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.
Livewire Workflows 1.0 Helps Your Visitors Pick Up Where They Left Off
Livewire Workflows 1.0 adds signed resume links and replaces session-backed progress with database-backed as a default so customers can leave a multi-step process and return to the right place.
Why We're Skipping Livewire 4's Single-File Components
Livewire 4 shipped in January and the consensus take is settled: view-based, single-file components are the future. We disagree. Here's why we default new builds back to the class-based style.
Livewire Real-Time Validation: Better Forms Without a JavaScript Framework
Livewire's real-time form validation gives users instant per-field feedback as they type — no React, no Vue, no custom API endpoints required.
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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