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Thoughts on PHP, performance, design, and the art of building things that last.

November 15, 2024 · 6 min read
Building Modern PHP Apps with Vite

Learn how to combine the power of Vite's blazing fast HMR and build system with traditional PHP projects. No framework required.

PHP Vite Frontend
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October 28, 2024 · 8 min read
Mastering HTTP Caching Headers

A deep dive into Cache-Control, ETag, Last-Modified, and Immutable. Stop guessing and start serving content at lightning speed.

Performance HTTP Caching
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September 12, 2024 · 5 min read
Dark Mode Design Tips for Developers

Creating beautiful dark themes isn't just about inverting colours. Learn about contrast ratios, accent colours, and reducing eye strain.

Design UI/UX CSS
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August 5, 2024 · 7 min read
Docker for PHP Developers: A Practical Guide

Stop fighting with local PHP versions and extension mismatches. Containerise your development environment and never look back.

Docker PHP DevOps
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July 20, 2024 · 4 min read
Why I Still Love Plain PHP in 2024

In an era of JavaScript frameworks and massive PHP frameworks, sometimes the simplest tool is the right one for the job.

PHP Opinion Minimalism
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