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A utility script to manage local package development in a Laravel/Composer project. This script allows you to quickly toggle between using local source code (for development) and remote/tagged releases (for publishing/testing).
Is your Git repository bloated with old test data or accidentally committed 100MB logs? This guide shows you how to use BFG Repo-Cleaner to scrub your history, replace sensitive text, and keep your workflow fast.
Learn how to seamlessly switch between local development and production Composer packages using global configuration. Maintain clean composer.json files while developing packages alongside your main application.
Learn how to automate Node.js version management using .nvmrc, package.json engines, and custom shell scripts. Ensure consistent environments and avoid version mismatch errors in your development workflow.
A deep dive into the Model Context Protocol (MCP) using the official Laravel package to give AI agents secure, programmatic access to your application's backend.
Stop working in the dark. Learn how to use 'pv' (Pipe Viewer) to add real-time progress bars, speed metrics, and ETAs to your Unix commands and data pipelines.