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 AI Vendor Could Get Bought Tomorrow. Make Sure It Wouldn't Matter.
Nvidia's reported $13B bid for Hugging Face is a reminder that the AI vendor you built on can change owners overnight. Here's how to make that a non-event.
Your CRM Is Not Your Source of Truth
A practical way to decide where business data should live when your CRM, accounting system, and internal tools disagree.
Build Integrations You Can Walk Away From
A Laravel WhatsApp package hides two backends behind one interface. That design choice separates integrations you control from ones your vendor controls.
Cloudflare Opened OAuth to Everyone. The Default Integration Credential Just Changed.
Cloudflare opened self-managed OAuth to every customer. For third-party and delegated access, the long-lived API token is no longer the right default.
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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