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Insights on web development, design, Laravel, the TALL stack, and building software that matters.

Laravel's Bug Tracker Just Disappeared. Here's What That Means for Your App.

Taylor Otwell turned off GitHub Issues on most Laravel packages. It's a bigger deal for the businesses running on those packages than for the developers filing PRs.

Lincoln Nail · Sep 7, 2026 · 5 min read

2 results in AI Strategy

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Jun 26, 2026 · 6 min read

The Doorman's Fallacy: Why Automating the Task Can Destroy the Value

AI can do the measurable part of almost any role. The Doorman's Fallacy explains why that often makes things worse, and how to decide what to actually automate.

AI Strategy Automation Small Business

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Jun 1, 2026 · 6 min read

Microsoft's Agent 365 Isn't Built for Your Small Business. A One-Page Policy Is.

Microsoft made Agent 365 generally available in May 2026 to govern shadow AI. Small businesses have the same problem and a much simpler fix.

AI Strategy Small Business AI Policy

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