This article describes a lightweight way to obfuscate integer IDs in a Laravel application. Instead of UUIDs or complex cryptographic methods, it uses XOR and base_convert — a fast, native PHP method that improves security and URL appearance without affecting database performance.
PhpFluentConsole is a command line library for working with a fluent interface. It provides flexible capabilities for creating and executing command processes, as well as support for various encodings, such as CP866, CP1251, UTF-8 and others, which is especially useful when working with Cyrillic in Windows. The library also includes a system for filtering arguments, as well as capabilities for flexible output parsing using regular expressions.
When it comes to building a website, there are two main options: WordPress and a custom website. Both have their own advantages and disadvantages, so it’s important to understand the key differences before making a decision.
