The shiny and new version of Laravel has been “out into the wild” since August 30! So, it was about time that I examined it closely, that I evaluated all its most-anticipated upgrades and significant advancements. The result? I've come up with a list of new Laravel 5.5 features designed to boost my productivity as a web developer! And, implicitly, yours, as well, if you're curious enough to go through my list. If you're a Laravel enthusiast (like me!), then you must have “nurtured” some really high expectations towards this new...