201 | The Backend Dilemma: Laravel's Strengths in a JavaScript World

In this episode, Amy and Brad dive into the ongoing debate between Laravel and full stack JavaScript frameworks. They explore both ecosystems from their unique perspectives. Amy shares her real-world experience building a project in Laravel after working extensively with JavaScript frameworks, highlighting where each approach shines and struggles. From Laravel's backend prowess to the cognitive load of context switching between languages, this episode offers practical insights for developers weighing these technology choices.Show Notes 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - Sponsorship: Sanity 01:59 - Origins of the Laravel vs JavaScript Discussion 03:59 - Amy's Experience Building a Project in Laravel 06:59 - PHP Development and Linting Experience 11:59 - Understanding MVC Architecture 15:00 - Challenges with JavaScript Backend Services 18:00 - Backend Strengths of Laravel 20:00 - Frontend Challenges in Laravel 23:00 - Comparing Laravel and JavaScript Ecosystem Solutions 26:59 - JavaScript Full Stack Frameworks Discussion 30:00 - Architectural Differences Between Frameworks 33:00 - Framework Choice Considerations 38:59 - Picks and Plugs: Newsletter and Cameras 42:00 - Picks and Plugs: Games and YouTube  Links and ResourcesSanity.io (sponsor)LaravelSam's podcast: Frontend FirstRedwoodJSRemixNext.jsAstroSupabaseInngestResend (email service)Postmark (email service)OpenAIPrismaPHP StormLaravel Blade (templating language)Laravel LivewireAlpine.jsLaravel BreezeLaravel Eloquent ORMAdonis/AdonisJSEpisode 54: Why RedwoodJS is the App Framework for Startups, with David PriceViteStorybookAmy's newsletter: Broken CombInsta360 X2 cameraInsta360 Go 3 cameraStardew Valley (game)Brad's YouTube channelCloudinary channel and Dev Hints series