Getting Started

This is a journey intended for Web Developers joining Code413 so that the team shares a common knowledge foundation and has a synchronized workflow.

Master the Fundamentals

• Laravel is the core of our tech stack. Master Laravel Docs.
• Go through the Object-Oriented Bootcamp.
• Learn SOLID Principles in PHP.

Get Comfortable with Our Tools

• Watch Git Me Some Version Control.
• Learn Laravel Mix.
• Learn Laravel Forge.

Match Our Style

• We use the laravel preset from StyleCI to format our code. This continuously fixes the styling issues of our repositories after each commit. If you use PHPStorm as your IDE, you can choose the laravel preset under Settings > Editor > Code Style > PHP to minimize the differences of styling between your local code and the remote repository.
• Similarly, we use the default presets of StyleCI for formatting our JavaScript and CSS code.

Level Up

• Learn to Whip Monstrous Code Into Shape and explore other Clean Code series from Laracasts.
• Get familiar with the Testing Jargon.
• Learn Testing Laravel.
• Watch Build A Laravel App With TDD.
• Watch Cruddy by Design by Adam Wathan. We often loosely use this approach in structuring our controllers, routes, and views.