Matt Stauffer
@mattstauffer.com
🧳 CEO @tighten.com: Laravel and more w/some of the best devs alive.
🎙️ Host of the Laravel Podcast and Business of Laravel Podcast
🍑 "Worst twerker ever, best Dad ever" –My daughter
💍 @imanivaughnjones.bsky.social
🎙️ Host of the Laravel Podcast and Business of Laravel Podcast
🍑 "Worst twerker ever, best Dad ever" –My daughter
💍 @imanivaughnjones.bsky.social
Dang. Just got a notification from my tests on an old project that we won't be able to use /** @test */ on PHPUnit anymore?
It's a sad day.
(I know I can replace them with the #[Test] annotation, it's just.. these were such an integral part of my learning to test...)
It's a sad day.
(I know I can replace them with the #[Test] annotation, it's just.. these were such an integral part of my learning to test...)
November 11, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Dang. Just got a notification from my tests on an old project that we won't be able to use /** @test */ on PHPUnit anymore?
It's a sad day.
(I know I can replace them with the #[Test] annotation, it's just.. these were such an integral part of my learning to test...)
It's a sad day.
(I know I can replace them with the #[Test] annotation, it's just.. these were such an integral part of my learning to test...)
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Every year, JavaScript brings new features that save us from relying on heavy libraries. From formatting dates to cloning objects, discover some of these handy additions in today's article.👇
tighten.com/insights/new...
tighten.com/insights/new...
17 New(ish) Vanilla JavaScript Features You Might Have Missed
JavaScript: the language many love to hate. Yeah, we've all seen the memes about its quirks and limitations. Maybe that's why we slap a whole typing system on top of it. And add one, two, or... ten th...
tighten.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Every year, JavaScript brings new features that save us from relying on heavy libraries. From formatting dates to cloning objects, discover some of these handy additions in today's article.👇
tighten.com/insights/new...
tighten.com/insights/new...
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BREAKING: JUSTICE DEPARTMENT EATS A LOSS IN 'SANDWICH GUY' CASE AS JURORS FIND DEFENDANT NOT GUILTY www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
Jury acquits D.C. 'sandwich guy' charged with chucking a sub at a federal agent
Sean Dunn faced single misdemeanor offense after federal grand jurors refused to indict him on the felony charge sought by prosecutors.
www.nbcnews.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:27 PM
BREAKING: JUSTICE DEPARTMENT EATS A LOSS IN 'SANDWICH GUY' CASE AS JURORS FIND DEFENDANT NOT GUILTY www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
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We have a rare job opening at UserScape for a Support Engineer. Apply or tell a friend! jobs.userscape.com/support-engi...
Support Engineer
As a Support Engineer for HelpSpot, you’ll have the unique opportunity to directly impact our customers by providing world-class technical support.
jobs.userscape.com
November 6, 2025 at 6:03 PM
We have a rare job opening at UserScape for a Support Engineer. Apply or tell a friend! jobs.userscape.com/support-engi...
This was a *very* fun chat. One of my favorite chances to guest on a podcast-we’ve been friends for so long, the boys also run an agency, and Daniel used to work at Tighten, so there was so much depth to get into. Definitely recommend a listen!
Honored to have @mattstauffer.com on the podcast! @tighten.com has been a model for us in so many ways, so we grilled Matt with questions about how to build a great team, hiring senior devs, and strategy / differentiation. podcast.thunk.dev/episodes/78-...
Talking Businessly | 78: Empaneling Matt Stauffer
Matt runs Tighten, and is a kind of big brother to us. We ask him about running agencies, building teams, hiring senior developers, and a lot more. Watch his new Laracast series
podcast.thunk.dev
November 6, 2025 at 1:10 PM
This was a *very* fun chat. One of my favorite chances to guest on a podcast-we’ve been friends for so long, the boys also run an agency, and Daniel used to work at Tighten, so there was so much depth to get into. Definitely recommend a listen!
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One of my favourite videos of all time. Pure art. There was no need to go this hard, and yet he did.
youtu.be/IkssYHTSpH4?...
youtu.be/IkssYHTSpH4?...
What Does A Great Cup Of Coffee Taste Like?
YouTube video by James Hoffmann
youtu.be
November 1, 2025 at 10:55 PM
One of my favourite videos of all time. Pure art. There was no need to go this hard, and yet he did.
youtu.be/IkssYHTSpH4?...
youtu.be/IkssYHTSpH4?...
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Join us Tue Nov 4, 12PM EST for the Laravel Worldwide Meetup!
@mattstauffer.com (CEO, Tighten) shares How to Build a Productive Laravel Team - learn to create a healthy, effective dev team + process for Laravel apps.
meetup.laravel.com | @laravelwwmeetup.bsky.social
@mattstauffer.com (CEO, Tighten) shares How to Build a Productive Laravel Team - learn to create a healthy, effective dev team + process for Laravel apps.
meetup.laravel.com | @laravelwwmeetup.bsky.social
Laravel Worldwide Meetup
Join the official Laravel meetup in the cloud. Learn from familiar faces and new speakers while chatting with fellow Laravel devs.
meetup.laravel.com
October 30, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Join us Tue Nov 4, 12PM EST for the Laravel Worldwide Meetup!
@mattstauffer.com (CEO, Tighten) shares How to Build a Productive Laravel Team - learn to create a healthy, effective dev team + process for Laravel apps.
meetup.laravel.com | @laravelwwmeetup.bsky.social
@mattstauffer.com (CEO, Tighten) shares How to Build a Productive Laravel Team - learn to create a healthy, effective dev team + process for Laravel apps.
meetup.laravel.com | @laravelwwmeetup.bsky.social
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Had a blast attending Wire Live in Buffalo this week. Laravel forever no doubt, but more importantly #tightenforever
October 29, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Had a blast attending Wire Live in Buffalo this week. Laravel forever no doubt, but more importantly #tightenforever
I’m walking through the Buffalo Airport and literally getting random wafts of hot sauce, and approximately 40% of the people here are wearing Bill‘s gear. This place is such a vibe lol
October 27, 2025 at 7:44 PM
I’m walking through the Buffalo Airport and literally getting random wafts of hot sauce, and approximately 40% of the people here are wearing Bill‘s gear. This place is such a vibe lol
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I wrote up a few thoughts on HelpSpot turning 20 today ianlandsman.com/helpspot-tur...
HelpSpot Turns 20
ianlandsman.com
October 24, 2025 at 4:47 PM
I wrote up a few thoughts on HelpSpot turning 20 today ianlandsman.com/helpspot-tur...
My life is so good 😍 ( @imanivaughnjones.bsky.social )
October 25, 2025 at 2:20 PM
My life is so good 😍 ( @imanivaughnjones.bsky.social )
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This week Trump
–released vid of dropping feces on protesters
–swung a wrecking ball into the WH
–demanded $230M from the Treasury as an “apology”
–saw a pardoned J6 rioter arrested for trying to kill top Dem
–said he’s greater than Lincoln or Washington.
It’s only Wednesday.
–released vid of dropping feces on protesters
–swung a wrecking ball into the WH
–demanded $230M from the Treasury as an “apology”
–saw a pardoned J6 rioter arrested for trying to kill top Dem
–said he’s greater than Lincoln or Washington.
It’s only Wednesday.
October 22, 2025 at 5:08 PM
This week Trump
–released vid of dropping feces on protesters
–swung a wrecking ball into the WH
–demanded $230M from the Treasury as an “apology”
–saw a pardoned J6 rioter arrested for trying to kill top Dem
–said he’s greater than Lincoln or Washington.
It’s only Wednesday.
–released vid of dropping feces on protesters
–swung a wrecking ball into the WH
–demanded $230M from the Treasury as an “apology”
–saw a pardoned J6 rioter arrested for trying to kill top Dem
–said he’s greater than Lincoln or Washington.
It’s only Wednesday.
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[Fellow] Privacy dorks: Signal is hiring a product designer ($150-200k) and contract to perm technical support ($40-50/h) right now.
Remote, overlapping with US timezones
signal.org/workworkwork/
Remote, overlapping with US timezones
signal.org/workworkwork/
Careers
Join an organization that empowers users by making private communication simple.
signal.org
October 21, 2025 at 4:48 PM
[Fellow] Privacy dorks: Signal is hiring a product designer ($150-200k) and contract to perm technical support ($40-50/h) right now.
Remote, overlapping with US timezones
signal.org/workworkwork/
Remote, overlapping with US timezones
signal.org/workworkwork/
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🛠️ Ever wondered what hiring managers actually look for?
@tdesseyn.bsky.social hosts @mattstauffer.com — founder of Tighten, podcaster, author, and the guy who's hired more devs than most of us have had laptops.
📅 Oct 21 — 10:30 AM EST
RSVP → torc.dev/community
@tdesseyn.bsky.social hosts @mattstauffer.com — founder of Tighten, podcaster, author, and the guy who's hired more devs than most of us have had laptops.
📅 Oct 21 — 10:30 AM EST
RSVP → torc.dev/community
October 20, 2025 at 9:03 PM
🛠️ Ever wondered what hiring managers actually look for?
@tdesseyn.bsky.social hosts @mattstauffer.com — founder of Tighten, podcaster, author, and the guy who's hired more devs than most of us have had laptops.
📅 Oct 21 — 10:30 AM EST
RSVP → torc.dev/community
@tdesseyn.bsky.social hosts @mattstauffer.com — founder of Tighten, podcaster, author, and the guy who's hired more devs than most of us have had laptops.
📅 Oct 21 — 10:30 AM EST
RSVP → torc.dev/community
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Always a pleasure talking to @mattstauffer.com, thanks a lot for having me 🙏
Please checkout all the episodes 🙌
t.co/YX1mtKNn0E
Please checkout all the episodes 🙌
t.co/YX1mtKNn0E
https://share.transistor.fm/s/63c00759
t.co
October 20, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Always a pleasure talking to @mattstauffer.com, thanks a lot for having me 🙏
Please checkout all the episodes 🙌
t.co/YX1mtKNn0E
Please checkout all the episodes 🙌
t.co/YX1mtKNn0E
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More than *anything* the people who actually know how technology works, who actually build things, wish that people would treat LLMs like every other technology, and be normal about them. Don't build a religion about them, don't force them on people, don't ignore the problems. Just be normal.
October 17, 2025 at 4:34 AM
More than *anything* the people who actually know how technology works, who actually build things, wish that people would treat LLMs like every other technology, and be normal about them. Don't build a religion about them, don't force them on people, don't ignore the problems. Just be normal.
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Just updated my list of "top podcasts for bootstrappers, indie hackers, startup founders:"
transistor.fm/podcasts-for...
New additions:
- Cheeky Pint, @johncollison.bsky.social
- Offsite, @jordangal.bsky.social
- Startup to Last, @tylerking.app
- Business of Laravel, @mattstauffer.com
transistor.fm/podcasts-for...
New additions:
- Cheeky Pint, @johncollison.bsky.social
- Offsite, @jordangal.bsky.social
- Startup to Last, @tylerking.app
- Business of Laravel, @mattstauffer.com
Best podcasts for SaaS bootstrappers, indie hackers and solopreneurs
If you're bootstrapping, it's nice to hear from other folks who are also launching, building, and growing startups. Here's a list of bootstrapping podcasts.
transistor.fm
October 14, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Just updated my list of "top podcasts for bootstrappers, indie hackers, startup founders:"
transistor.fm/podcasts-for...
New additions:
- Cheeky Pint, @johncollison.bsky.social
- Offsite, @jordangal.bsky.social
- Startup to Last, @tylerking.app
- Business of Laravel, @mattstauffer.com
transistor.fm/podcasts-for...
New additions:
- Cheeky Pint, @johncollison.bsky.social
- Offsite, @jordangal.bsky.social
- Startup to Last, @tylerking.app
- Business of Laravel, @mattstauffer.com
The first three episodes of my "How to Build a Dev Team" course are live--and free--on Laracasts today!
laracasts.com/series/how-t...
laracasts.com/series/how-t...
October 13, 2025 at 3:43 PM
The first three episodes of my "How to Build a Dev Team" course are live--and free--on Laracasts today!
laracasts.com/series/how-t...
laracasts.com/series/how-t...
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@mattstauffer.com hires devs for a living.
Now he’s telling @tdesseyn.bsky.social & @jasontorres.bsky.social exactly what he looks for 👀
Join the chat inside our Discord → torc.dev/community
Now he’s telling @tdesseyn.bsky.social & @jasontorres.bsky.social exactly what he looks for 👀
Join the chat inside our Discord → torc.dev/community
Torc - Developers
Unlock your career potential for the next role and beyond
www.torc.dev
October 8, 2025 at 11:37 AM
@mattstauffer.com hires devs for a living.
Now he’s telling @tdesseyn.bsky.social & @jasontorres.bsky.social exactly what he looks for 👀
Join the chat inside our Discord → torc.dev/community
Now he’s telling @tdesseyn.bsky.social & @jasontorres.bsky.social exactly what he looks for 👀
Join the chat inside our Discord → torc.dev/community
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There's a lot going on this week but I am def excited about this one!!
@torc.dev @mattstauffer.com
@tdesseyn.bsky.social @jasontorres.bsky.social
@torc.dev @mattstauffer.com
@tdesseyn.bsky.social @jasontorres.bsky.social
October 6, 2025 at 2:15 PM
There's a lot going on this week but I am def excited about this one!!
@torc.dev @mattstauffer.com
@tdesseyn.bsky.social @jasontorres.bsky.social
@torc.dev @mattstauffer.com
@tdesseyn.bsky.social @jasontorres.bsky.social
Current status: trying to learn how to replace watch batteries because $30/watch just ain’t worth it.
Man this is more complex than I feared.
Man this is more complex than I feared.
October 5, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Current status: trying to learn how to replace watch batteries because $30/watch just ain’t worth it.
Man this is more complex than I feared.
Man this is more complex than I feared.
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I actually owe a lot of my career to RuneScape 🙃 laravel.com/blog/evolvin...
Evolving Legacy at Scale. The Artisan of the Day Is Sara Bine. - Laravel - The PHP Framework For Web Artisans
Sara Bine shares her journey from RuneScape IRC bots to leading BetterHelp’s Laravel migration, blending legacy expertise, mentorship, and smart architecture.
laravel.com
October 1, 2025 at 7:52 PM
I actually owe a lot of my career to RuneScape 🙃 laravel.com/blog/evolvin...
i freaking love october
October 1, 2025 at 4:31 AM
i freaking love october
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Hey remember when the CDC dropped 6 of the 8 foodborne illnesses from the nationwide monitoring system in July and one of them was listeria? Mentioning for no particular reason www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
September 30, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Hey remember when the CDC dropped 6 of the 8 foodborne illnesses from the nationwide monitoring system in July and one of them was listeria? Mentioning for no particular reason www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...