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Fixing Alpine.js x-for Errors in SVG on Laravel Landing Pages

When building interactive landing pages with Laravel and Alpine.js, you might encounter unexpected issues when using Alpine.js directives inside SVG elements. Specifically, the <template x-for> loop can cause errors due to how browsers handle foreign objects within SVG. This post details a solution to this problem.

The Problem: <template x-for> Inside SVG

SVG elements have their own

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Streamlining GitHub Activity Syncing with Date Range Selection

Efficiently managing and synchronizing data is crucial for application performance. Recently, we enhanced the GitHub activity syncing process in our application by replacing a single-date picker with a more flexible date range calendar. This improvement, combined with a significant refactor, streamlines the synchronization logic and enhances user experience.

Enhanced Date Range Selection

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Extending Models with Method Overrides: A Case Study

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.

The Challenge

Our application uses a multi-tenant architecture. Each tenant needs to manage

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