Laravel never sleeps — and this week was no exception. From fresh framework updates to community debates and even a new book launch, the ecosystem continues to evolve at a pace that keeps developers on their toes. Here’s a detailed look at what went down in the Laravel world this week.

🚀 Laravel 12.38.0 Released

The highlight of the week was the release of Laravel 12.38.0, which introduced several developer-friendly improvements:

WithCachedRoutes & WithCachedConfig Test Traits
These new traits simplify testing by allowing developers to simulate cached routes and configurations.
Model Prompt for the mode Command
A subtle but impactful enhancement that improves developer experience when interacting with models via the CLI.

👉 Read the full release notes on Laravel News¹ and check version history on Laravel Versions².

📚 A New Book for Non-Developers: Laravel for the Rest of Us

On November 18, 2025, Pete Heslop released Laravel for the Rest of Us, a book designed to help non-developers understand Laravel. With a foreword by Taylor Otwell, the book bridges the gap between technical teams and stakeholders.

👉 Explore the book at Laravel for the Rest of Us official site³ or read the launch announcement on Laravel News⁴.

🎥 Wire:Live 2025 Talks Now on YouTube

Missed the conference? No problem. The Wire:Live 2025 sessions are now available online, covering topics like Livewire, Alpine.js, and Laravel ecosystem best practices.

👉 Watch the talks via the Laravel News announcement⁵ or directly on the YouTube playlist⁶.

💡 Free AI Course for Laravel Developers

AI continues to weave itself into the developer workflow. This week, a free 1-hour course dropped on YouTube, teaching Laravel developers how to integrate AI tools like Cursor, Claude Code, and Codex.

👉 Details are available on Laravel Daily’s roundup⁷.

💬 Community Buzz: Jobs, Deals, and Debates

PHP Job Market Concerns
A Reddit thread questioning the health of the PHP/Laravel job market sparked lively debate. Laravel Daily weighed in.
👉 Read the discussion on Laravel Daily⁷.
Black Friday Discounts
Laravel Daily announced 40–50% discounts on memberships and premium features.
👉 See the offer on Laravel Daily⁸.
Laracon EU Early Bird Tickets
Early bird pricing for Laracon EU 2025 closes on November 22.
👉 Secure your ticket via Laravel News⁹.

🎯 Final Thoughts

This week’s Laravel news paints a clear picture: the framework is evolving not just technically, but culturally. From new testing traits that streamline developer workflows to resources that expand Laravel’s reach beyond coders, the ecosystem is broadening its impact.

For developers like you, Sadique, who are focused on workflow optimization, AI integration, and monetization, this week’s updates offer fertile ground for content creation:

Highlight the new testing traits in a carousel or blog post as a productivity hack.
Use the AI course as a springboard for thought leadership on AI + Laravel workflows.
Tap into the job market debate to spark engagement on LinkedIn, tying it back to your SaaS or developer tools.

✅ In short: Laravel 12.38.0 sharpened the developer experience, the community launched new learning resources, and conversations around jobs and conferences kept the ecosystem buzzing.

References (9)

Cache Routes and Config During Testing in Laravel 12.38. https://laravel-news.com/laravel-12-38-0
12.0.0 – Laravel Versions. https://laravelversions.com/en/12
Laravel for the rest of us – Laravel. https://laravelfortherestofus.com/
New Book: Laravel for the Rest of Us launches November 18, 2025. https://laravel-news.com/laravel-for-the-rest-of-us
All Talks for Wire:Live are Available on YouTube – Laravel News. https://laravel-news.com/wirelive-videos-2025
Wire:Live 2025 – YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLH3DZfpF7H73EXPI_AhwUBud22VufndZV
This Week in Laravel: Free Course on AI, PHP Job Market, and 30+ Links. https://laraveldaily.com/post/this-week-in-laravel-free-course-ai-php-job-market
Black Friday 2025: 40% off Premium Membership!. https://laraveldaily.com/post/black-friday-2025-40-off-premium-membership
Early Bird Tickets are out for Laracon EU – Secure Your Spot by Nov 22!. https://laravel-news.com/laracon-eu-early-bird-tickets

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