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 Cancel Flow Is Now a Compliance Question. It Was Always a Trust Question.
New click-to-cancel rules in NYC and California make hiding the cancel button a finable offense. Here's what recurring-billing businesses actually have to change, and why it was good business anyway.
What Visitors See First Determines If They Stay (Or Leave Forever)
Most small business websites lose visitors in the first few seconds — not because of bad design, but because the first viewport fails to answer one simple question. Here's how to fix it.
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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