Thoughts on building software that lasts
Insights on web development, design, Laravel, the TALL stack, and building software that matters.
Model Drift: When a Newer AI Model Makes Your Workflow Worse
Anthropic says Opus 5.5 is faster, cheaper, and more capable than Opus 5. But my workflows got worse. Better overall does not mean compatible with your workflow.
The Real Cost of Delaying Your Website Project
Every month with an outdated website is a month of lost leads and ground ceded to competitors who shipped. Here's how to put a number on the delay.
How to Know When You've Outgrown Your DIY Website
Starting with a DIY site is smart. Staying with one too long isn't. Here are the signals that it's time to graduate — and what to do about it.
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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