Thoughts on building software that lasts
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.
GitHub Copilot Just Switched to a Meter. Your Software Budget Needs to Catch Up.
GitHub moved Copilot to usage-based billing on June 1. Every plan now ships with a fixed AI Credit allowance, and agentic sessions are draining it fast. Here's how it lands on a real software bill.
Vibe-Coding Isn't the Problem. The Person Holding It Is.
The argument against vibe-coding mostly attacks beginners shipping code they can't read. In experienced hands it's a force multiplier, and judgment is the only thing that has ever separated good output from bad.
The Client Brief Template
A one-page PDF that helps you clarify your project before you talk to any developer. Covers goals, audience, scope, budget, and timeline. Fewer surprises, better outcomes.
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