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by tored
477 days ago
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Laravel has become highly commercialized, having raised $57 million in VC funding last year. While it remains an open-source framework, it has evolved into a full-fledged ecosystem with official services like Forge, Vapor, and starter kits (Breeze, Jetstream) that streamline development and deployment. These tools are optional, but Laravel is making it harder to install a barebones version through Composer, subtly pushing developers toward its ecosystem. Laravel is no longer just a PHP framework; it now resembles Java Spring — an opinionated, enterprise-friendly ecosystem where everything can be connected through configuration. The focus has shifted towards businesses and teams rather than personal or hobbyist projects. For those who prefer a more traditional framework with long-term stability and fewer commercial dependencies, Symfony remains a solid alternative. Relevant threads: https://www.reddit.com/r/laravel/comments/1iyyxk4/laravel_is... https://www.reddit.com/r/PHP/comments/1j05wh1/laravel_is_goi... |
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