2025 · intermediate
Turning Over a New Leaf in PHP
In the ever-growing forest of frameworks that shape modern web development, Laravel stands tall—a towering redwood that reflects the strength of the PHP ecosystem. But just as forests depend on giant trees for structure, it’s the small, nimble leaves that capture sunlight, fuel growth, and keep the system thriving.
Enter Leaf: an elegant PHP framework built for speed, simplicity, and flexibility. In this talk, we’ll explore how Leaf empowers developers to build modern applications with less overhead and more control. Whether you're a Laravel loyalist or simply searching for a fresh perspective, it might be time to turn over a new Leaf.