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PHP 8.5 benchmarks: The state of PHP performance across major CMSs and frameworks

An in-depth look at performance benchmarks for various PHP CMS & frameworks to see how different PHP 8.5 stacks up against 8.4, 8.3 and 8.2.
Reading time
17 min read
Updated date
December 13, 2025
Post type
Blog
Topic
PHP Updates

Laravel Logging: Everything You Need To Know

Logging is vital to monitoring the health and efficacy of your development projects. Learn how to apply structured logging in Laravel.
Reading time
13 min read
Updated date
August 14, 2023
Post type
Blog
Topic
Laravel
Topic
PHP Frameworks

10 PHP Testing Tools for WordPress Plugins

We've rounded up 10 of the most popular open-source PHP testing tools that can help make up your testing stack for WordPress plugins.
Reading time
11 min read
Updated date
September 18, 2023
Post type
Blog
Topic
DevKinsta
Topic
PHP Frameworks
Topic
Web Development Tools

Laravel Database Transactions: How To Implement and Use Them Effectively

Want to learn all about database transactions in Laravel and how to use them effectively? The Kinsta Knowledge Base has the answer.
Reading time
13 min read
Updated date
October 1, 2025
Post type
Blog
Topic
Laravel
Topic
PHP Frameworks

17 Methods to Optimize Laravel Performance

Is your Laravel performance slow? These 17 proven tips will help you optimize Laravel and speed up your application in no time.
Reading time
18 min read
Updated date
July 25, 2024
Post type
Blog
Topic
Laravel
Topic
PHP Frameworks

The Ideal WordPress PHP and Server Requirements

Check the WordPress PHP requirements to understand the minimum server and PHP recommendations for running a capable WordPress website
Reading time
16 min read
Updated date
January 15, 2026
Post type
Blog
Topic
WordPress Development

Node.js vs PHP: A Head-to-Head Comparison

Node.js vs PHP are just as alike as they are different. Learn about the core differences between Node.js and PHP in this comprehensive guide.
Reading time
28 min read
Updated date
August 28, 2025
Post type
Blog
Topic
Node.js
Topic
Web Development Languages

8 Best MAMP Alternatives (Definitive List)

Have you been looking for an alternative to MAMP? Dive into 8 of the best MAMP alternatives available and see which one is right for you.
Reading time
11 min read
Updated date
July 12, 2024
Post type
Blog
Topic
Localhost
Topic
MAMP

Django vs Laravel: Which Is the Better Framework?

There is a never-ending Django vs Laravel debate happening. We dig into all aspects of both frameworks and try to come up with a winner.
Reading time
40 min read
Updated date
September 24, 2024
Post type
Blog
Topic
Laravel
Topic
PHP Frameworks

The Ultimate Guide for Transpiling PHP Code

Tired of working with multiple PHP versions? Learn how to write source code with PHP 8.0, and transpile it to previous PHP versions.
Reading time
24 min read
Updated date
January 24, 2023
Post type
Blog
Topic
Learn PHP
Topic
PHP Function

What’s New in PHP 8.1: Features, Changes, Improvements, and More

Explore what's new in PHP 8.1. From PHP 8.1's new features and performance enhancements to changes and deprecations, we cover them all!
Reading time
38 min read
Updated date
September 8, 2023
Post type
Blog
Topic
PHP Updates

Everything You Need to Know About Laravel Caching

Learn how to increase software performance and scalability by implementing and manipulating the right caching strategy in Laravel.
Reading time
18 min read
Updated date
August 4, 2023
Post type
Blog
Topic
Laravel
Topic
PHP Frameworks