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.
Agent-Ready Checkout: What Stripe Is Actually Shipping (And What It Means for Your Site)
Stripe's Agentic Commerce Suite lets AI agents buy from your store. Here's what that really means — and the unglamorous work behind the headline.
Adding AI to Your Laravel App Without a Rewrite
Laravel's HTTP client makes integrating OpenAI, Claude, and other AI APIs straightforward. No Python microservice, no separate codebase — bolt-on features, not a full rebuild.
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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