Thoughts on building software that lasts
Insights on web development, design, Laravel, the TALL stack, and building software that matters.
Build Integrations You Can Walk Away From
A Laravel WhatsApp package hides two backends behind one interface. That design choice separates integrations you control from ones your vendor controls.
AI Made Developers 55% Faster. Most Hiring Plans Haven't Caught Up.
A peer-reviewed MIT/Microsoft study found AI-assisted developers finish tasks 55% faster. Most small-business software projects still size teams for 2023.
Questions You Should Ask Any Developer Before Hiring Them
Not a gotcha list — practical questions that reveal competence, process, and communication style before you sign a contract or write a check.
How to Hire a Web Developer Without Getting Burned
The web development market is full of people who say yes to everything, quote fast, and deliver late. Here's how to find someone who won't waste your time or your money.
Skills I Look for When Hiring a Junior Developer
Framework fluency matters less than you'd think. Here's what actually signals that a junior developer is worth bringing on — and what to ask to find out.
What a CTO Does That You're Probably Not Getting From Your Freelancer
There's a difference between someone who can build what you describe and someone who can tell you what to build. Most freelancers are the first. Here's what the second looks like.
How to Get a Useful Quote from a Developer
Wildly different quotes for the same project aren't random — they're a symptom of an underspecified brief. Here's how to get estimates that are actually comparable.
Freelance, Agency, or In-House: Which Is Right for Your Project?
Three ways to staff a web project, each with real trade-offs. Here's how to think through which one fits what you're actually building.
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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