How to Log Outgoing Emails in Laravel (Full Guide + Open Source Package)

Sooner or later once your Laravel app gets serious and starts having real customers, you’ll probably want to log outgoing emails in Laravel. Whether it’s for quality checks, debugging, or compliance, having a proper Laravel email logging setup becomes important. I’ve run into this multiple times myself, and I’ve also seen clients trying different workarounds… Continue reading How to Log Outgoing Emails in Laravel (Full Guide + Open Source Package)

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Laravel Email Validation: Stop Spam, Disposable Emails, and Bot Signups

Most Laravel applications treat email validation as a solved problem. You add the built-in email rule, maybe require confirmation, and move on. On paper that looks reasonable, but in real applications it breaks down faster than most people expect. If your app has a public signup form, you will eventually deal with fake registrations, disposable… Continue reading Laravel Email Validation: Stop Spam, Disposable Emails, and Bot Signups

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Problem with LinkedIn

TLDR; LinkedIn has an authenticity problem, and with AI today, I think it has become much worse and cringey! LinkedIn is just another social media platform, designed to drive engagement and profit, while trying hard to present itself as a place for professional careers and networking. But the difference between LinkedIn and other social media,… Continue reading Problem with LinkedIn

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