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Laravel Lockout v6.0.0

Laravel Lockout v6.0 is a major upgrade that expands the package from basic read-only mode to a full maintenance and access-control system. It now supports Laravel 11 and 12 and introduces 10 new features, including IP allow/deny lists with CIDR, role-based bypass rules, customizable responses, route and pattern whitelisting, automatic API handling, a health-check endpoint, configurable caching, a full event system, Artisan management commands, and a new maintenance view. With 77 tests, refined middleware, and improved code quality, v6.0 is production-ready and built for precise control during maintenance or emergencies.

Laravel Patches v4.0.0

We are excited to announce the release of Laravel Patches v4.0, featuring a completely rewritten test suite using Pest, enhanced CLI tools for better visibility, and robust safeguards for your patch workflow. This release focuses on developer experience and reliability, ensuring you can manage your database patches with the same confidence as your migrations.

Uncommon HTML Elements You’ll Actually Use: A Practical Guide

Modern HTML includes a bunch of small but powerful elements that improve semantics, accessibility, and UX without heavy JavaScript. In this guide, we’ll explore lesser‑used tags you can add to your toolkit today. We’ll focus on what they’re for, how to use them accessibly, and common pitfalls. Examples are intentionally minimal so you can copy-paste and adapt.