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Filtering Related Models in Laravel: Using the “whereHas” Method

ByCarey March 25, 2023March 25, 2023

Eloquent relationships are a powerful feature of Laravel, but querying related models can sometimes be challenging.

The whereHas method provides a simple and efficient solution for filtering query results based on conditions in related models. With just a few lines of code, you can retrieve the exact data you need.

In this article, we’ll walk you through how to use the whereHas method in Laravel, with clear examples to demonstrate how it can simplify your code and streamline your workflow.

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Debug with the “Dump and Die” Laravel Function

ByCarey March 24, 2023March 24, 2023

Ahoy there, my fellow Laravel developers! Today we’re going to talk about two indispensable functions in the Laravel PHP Framework – dd() and dump(). These functions are powerful tools for debugging and inspecting code, and they can save you a ton of time and frustration when trying to track down pesky bugs. The Dump and…

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Better Use of Boolean Values in IF Statements

ByCarey February 18, 2023March 24, 2023

In programming, writing code that is clear and easy to read is crucial for effective communication and collaboration. One way to improve the readability of your code is by using boolean values in IF statements more effectively. Consider the following code snippet: While this code works, it can be made shorter and more readable. Instead…

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Keep Your Website’s Copyright Notice Up-to-Date with PHP

ByCarey January 17, 2023

A quick and easy way to improve the appearance of your website is to ensure that your copyright notice is always up-to-date. Learn how to use PHP to automatically update the year in your copyright notice and other dynamic information in your website’s footer.

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PHP Magic Constants

ByCarey December 21, 2022

One of the cool and overlooked features of PHP is the presence of “magic constants”. These predefined constants provide helpful information about the current environment or context in which a script runs. Here are the nine magic constants currently available in PHP: These magic constants can be handy in a variety of situations. For example,…

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Using Enum in PHP

ByCarey December 10, 2022December 10, 2022

An enum, or enumeration, is a data type that consists of a set of named values. In PHP, enums allow you to create a fixed set of constants representing a specific data type. The primary purpose of enums in PHP is to provide a convenient way to define a set of related constants representing a…

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Try and Catch Exceptions in PHP

ByCarey November 27, 2022November 27, 2022

I am not a big fan of the “Try Catch” syntax in PHP, but in some cases, it is necessary. This is a way of capturing exceptions in a section of code and gives you complete control over what to do. The basic syntax is: I find the code gets messy and hard to understand…

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PHP Incrementing and Decrementing Operators

ByCarey October 11, 2022October 23, 2022

This shorthand syntax is a nice and simple way to increase or decrease an integer variable by 1: And for subtracting: You may know this already, but there is a bit more to these operators when working with strings that you might not be aware of: It gets even more interesting… See more examples in…

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How to use PHP Type Declarations

ByCarey September 16, 2022September 16, 2022

PHP has developed into a more strictly typed language in recent years. Type Declarations help with that and are a fairly new addition to PHP, with recent releases improving them further. They give you more precise, concise code, clarity, validation, type-hinting and more. But first… what are Type Declarations? Take a look at this example:…

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PHP Tips and Tricks

ByCarey March 11, 2011February 18, 2023

PHP is a widely-used scripting language that allows web developers to produce dynamic web pages with ease. By embedding PHP code into the HTML source, developers can create web applications that can interact with databases, perform complex calculations, and generate content on the fly. Whether you are an experienced PHP developer or a beginner, there…