Kayleigh Whitehurst
Senior Laravel Developer
Experienced full-stack developer with 10+ years of expertise in building scalable web applications using Laravel, PHP, and modern JavaScript frameworks.
Specializing in enterprise-level solutions, API development, and leading technical teams. Proven track record of delivering high-quality, maintainable code for both client projects and full-time positions.
<?php
namespace App\Services;
class LaravelExpertise {
public function __construct(
private Laravel $framework,
private Livewire $reactivity,
private PHP $language
) {}
public function buildSolutions(): Application {
return $this->framework
->withScalability()
->andMaintainability()
->poweredBy($this->language);
}
}Recent Projects
Here are a few things I've built recently. Each project taught me something new, and I'm excited to share them with you!
Katalyst Forge (wip)
A management system designed to help small businesses and sole traders thrive without stacks of bloated confusing apps
The Peters Collection (wip)
A photography site dedicated to the collection of photographs spanning from the 1960s to the early 2000s, all taken by the well known photographer John Peters.
Latest from the Blog
I love sharing what I learn along the way. Here are some recent articles about Laravel, best practices, and the occasional debugging adventure.
Livewire Component Testing: Ensuring Your Interactive UIs Work Flawlessly
Learn how to properly test Livewire components using Pest, ensuring your interactive features work reliably and catch bugs before production.
Laravel Eloquent Model Scopes: Write Less, Express More
Discover how to use local and global scopes to write cleaner, more reusable queries. Keep your code DRY and your intentions clear.
Mastering Livewire 4 Loading States: Creating Smooth User Experiences
Discover how to use wire:loading to create intuitive loading states that make your Livewire components feel buttery smooth and responsive.
Let's Work Together!
Looking for a Laravel developer? Whether you need someone full-time or just want help on a specific project, I'd love to hear from you. Drop me a message and let's see if we're a good fit!