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ID Obfuscation in Laravel: A Simple and Effective Solution
Code Php

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.

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Dmitry Mikhailov
Aug 19, 2025
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Fluent CLI in PHP: Creating Console Commands with __call and No Boilerplate
Code Php

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.

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Dmitry Mikhailov
Jul 10, 2025
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WordPress vs Custom Websites?
Technologies Php

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.

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Dmitry Mikhailov
Feb 13, 2025
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Why are Businesses Moving to Texas?
Business Education

Small businesses in Texas regularly see significant growth year-over-year. Entrepreneurs who have moved here frequently comment on the positive differences they see, not only with their bottom line, but also in their quality of life. In Texas, they enjoy

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Dmitry Mikhailov
Feb 13, 2025
138 Reading time ~6 min Сontinue reading