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We're happy to tell you what we've been cooking for the past 8+ months... is finally getting out of the oven. Our next version has gone from alpha to private beta - and you can join our beta testing program RIGHT NOW. Backpack v7...
3 days ago
I'm eager to announce that we've finished most breaking changes that are coming in Backpack v7... which means we will finally be able to give you access to it, too! We're working day and night to finish all breaking changes (and s...
2 weeks ago
Laravel simplifies creating CRUD operations. However, without the right optimization, performance issues may occur, slowing the app dow...
As your Laravel app grows, repetitive tasks can clutter your controllers and models. Now imagine this: when a customer places an order—...
1 month ago
Hey there, We've been cooking hard this month, but it's all behind closed doors 😔 I'll let you have one peek though. Let's get into it...
AI, AI, AI — everyone is talking about it these days! And even though it may be overhyped, there are some excellent ways that you, as a...
What is a custom package? A custom package is a reusable piece of code that can be used across different projects to avoid code duplica...
Hey there, April has gone by - wow, that was fast. This month, a lot of our energy went into preparing the Backpack v7 release, includi...
2 months ago
Form — a small word, but very useful. Whether you’re collecting feedback, taking orders on an e-commerce site, editing blog posts, or a...
In every admin panel, you’re usually dealing with a bunch of CRUDs — customers, orders, invoices, etc. But when these CRUDs are disconn...
In the previous article, I showed you how to build a CRM using Backpack for Laravel. Now, let’s take it a step further and turn it into...
If you’ve been working with Laravel, you’ve probably used env() to pull values from your .env file. You’ve also seen config() being use...
3 months ago
Hey there, March has been a focused month for us. Most of our energy went into preparing Backpack v7 for release, and we’re nearly ther...
Introduction to Laravel admin panels and Backpack As a developer, you're likely familiar with the challenge of building admin interface...
Lottie animations have become a popular choice for adding rich, engaging animations to websites and apps. They’re lightweight, scalable...
So, you want to build a CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system? But the idea of manually setting up CRUDs, operations, and all...
Ever noticed a little icon or popup on your browser asking you to install the web app you're currently browsing? It’s a cool feature th...
Did you ever find yourself writing the same checks in multiple controllers? Like formatting inputs, blocking access, or tracking user a...
Wow, another month - February truly is a short one, isn't it?! This month we've still focused on the next version of Backpack... but we...
4 months ago
Every successful app needs a dashboard. It’s where you keep an eye on the important stuff. However, building one from scratch is time-c...
Laravel has plenty of built-in features and conventions to keep your code clean. But let’s be real: sooner or later, you’ll need to wri...
In a previous tutorial, I talked about the CrudField JavaScript Library. I presented an example on how to change one field as the user...
First month of 2025 has already come and gone - wow! We're working on a few big things, that haven't seen the light of day yet, so... w...
5 months ago
So you have a staging environment set up, and want to catch all emails that go out? You might use MailTrap for that. It's a great hoste...
Using Backpack admin panel is always fun with its add-ons and features like Backpack Fields and various Operations, saving a lot of tim...
Blade Directives in Laravel offer a clean way to include content dynamically within your views, which also improves the readability an...
Imagine a blog's admin who could list all posts in the admin panel. What if the admin wants to see a list of articles posted by a user...
6 months ago
This was a slower month at Backpack HQ. We had burned out our tires last month with the Black Friday rush and security fixes, so it was...
If you're developing a Laravel application locally using Laravel Sail (Laravel's Docker-based development environment), you might notic...
So... you need to build an admin panel for your Laravel app, and you're looking for the best tool to build it. You're on the right trac...
Let's say I have a lengthy online form related to hiring for a particular position, and I received a good number of applicants. Now, lo...
In a recent article, I showed how to set up an Eloquent model for data sources other than DB. In this article, I'll show how you can li...
Another busy month at Backpack HQ. This month was dominated by a security issue, our Black Friday promo and our work on Backpack v7. Le...
7 months ago
Are you on the fence on buying Backpack? Have you wanted to upgrade to a bigger plan... but it was too expensive for you? We've got GRE...
Want to make your Laravel Backpack admin panel more secure with a unique login experience for your admins? I'll show you how to add Pas...
Laravel Backpack is one of the most powerful admin panels for building your custom project. Laravel 11, combined with Laravel Backpack...
New month, new things to share! Hold onto your seats... this one has some very juicy announcements - new features, new add-ons, new bug...
8 months ago
We have great news! But first, context: last month we launched our experimental AI in our docs. If you have purchased any premium Backp...
In Laravel projects, we usually store data in databases, create tables, and run migrations. But not every bit of data needs that level...
One of the biggest headaches in web development is managing frontend and backend interactions. I’m talking about smooth validation resp...
Setting up a local development environment can be a time taking hassle—whether it's using Docker or manual installations. Laravel Herd...
Another month of progress here, at Backpack HQ. Most of the things we've been working on are under-the-hood, since our current goal is...
9 months ago
Trying to decide between Backpack for Laravel and Laravel Nova? Well, grab a cup of coffee (or whatever keeps you going), and let’s di...
Do you find yourself drowning in a sea of action buttons in your CRUD table? You're not alone! Too many buttons can create a cluttered...
If you're looking for a free HTML template to build an admin panel, there are several popular options available. In this article, I'll...
Hey folks! So, picture this: you're crafting your admin panel and the need for proper access control hits you. Admin panels without rol...
Another good month of progress here at Backpack HQ, despite the summer holidays and all. Again, our current goal is to solidify the cur...
10 months ago
Another good month of progress here at Backpack HQ. Our current goal is to solidify the current version. We're doing that by improving...
11 months ago
Hey PHP fans! This article highlights some excellent new features of our favorite scripting language. Whether you're a seasoned pro or...
Today, let's talk about the Quick Button. It's been around for a while, helping us easily create action buttons. But what if you need a...
Do you know all the validation rules available in Laravel? Think again! Laravel has many ready-to-use validation rules that can make yo...
You've probably used hasOne, hasMany, belongsTo, and belongsToMany relationships in your projects. But did you know Laravel also offers...
1 year ago
Another full month here at Backpack. Let's dig into it: Maintenance This month, Pedro has been working hard on Uploaders, which has an...
Caching is like keeping your favorite toy right on top of your toy box, so you can grab it quickly whenever you want to play. Similarly...
As I mentioned in my previous article, we're celebrating Backpack turning 8 years old... with a BANG! If you've been with us for a whil...
Another full month here at Backpack. Both Jorge and Antonio have been missing this month, but that doesn't mean we don't have anything...
I had this realization the other day - and it blew my mind. Eight years is a lot of time! To put that into perspective: 20% of new bus...
Composer is the go-to dependency manager for PHP, and if you're working with Laravel, you're already familiar with frequently used comm...
Blade provides directives like @foreach, @while, @for, and @forelse for working with PHP's loop. Did you know... A handy $loop variable...
Ever chased a tech trend, only to regret it a couple of years down the line? You're not alone. I've been building stuff on the web for...
Another full month here at Backpack. Let's dig into it: Support It's been a busy month for Jorge and Karan, but they've handled it like...
In this article series, we go a little deeper into parts of Laravel we all use, to uncover functions and features that we can use in ou...
Are you building your App on Laravel? That's a great choice🎉. You must be planning an Admin panel for it. Well, if you're building one...
Are you working on a multilingual app? If so, you must be tired of translating your Laravel application. Going through language files i...
Are your admins asking for multi-language support? Do they want a language switcher, to enjoy using their dashboard in their preferred...
Another good month here at Backpack. Let's dig into it: Maintenance Pedro has been on 🔥 yet another month: All our packages now suppo...
In the previous article, I introduced a Backpack's new Menu Dropdown Column component which I use for my e-commerce admin panel. Today,...
I'm running an e-commerce website and its admin panel is built on the Backpack. It keeps growing with many CRUDs and features. This als...
Last month, we introduced a new feature in Backpack. It is CalendarOperation, a simple way for your admins to see their database entrie...
2024 has started strong, and February proves it. Many new users this month, so a lot more issues came in, but Jorge and Karan have done...
Last month, we launched an operation called CustomViewOperation. This helps to set up multiple custom views for ListOperation, where ea...
I've been building a small app on the side. It's not for Laravel developers specifically, but if you're curious... it does one thing -...
Hey there! This is a quick tutorial on the CrudField JavaScript Library. I'm trying it for the first time while writing this article. I...
Happy new year, everyone! This is our first report of 2024, and we can clearly say... this year has started at full speed. A lot more i...
So, you're eager to level up your API game with GraphQL for Laravel? Awesome! In this article, i'm going to help you set up a GraphQL...
Hey there!👋 Today, we're are not just diving into the code tutorial but taking a moment to appreciate @redsquirrelstudio (aka Lewis)....
I was working on a website and I had to allow the admin to create image sliders to place on website pages. Sliders are common and admin...
I have a project which is being used in exhibitions to print ID cards. People come for spot registrations and collect a physical ID bad...
Ho ho ho! 🎅 Hope you enjoyed your holidays, if you celebrate them! Most of us here do, so it's been an "light" month for tea...
I’ve seen this happen so many times, especially with devs who are newer to PHP, or come from JS. Their composer.json looks is an endles...
Are you using SoftDeletes on any of your Eloquent models? Do you want the admin to be able to soft delete, hard delete or recover items...
Someone just asked me why "it is not possible in Backpack to add a question icon next to each field, with a tooltip for more info...
As a developer who uses Backpack, choosing a different theme is easy. But you can also... let your users change the theme! In fact, we...
We've been hard at work this month, fixing and polishing - our software, our processes and our services offering. Here's what's new, fr...
Last month, we received a query on our backpack community forum. A user wanted to add custom JS, to show the tooltips for table section...
'Tis the season to be jolly! Wait, it's not Christmas yet. 👀 'Tis the season to be buying! That's more like it. If you've been with us...
Web development is changing. Again! Here's how: The Modern Web What people call "the modern web" began to take shape in the e...
Hey there! 👋 Do you want an easy way to deep link your Backpack columns? Well, you're in luck! Backpack has introduced a new column at...
When it comes to building complex applications, controlling access to certain features or actions is paramount. Starting with Backpack...
Happy to report that we've launched two new features this month. Both features make it dead-simple to do stuff that is more complex, bu...
Hey there! 👋 We've got just the trick for you! Let's talk about how you can sprinkle a little bit of your own magic on your CRUD Panel...
Hey there, fellow Laravel developers! If you've been hearing about GraphQL and wondering what the buzz is all about, or if you're just...
Hey there, awesome developers! We've got some super exciting news for you! Backpack v6 now comes with super cool, first-party support...
This will be a short one. Not because we haven't done much - we have, but because we've been more focused on actually finishing things....
Hey there! Context for those who don't know... we also offer web development and UX/UI services. Most of our clients are CTOs and found...
Welcome to the world of custom themes for your Backpack v6 project! With the Tabler theme, you can easily change the layout for panel a...
Hello fellow developers! Are you ready to embrace the dark side? Starting from Backpack v6, we've got you covered with a sleek dark mod...
Hey devs, are you ready to create your own custom theme to Backpack v6? It's easier than you might think! Let's walk through the steps...
We have great news if you have friends... who are still not using Backpack. You can now refer people to Backpack and get rewarded for i...
