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composer install vs composer update: when should you run each?
Composer’s install and update commands do different jobs. Understanding the role of composer.lock helps developers keep local, test and production environments on the same dependency versions.
Webhooks vs API polling: how to choose an integration pattern
APIs and webhooks both move data between services, but they start in different places. Choose based on whether your application needs to ask for information or react when an event occurs.
How to deploy database changes safely with migrations
Database migrations put schema changes under version control, but a successful migration also depends on deployment order, production data and a realistic recovery plan.