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An image detailing the main features of the Filament 3.2 release.
Filament, Laravel
Jan 16, 2024

Introducing Filament 3.2

Only 15 days into January, and Filament v3.2 has already launched! This release is packed with a bunch of really exciting updates, so let's dive right in and take a look!
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Filament, Laravel
Jan 5, 2024

Handling Bulk Imports in Filament

Every application deals with data on some scale, and often that scale grows and grows. Come see how to quickly get up and running with Filament's new bulk data import feature!
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Filament, Laravel
Jan 3, 2024

Filament: What to Expect in 2024

2023 was an incredible year for Filament, and the momentum just keeps going into 2024! Come take a look at the Filament team's goals for 2024!
2023 year in review.
Personal
Jan 1, 2024

2023 Year in Review

2023 was a wonderful, life-changing year. It's time I took a moment to look back and reflect on everything that's happened.
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Personal
Dec 22, 2023

A New Adventure in 2024

After two wonderful years with Kirschbaum, 2024 is bringing a new adventure for me, and I'm so excited to finally announce it!
An image detailing the main features of the Filament 3.1 release.
Filament, Laravel
Dec 15, 2023

Filament 3.1 is Finally Here!

After over 100 patch releases to Filament version v3.0 (no really, we're serious), one of the biggest minor releases we've ever launched has finally landed!
A picture of the Neovim logo being lazy.
Neovim
Apr 24, 2023

Neovim the Lazy Way

Laziness isn't typically the first work people think of when building a custom Neovim configuration, but now, building a Lazy config is easier than ever!
The Laravel logo and the Fedora Linux logo on either side of a white heart.
Laravel, Linux, Dev Environment
Feb 1, 2023

How to Set Up Laravel Sail on Fedora

I love Fedora Linux and I love Laravel Sail. Getting them to work together took a little bit of elbow grease, so here's how I did it!
The Filament dog mascot drawing with the words "5 Underrated Filament Features" next to it.
Laravel, Filament, Packages
Jan 22, 2023

5 Underrated Filament Features

Even my favorite Laravel package has features that I rarely use. But in the right context, these features are indispensable!
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Design
Aug 28, 2022

Oops I Redesigned Again

I did it again. I redesigned my website. Think I'm crazy? Come and see why it was worth the effort.
My new website on an external monitor, sitting on a desk
Design, Svelte
Jan 17, 2022

My Personal Branding Journey

Building a more personalized personal brand is an inherently personal experience. I’m a firm believer that every developer should carve out their own little corner of the web, so here’s my journey to get to v2 of alexandersix.com.
Learn how to add syntax highlighting with Svelte and mdsvex
Svelte
Jan 5, 2022

Syntax Highlighting with SvelteKit and mdsvex

Nothing says "dev blog" like a well-styled block of code. Getting started tweaking your syntax highlighting is a breeze with SvelteKit and mdsvex.
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Laravel
Aug 20, 2021

What is a database transaction?

What is the transaction method on the DB facade in Laravel, and how can it help you build a more bulletproof application?
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Laravel, Livewire
Aug 15, 2020

Installing the TALL Stack

Getting started doesn't have to be a TALL order!
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Mentorship
Jul 28, 2020

The Importance of Encouragement

Sometimes, it's the little things that matter.