Thoughts on building software that lasts
Insights on web development, design, Laravel, the TALL stack, and building software that matters.
Laravel's Bug Tracker Just Disappeared. Here's What That Means for Your App.
Taylor Otwell turned off GitHub Issues on most Laravel packages. It's a bigger deal for the businesses running on those packages than for the developers filing PRs.
Before You Build Custom Software, Write Down the Decisions It Must Make
A feature list is a poor software brief. Start by naming the decisions your team repeats, delays, or gets wrong, then build around those.
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.
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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