Writing
Sometimes I write things down so future-me doesn't have to figure them out twice. Mostly Laravel, the web, and opinions I'll probably revisit.
Your Laravel API is probably exposing sensitive data
Returning Eloquent models straight from a controller sends every column over the network, password hashes included. Here's why, and what to return instead.
Read →Is studying computer science worth it?
I've been coding for about six years and I'm now studying computer science at GUtech. What a degree gives a self-taught developer, and what it doesn't.
Read →The key to a green GitHub contribution grid
Why your GitHub profile matters when applying for developer jobs, and the boring secret to a green contribution grid: a side project and consistency.
Read →Why I prefer Laravel over other frameworks
After trying Next.js, Express, AdonisJS and Laravel, I keep coming back to Laravel. Its ORM, Inertia and Livewire, deploying with Coolify, and when I don't use it.
Read →When to use WordPress
As a developer I usually prefer writing code over WordPress, but not always. When WooCommerce beats building an online store from scratch, and when it doesn't.
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