deployed it with Sevalla and Cloudflare.

Discover how Model Context Protocol servers revolutionize Laravel development with AI integration.

Discover the power of Nuxt.js for building modern web applications.

Build a beautiful Go-powered CLI tool to manage your Sevalla apps directly from the terminal - no browser, just clean, fast, TUI driven control.

Unravel Laravels authorization built-in Gates, Policies & advanced ReBAC, ABAC, PBAC methods for secure, scalable app access control.

Learn to send multi-channel notifications in Laravel with email, Slack, and in-app alerts.

Deploy your Laravel app with Sevalla using Docker & FrankenPHP for seamless, zero-downtime releases.

Master webhooks in Laravel with this definitive guide.

Discover how API Experience affects adoption and why you should prioritize it for your APIs.

Discover how API Ops revolutionizes API development, deployment, and management, fostering efficiency, collaboration, and excellence in the digital world.

Follow my journey as I build a powerful homelab dashboard using Laravel and Livewire, automating and monitoring my setup along the way.

All you need to know about API Versioning.

We all use URLs in our day-to-day lives, whether we are technical or not.

Discover why API Platform is a game-changer for building APIs in PHP and Symfony, challenging common misconceptions.

Simplify complex business processes in Laravel using pipelines for clean and elegant code.

Learn how to implement secure passwordless authentication in Laravel using magic links for user access.

Laravel Response Classes; Simplify API responses, maintain code quality with custom response classes.

Automate Laravel CI with GitHub Actions - Learn testing, PHPStan static analysis setup in this tutorial.

Learn strategies like Route Service Provider, File Requires, and Route Groups for managing routes in a large Laravel application.

Use PHPInsights to enhance PHP code in Laravel and others - A guide to optimal code style and architecture.

Efficient JSON:API Endpoint Testing with pestPHP - Learn how to effectively test JSON:API endpoints in Laravel using pestPHP.

Laravel Pennant in Laravel 10; Manage Feature Flags easily.

Explore effective API design in Laravel; Learn to focus on integration, eliminate pain points, and create user-centered, scalable APIs with practical examples.

Learn to reduce code duplication in Laravel using artisan commands and services for better code quality.

Learn how Laravel's dependency injection container simplifies code organization and optimization for efficient Laravel applications

Discover how to tailor Laravel Pint, a PHP CS Fixer wrapper, to your coding standards with a personal guide on rule implementation and customization.

Discover how to harness the potential of OpenAI in Laravel for AI-driven applications, from natural language processing to text generation.

Explore advanced Eloquent querying in Laravel with a focus on efficient ORM usage for a banking app, including user accounts and transactions management.

Steve vs Matt; Two Developers, One Problem - Witness two programmers tackle the same challenge with contrasting approaches

Discover advanced techniques for API integration in Laravel, focusing on configuring GitHub API calls, utilizing Enums, and creating efficient client resources.

Explore creating a memorable yet secure password generator with Laravel, focusing on framework-agnostic implementation and customization options.

Master the art of Laravel refactoring with Laravel Shift Blueprint, optimizing code for improved performance and management in a real-world Laravel project.

If you have never built a Laravel application, let me take a walk-through with you from scratch - with no perceived knowledge.

Explore Laravel data validation methods, from form requests to centralizing rules with validators and Eloquent Models for cleaner, efficient code.