Tobi Anifowose

Software Developer, Builder, Problem Solver.

Hi, I’m Tobi. 👋
I’m a Nigeria-based software developer dedicated to building purposeful products. I believe every project is an opportunity for growth—shaping both the solution and the builder.

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PHP Connect 2024

Beyond the Database: The N+1 API Trap

Most developers associate the N+1 problem exclusively with database ORMs. However, I recently encountered a 'classic' N+1 issue in a completely different environment: Third-party API integrations.

Handling Race Conditions in Laravel

A deep dive into race conditions, how I got burnt by them, and how to tame them using Laravel's atomic locks and database transactions.

Why I Switched from JWT to Sanctum

A deep dive into why Laravel Sanctum became my default choice over JWT for stateful applications and session management.

Why you should always read the docs

Documentation is oftentimes the authors' way of describing how a tool works. A proper understanding allows you to explore an unending world of creativity.

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  1. TightLine
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    TightLine
    Role
    Software Engineer
    Date
  2. PHPSandbox
    Company
    PHPSandbox
    Role
    Backend Developer
    Date
  3. AmatNow
    Company
    AmatNow
    Role
    Lead Backend Dev
    Date
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