In a world obsessed with jumping to the next shiny framework, I’m here to say something unpopular: I still love Laravel. And honestly? I’m not in a rush to move on.
🏡 Why Laravel Feels Like Home
Laravel was the first framework that made backend development feel… well, enjoyable. The syntax is readable, the structure makes sense, and the ecosystem is full of tools that just work.
I know where everything lives. I know how to scaffold features without googling every third line. That kind of comfort means I can spend more time actually solving problems, not fighting with the framework.
And yeah — it’s kind of like my dev “home base.”
💬 “But You’re Limiting Yourself”
I’ve heard this a few times. And I get it — there’s value in exploring other tools. (I’m learning Python too.) But sticking with Laravel for most projects hasn’t held me back. In fact, it’s done the opposite:
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I’ve built real-world apps fast (like booking systems and admin panels)
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I understand how to structure full-stack projects properly
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I’ve focused on depth over novelty, which helps me grow faster in the long run
⚙️ What Laravel Helps Me Do
Here’s what keeps me coming back to it:
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Built-in auth and routing = less boilerplate
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Eloquent ORM is clean and intuitive
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Blade makes templating feel simple, not tedious
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The docs? Chef’s kiss — always clear
And let’s not forget the community. If you hit a wall, someone’s probably already smashed through it on Stack Overflow or GitHub.
🚪 Comfort ≠ Complacency
Just because Laravel’s comfortable doesn’t mean I’m standing still. I’m always looking for ways to level up — like building with APIs, testing, or adding layers of complexity like real-time data.
I just think it’s okay to grow inside something familiar.
🎯 The Takeaway
Laravel might not be the newest trend, but it’s still powerful. And more importantly, it gives me the foundation to create, not just code.
So yeah, Laravel is my comfort zone. But it’s also where I’ve done my best work so far.