Documenting code, one commit at a time.
Our primary focus this month was to enhance content discoverability for our users and improve overall site navigation. This involved creating new video blog (vlog) content, optimizing it for search engines, and ensuring it's easily accessible through our sitemap.
We've added six new vlog posts covering key features and improvements to
This article discusses a common issue in applications using GitHub OAuth for authentication: inadvertently overwriting a user's existing token with one that has fewer permissions. We'll explore how to ensure the application preserves the user's original, broader-scoped token when requesting narrower scopes during subsequent logins.
Many applications use GitHub
When auditing file system operations within an application, a common challenge arises when dealing with generic or placeholder file paths. These paths, often used during testing or initial setup, can trigger false positive alerts in audit logs, obscuring genuine security concerns. A recent update addresses this issue, enhancing the accuracy and reliability of our auditing process.
Sometimes, during development, placeholder values can inadvertently slip into the final application. This post discusses how we addressed such an issue in our vlog index page, specifically focusing on unresolved :app_name placeholders.
Unresolved placeholders are problematic because they present a poor user experience and can sometimes expose internal
We've all been there: a quick fix for an apparent issue, like an unresolved placeholder in a user-facing section. But what happens when the fix itself introduces more complexity than it resolves?
Recently, we addressed an issue where the :app_name placeholder wasn't being correctly rendered on the /earn hero section of our application.
Recent commits to our application focused on improving the reliability and efficiency of our caching mechanisms, as well as enhancing the overall robustness of the codebase. These changes aim to prevent race conditions and reduce the risk of errors during refactoring.
A key improvement involves replacing Cache::has and Cache::put with the atomic
In software development, repetitive tasks can consume valuable time and introduce inconsistencies. Automating these tasks not only boosts efficiency but also enhances code quality and maintainability. This post explores how custom skills can be leveraged to streamline project workflows, focusing on practical examples and benefits.
Custom skills are
When working with custom models that extend core framework functionalities, it's crucial to maintain type compatibility. A recent fix in our application addressed a TypeError that arose from an incorrect extension of the Subscription model.
The custom Subscription model was initially set up to extend Eloquent's Model directly.
Developers often strive for efficiency, but sometimes, optimizing too early can lead to more problems than solutions.
Optimizing code before understanding its performance bottlenecks can waste time and introduce unnecessary complexity. It's tempting to micro-optimize, but it's crucial to identify the actual performance-critical sections first.
Sometimes, the core functionality of a framework needs a little customization to perfectly fit the nuances of a specific application. Recently, we faced a situation where we needed to extend our Tenant model to directly handle subscription checks, which required overriding some core Cashier methods.
Our application uses a multi-tenant architecture. Each tenant needs to manage
