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.
Your Background Jobs Are Failing. You Probably Don't Know.
Laravel Horizon gives you a real-time dashboard for queue jobs — so when something breaks at 3am, it's caught, logged, and ready for you in the morning.
Keep the UI Fast: Background Jobs with Laravel Queues and Horizon
Laravel Queues and Horizon move slow work off the request cycle — keeping your app fast and giving you full visibility into what's running.
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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