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.
Why Most Apps Fail Before They Launch
Scope creep, skipped validation, wrong tech choices, building for the wrong audience — the failure patterns are predictable. So are the ways to avoid them.
Should You Build an MVP or a Full Product? A Framework for Non-Technical Founders
MVP vs full product is the wrong question. The right question is: how confident are you in your assumptions? Here's a framework for making the call before you spend a dollar on development.
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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