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Laravel's validation system just got more consistent with the addition of Rule::contains() for arrays, matching the fluent interface pattern you're already familiar with from other validation rules. The Laravel ecosystem has always prioritized consistency and developer experience, and the new Rule::contains() method exemplifies this

Ever needed to validate that a configuration array contains at least one authentication method without requiring all of them? Laravel's new in_array_keys rule solves this exact problem. When building applications that handle multiple authentication methods or flexible configuration options, you often encounter scenarios where users must

Laravel simplifies enum retrieval from requests with an enhanced enum() method that supports default values, making your code cleaner and more expressive. When working with enums in request data, you often need to provide fallback values when the enum parameter is missing or invalid. The enhanced enum() method now accepts

Need to parse localized numbers in your Laravel application? The Number class now includes parsing methods that handle locale-specific number formats using PHP's Intl extension. When working with international applications, you often receive number data in various locale-specific formats. Laravel's new parsing methods leverage PHP'

Context data filtering gets more convenient with Laravel's new except() and exceptHidden() methods, allowing you to retrieve all context except specified keys. When working with Laravel's Context service, you often need to share context data while excluding sensitive or irrelevant information. The new filtering methods provide

Need to extract arrays from various data types? Laravel's new Arr::from() method provides a unified way to convert collections, objects, and other structures into arrays. When working with different data types in Laravel, you often need to extract the underlying array data. The new Arr::from() method

Laravel enhances the containsOneItem() method with closure support, allowing you to verify that exactly one item satisfies custom conditions. Previously, containsOneItem() could only check if a collection had exactly one item total. The enhanced method now accepts closures, enabling you to verify that exactly one item meets specific criteria, making

Laravel enhances the relationLoaded() method with nested relationship detection, making it easier to verify complex eager loading states. Previously, the relationLoaded() method could only check single-level relationships, making it difficult to verify if deeply nested relationships were loaded. The enhanced method now supports dot notation for checking nested relationships, providing

Need to prevent N+1 queries on single models? Laravel's enhanced relationship autoloading now works directly on individual models, not just collections. Previously, automatic relationship loading was only available on collections, requiring you to enable it separately for each relationship. Laravel now extends this functionality to individual models,

Laravel improves testing convenience with enhanced freezeTime() and freezeSecond() methods that return the frozen timestamp for easier test assertions. When testing time-sensitive functionality, you often need to freeze time and then access that exact timestamp for assertions. The updated freeze methods now return the frozen time directly, eliminating the need