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PHP October 03, 2025

Using Direnv to set Herd PHP versions

I love the simplicity of Herd for using PHP on my Macs. One thing that is slightly annoying is that you have to use Herd specific commands to make sure you get the right PHP version for each project. Here’s a way you can use Direnv to set the version automatically when you cd into a project.

PHP Sep 26, 2025

How we test and maintain our apps with GitHub Actions

Setting up a comprehensive CI/CD pipeline for Laravel applications can be complex, but GitHub Actions provides the flexibility to create efficient, maintainable workflows. Here’s how we built a production-ready CI pipeline for a majestic monolith that balances speed, quality, and maintainability.

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MACOS Sep 20, 2025

Automating Homebrew Tap Updates with GitHub Actions

Maintaining a Homebrew tap manually is tedious and error-prone. Every time you release a new version of your CLI tool, you need to update the formula with the new version number and SHA256 hash. Here’s how we automated this entire process using GitHub Actions to create a seamless release workflow.

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ENGINEERING Jul 11, 2025

Building Better Tools Together: Our Open Source Commitment

At BuiltFast, we believe the best solutions come from developers who understand real-world problems. That's why we're committed to giving back to the community that shaped our careers—sharing the utilities, scripts, and solutions we've built along the way.

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