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MySQL/MariaDB driver vs laravel-backup

MariaDB 11 removed the mysqldump binary, which can break backups for projects still using the MySQL driver. Switching drivers isn’t always straightforward due to differences like UUID storage. This post shows a simple workaround to fix backups without changing your database schema.

Backups MariaDB UUID
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Laravel

Redirects in HydePHP

Using a HydePHP extension that generates static redirect pages from configuration without relying on server-side routing or hosting-specific features.

Static Site Generator HydePHP
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Laravel

Native UUID support in Laravel has arrived

UUID support works as easily as possible, by just adding the HasUuids trait to your models. Be aware that it requires the model events to be fired so saving the model quietly do...

Eloquent UUID
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Laravel

Secure your WYSIWYG editor in Laravel

Freedom meets security with your WYSIWYG editor in Laravel. Learn how to properly handle the WYSIWYG editor output in laravel.

Accessors & Mutators Casts Security
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Using the HTTP Client of Laravel in packages

Laravel is shipped with an easy to use HTTP Client. This HTTP Client is based on the popular Guzzle HTTP Client but is a bit easier to use due of the expressive syntax.

HTTP-client Package
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Software

Install Windows 11 with local account

In the Windows 11 installation, Microsoft almost forces you to install Windows 11 with a Microsoft account. Luckily there are still options to install Windows 11 with a local account.

Windows
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