Certainly! Here's a response to the question posted on the Laracasts forum:
It's exciting to hear about the new Laravel Cloud platform announced by Taylor Otwell at Laracon US! Laravel Cloud indeed sounds like a promising tool for managing and deploying Laravel applications.
If you're considering whether to purchase Forge or wait for Laravel Cloud, here are a few points to consider:
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Current Needs: If you need a deployment solution right now, Laravel Forge is a mature and reliable option that can help you manage your servers and deploy your Laravel applications efficiently. It has been around for a while and has a strong community and support.
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Features and Benefits: Laravel Cloud might offer new features and integrations that could be beneficial for your projects. However, since it's a new product, it might take some time for it to reach the same level of stability and feature completeness as Forge.
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Learning Resources: As you mentioned, it's highly likely that Laracasts will offer courses and tutorials on Laravel Cloud once it becomes available. Laracasts has always been quick to provide high-quality content on new Laravel products and features, so you can expect to have plenty of resources to help you get started with Laravel Cloud.
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Community Feedback: Keep an eye on the Laravel community for feedback and reviews once Laravel Cloud is released. This can give you a better idea of its strengths and any potential issues.
In summary, if you need a solution immediately, Laravel Forge is a great choice. If you can wait and are interested in the new features that Laravel Cloud might offer, it could be worth holding off until more information is available and the product is released.
Feel free to share your thoughts or ask any further questions!
I hope this helps! If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask.