In Depth
In Depth: Common Authorisation Failures!
[In Depth #33] Let's explore a number of common ways developers fail authorisation in Laravel apps, and what you need to watch out for so you don't make the same mistakes!
Security Tips
Security Tip: Validating (Secure) URLs!
[Tip #90] Did you know Laravel's URL validator lets you control which protocols you accept? Here's my recommendation...
Security Tips
Security Tip: Laravel 11's Prompt Validation Rules
[Tip #77] We often talk about validating user input from the browser, but what about user input on the command line? Validation is just as useful there too!
Security Tips
Security Tip: Laravel 11's Controller Authorisation & Validation Methods
[Tip#75] As part of the simplification of the app structure in Laravel 11, the Request Authorisation and Validation methods are no longer available on the controller - here's how you get it back.
Security Tips
Security Tip: Default Password Rules
[Tip #11] Why duplicate password validation rules across your app when you can define defaults once?
Security Tips
Security Tip: Don’t Trust User Input!
[Tip #7] Always pass user input through a validator to ensure you only get the data you're expecting.