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<h2>Must know</h2>
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<li><strong>Laravel 12.52.0 brings new factory methods and Blade improvements</strong>: Laravel v12.52.0 introduces a handy <code>makeMany()</code> factory method for creating multiple unsaved model instances, alongside <code>withoutAfterMaking()</code> and <code>withoutAfterCreating()</code> helpers for skipping lifecycle callbacks during testing. The Blade compiler also gets atomic writes to prevent race conditions, ensuring more robust view compilation, as reported by Laravel News. These updates streamline testing workflows and enhance application stability. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/posts/roJmm4d5R" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
<li><strong>Critical VS Code extension vulnerabilities disclosed</strong>: OX Security has revealed critical vulnerabilities in popular VS Code extensions like Live Server, Code Runner, and Microsoft’s Live Preview, affecting over 128 million installs. These flaws could lead to file theft, remote code execution, and local network reconnaissance. While Microsoft silently patched Live Preview, many maintainers haven’t responded, leaving millions of developers exposed. Update your extensions and be wary of untrusted sites, as detailed in reports. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/posts/IuDICegHN" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
<li><strong>PHP 8.5 integrates object design principles</strong>: PHP 8.5 is set to dramatically reduce boilerplate by integrating object design principles directly into its syntax, making good object design the path of least resistance. Features like asymmetric visibility, property hooks, readonly classes, and a new pipe operator aim to simplify encapsulation, validation, immutability, and service orchestration, according to articles on the upcoming release. This is a significant step towards more modern and maintainable PHP code. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/posts/xPsuGXJmG" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
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<h2>Good to know</h2>
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<li><strong>Laravel Svelte starter kit released</strong>: Laravel officially added a Svelte + Inertia Starter Kit, combining Svelte 5 with TypeScript, Inertia 2, Tailwind CSS, shadcn-svelte, bits-ui, and Vite, complete with authentication via Laravel Fortify and SSR support. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/feed-by-ids?id=runkXqODs&amp;id=J0baIl5WX" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
<li><strong>Interop 2026 focuses on web platform improvements</strong>: Interop 2026, a cross-browser initiative, is targeting 15 new web platform topics including CSS <code>attr()</code>, container style queries, and <code>contrast-color()</code>, with a focus on improving cross-browser compatibility for web developers. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/feed-by-ids?id=RoxLCkIyX&amp;id=wpmh0wCvn" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
<li><strong>Tailwind CSS component vs utility distinction</strong>: The distinction between ‘components’ and ‘utilities’ in Tailwind CSS is largely semantic; defining component-like styles with <code>@utility</code> and overriding with <code>!important</code> in HTML can be a cleaner approach than using <code>@layer components</code>. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/posts/KjiWOFqgs" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
<li><strong>Databricks launches custom agents for AI workflows</strong>: Databricks launched Custom Agents (formerly Agent Framework) to enable developers to build, test, and deploy production-quality AI agents as fully managed Databricks Apps on serverless compute, with built-in memory and enterprise data access. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/posts/QJn2roYcs" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
<li><strong>GitHub offers API for billing usage reports</strong>: GitHub now provides a REST API for enterprise administrators to programmatically request and download billing usage reports in CSV format, enabling automated access to usage data previously only available via the UI. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/posts/kHtdtQBlk" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
<li><strong>Datadog launches sheets for security reporting</strong>: Datadog launched ‘Datadog Sheets,’ a spreadsheet-style interface for security teams to centralize, filter, and export vulnerability and compliance data, integrating with Code Security and Cloud Security to generate audit-ready reports. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/posts/zptmCv07k" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
<li><strong>Datadog APM recommendations identify performance issues</strong>: Datadog launched APM Recommendations, a feature that analyzes telemetry to identify performance and reliability issues like N+1 queries and aggressive retries, providing priority scores and integration with case management tools. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/posts/0FmYqKdzI" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
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<h2>Bullshit police</h2>
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<li><strong>Anthropic’s token muncher Claude Sonnet 4.6</strong>: Anthropic is touting Claude Sonnet 4.6 as 40% cheaper with improved benchmarks and a 1M token context. However, independent analysis by Artificial Analysis reveals it’s a ‘token muncher,’ using over 4x more tokens than its predecessor for the same tasks. So, that ‘cheaper’ price per token might just mean you’re paying for a lot more tokens to get the job done. Classic AI marketing: give with one hand, take with three others. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/feed-by-ids?id=i4O6sQBIw&amp;id=jj2Kauaop" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
<li><strong>AI-generated code is ‘effectively unexploitable’</strong>: Notepad++ version 8.9.2 introduced a ‘Double-Lock’ update verification system, which the project author boldly claims is ‘effectively unexploitable’ against state-sponsored attacks. Because, you know, nothing says ‘secure’ like a developer declaring their own code impenetrable. It’s almost as if every time someone says something is ‘unexploitable,’ a new zero-day is born. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/posts/1tmFdDHBe" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
<li><strong>The Pentagon’s AI drama with Anthropic</strong>: The Pentagon is reportedly threatening to label Anthropic a national security risk because Claude AI was allegedly used in a military operation in Venezuela, and Anthropic had the audacity to ask about it. The DoD apparently interpreted this inquiry as a ‘condemnation’ of the mission. So, asking questions about your AI being used in a military conflict is now a national security threat? Sounds like someone needs a lesson in transparency, or perhaps just a better PR strategy. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/feed-by-ids?id=9eGp6hlhZ&amp;id=3Lrs6Yolt" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
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