Jeffrey Way shares 9 code refactoring techniques to improve Laravel applications, focusing on simplicity and practical solutions. He emphasizes letting code 'grossness' guide refactoring decisions rather than premature optimization, and advocates for optimizing code for deletion rather than trying to future-proof everything. The talk provides concrete examples of patterns like decorators, query objects, and event handling while warning against over-engineering.

Jeffrey Way gives a comprehensive talk about Laravel Mix and Webpack, explaining how they work together to handle frontend asset compilation. He covers the core concepts of Webpack including entry points, output, loaders, and plugins, while demonstrating how Laravel Mix provides an elegant wrapper around Webpack's complexity. The talk includes practical examples of compiling JavaScript, CSS, and managing dependencies in Laravel applications.

Jeffrey Way discusses his philosophy on writing simpler code and building better software, drawing from his experience with Laravel and other industries. He emphasizes the importance of caring about seemingly unimportant details, favoring simple and intuitive APIs over technical purity, and maintaining a healthy level of skepticism towards trending development practices. The talk uses Laravel Elixir as a case study for how focusing on user experience and simplicity can lead to better tools.