Recent Blog
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What’s the best (affordable) way to build a fast directory-style website?
How to Build an Affordable, Fast-Loading Directory Website: Your Guide to Cost-Effective Solutions Are you looking to create a straightforward directory-style website to showcase your creative assets without breaking the bank? Whether you want to display images, titles, author names, tags, or links within an easy-to-navigate grid layout, there are effective options tailored for small…
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What tips or tricks have you picked up as you’ve dug into web development?
Maximizing Efficiency in Web Development: Key Lessons Learned Along the Journey Embarking on the path of web development often involves discovering valuable insights that can significantly enhance your projects. As you gain experience, you’ll notice certain techniques and best practices that streamline your workflow and improve performance. One crucial lesson I’ve uncovered is the impact…
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What path should I go for if I’m only interested in backend dev
Choosing the Right Development Pathway: Focus on Backend Development and Beyond Starting a career in software development can be both exciting and overwhelming, especially when you’re unsure which area to specialize in. If your primary interest lies in backend development—and you’re considering expanding into fields like DevOps or cloud computing—it’s essential to chart a strategic…
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I was like OK, I don’t even care about the money, I just want some projects and then read the rest
Beware of Unsolicited Project Offers: A Cautionary Tale In today’s digital landscape, it’s not uncommon to receive offers for collaboration or projects through various channels. Recently, I encountered a situation that reminded me how important it is to remain vigilant when assessing these opportunities. Initially, my mindset was simple—I wasn’t primarily concerned with compensation. My…
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Public APIs – do you publish these on a separate instance?
Best Practices for Hosting Public APIs in SaaS Environments In the development of SaaS applications, a common architectural decision involves how to expose APIs to third-party developers. If you’re running a SaaS platform and have already decoupled your front-end from your backend services, you might now be considering how to enable external developers to leverage…
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Does this site’s homepage scroll in a “very jagged and sluggish way” for you? If so, what is your setup?
Title: Troubleshooting Uneven and Slow Scrolling Experience on Your WordPress Homepage Are visitors experiencing choppy and sluggish scrolling on your WordPress website? If so, you’re not alone. Recently, I received feedback from a user indicating that the homepage timeline element doesn’t scroll smoothly—it appears “very jagged and sluggish.” Naturally, this prompted me to investigate further.…
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Looking for API Gateway Advice — Concerned About “Action-Based” Pricing
Optimizing API Gateway Strategies: Navigating Action-Based Pricing and Endpoint Design In the evolving landscape of API architecture, choosing the right gateway and designing endpoints that balance performance, clarity, and cost-efficiency can be challenging—especially when pricing models influence decision-making. Understanding the Context Imagine you’re evaluating various API gateway providers, and one vendor raises an important concern:…
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Got my first paid work – not sure how much to quote the client – static website
Title: How to Price Your First Paid Web Development Project: A Guide for Beginners Embarking on your first paid web development assignment can be both exciting and challenging, especially when it comes to setting your rates. If you’re building a static website for a client, understanding how to determine fair pricing is essential for establishing…
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Brian RSS – Personalized RSS feed about your favorite books
Discovering a Personalized RSS Feed Tailored to Your Favorite Reads Are you passionate about your reading list and eager to stay updated with insightful content related to your favorite books? Today, I’m excited to introduce a project that brings personalized, AI-powered reading updates directly to your digital space — all hosted seamlessly on your own…