Taylor Otwell

Taylor Otwell's Patreon, launched in March 2016, provides a unique behind-the-scenes look at the creation of Laravel, a widely-used PHP framework. With over 185 members and 11 paid supporters, the community offers a direct line to the creator himself. While financial details are limited (estimated earnings of $79), the Patreon demonstrates substantial community engagement centered around Laravel's development. Sponsors receive recognition within Laravel's core documentation ('readme') and access to a private Discord server alongside Taylor and fellow developers. This exclusive community fosters direct interaction and provides insight into the development process. Taylor's Patreon stands out by offering genuine engagement around a significant open-source project, providing valuable insight into the challenges and rewards of building and maintaining a widely-used framework.