I learned this firsthand last weekend when I participated in a 71 km mountain ultra marathon. I won't go into all the details of the race because that’s not the point. What matters is that after 52 km, I decided to quit, leave the course, and head home. I could have finished, and likely in … Continue reading Everyone Needs a Break – and It’s Not Just About Work
Read in Q2 2024
I decided to share some info about books I read – I will publish such a post every quarter and list all books with some summary info. It will include not only books, but also audiobooks, but always with clear info, what medium I used. Foundation Isaac Asimov I must admit that although I am … Continue reading Read in Q2 2024
Optimizing Laravel Tests: Cutting Test Time by 87% in a Multi-Database Scenario
Testing is the foundation of high-quality development, regardless of the type of test, as different scenarios call for different testing solutions. Laravel offers a robust set of testing features, which we have leveraged extensively. However, a common issue that arises sooner or later is the growing number of tests, leading to increased test duration. Even … Continue reading Optimizing Laravel Tests: Cutting Test Time by 87% in a Multi-Database Scenario
Laravel & Unconventional Database – Why You Should Avoid That
Choosing the right database for IT projects is no easy task — it depends on business requirements, but also on limitations introduced by costs, legal issues, and even the ability to find the right technical support. In this blog post, based on our experiences at Ingenious.BUILD, I'd like to discuss the challenges of using an … Continue reading Laravel & Unconventional Database – Why You Should Avoid That
Read in Q1 2024
I decided to share some info about books I read - I will publish such a post every quarter and list all books with some summary info. It will include not only books, but also audiobooks, but always with clear info, what medium I used. Four Thousand Weeks Dr. Oliver Burkeman I'm placing this book … Continue reading Read in Q1 2024