On May 10, 2025, the Serbian Laravel community celebrated a significant milestone with its inaugural Laravel RS Meetup, held at the Coding Wisely office in Temerin, Serbia, sponsored by Taskavel. This event marked the official launch of Laravel.rs, a new platform aimed at fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and networking among Laravel developers across Serbia . 
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🚀 A New Chapter for Laravel in Serbia
The meetup commenced with a warm welcome from the organizers, introducing Laravel.rs as a dedicated space for Serbian developers to connect, share experiences, and build a robust Laravel community. Attendees were treated to a keynote titled “The State of Laravel in 2025,” providing insights into Laravel 12, current ecosystem trends, and future developments. 
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⚡ Engaging Lightning Talks
Community members delivered a series of 10–15 minute lightning talks, sharing real-world projects, lessons learned, and practical tips. These sessions facilitated knowledge exchange and sparked discussions on various Laravel-related topics. 
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💬 Open Discussions and Networking
An open discussion segment allowed attendees to delve into the challenges faced by Laravel developers in Serbia, fostering a collaborative environment for problem-solving and idea generation. The event concluded with a casual networking session, where participants connected over drinks and shared their experiences. 
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🌱 Building a Thriving Community
The success of this first meetup sets the stage for future events, including workshops, hackathons, and partnerships with local companies. Laravel.rs aims to be the cornerstone of a vibrant Laravel community in Serbia, welcoming developers of all levels to join and contribute. 
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📸 Event Highlights
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🔗 Join the Laravel Serbia Community
Interested in being part of this growing community? Visit Laravel.rs to learn more about upcoming events and how you can get involved. Join us on our growing Discord community here
