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2026-01-307 min read

Tutorial Laravel 12 — Building a Simple Todo List App

Backend

A step-by-step Laravel 12 tutorial that walks you through building a simple todo list app from scratch—models, migrations, routes, and Blade views in one focused pass.

2026-01-274 min read

Best PHP Framework 2026: Laravel vs Symfony vs CodeIgniter

Backend

Laravel, Symfony, and CodeIgniter compared head-to-head—plus Yii, CakePHP, and Laminas—so you can pick the right PHP framework for 2026.

2026-01-263 min read

Vibe Coding Experiment: Building a Coffee Shop Landing Page with Antigravity

Engineering

A hands-on experiment using Antigravity to build a static landing page—from idea to index.html in under a minute, and the reality check that follows.

2026-01-263 min read

How Vibe Coding Changed the Way I Work

Engineering

From skeptical to believer—how AI-assisted coding transformed my workflow from being a "typist" to becoming an "architect" of software solutions.

2026-01-257 min read

What Is Vibe Coding? The New Way to Build Apps Using AI

Engineering

The tech world is buzzing about a massive shift in how we build software. Discover what Vibe Coding is, why it's changing everything, and whether traditional programmers should be worried.

2026-01-246 min read

jQuery 4.0 Features: A Practical Hands-on Guide (After 10 Years of Waiting)

Frontend

A no-nonsense hands-on guide to jQuery 4.0.0 features. Learn how to test ES Modules, handle breaking changes, and why you might (or might not) upgrade.

2026-01-226 min read

jQuery 4.0: What Actually Changed (And Why It Matters)

Frontend

After 10 years, jQuery 4.0 is here. Here's what changed, what broke, and what you need to know before upgrading—from someone who's been using jQuery since the early days.

2026-01-203 min read

PHP 8.5 Features That Actually Matter in Production

Backend

Not a changelog—a production-focused guide to PHP 8.5 features that actually matter in real production systems, focusing on correctness, maintainability, and operational impact.

2026-01-184 min read

Laravel Octane in Real Production: Performance Gains, Risks, and When It’s Worth Using

Backend

A production-focused look at Laravel Octane—where it delivers real performance gains, where it introduces risk, and how to decide if it’s the right optimization for your PHP application.

2026-01-175 min read

PHP vs Node.js in 2026: Which Backend Is Better for REST APIs?

Backend

A practical, experience-driven comparison of PHP and Node.js in 2026, focused specifically on REST API development—latency, memory usage, developer experience, and production stability.

2026-01-167 min read

Ultimate Guide to PHP in 2026: Performance, Ecosystem & Use Cases

Backend

A pragmatic, experience-driven look at PHP in 2026—its performance, ecosystem, real-world use cases, and how it actually compares to Node.js and Python today.

2026-01-155 min read

PHP in 2026: Still King of the Web?

Backend

PHP remains the backbone of the modern web—faster, more efficient, and with an ecosystem too big to ignore.

2026-01-153 min read

Building a Custom Cursor with Vanilla CSS & JavaScript (No React)

Frontend

A production-safe, framework-agnostic guide to building a clean editorial custom cursor using plain CSS and JavaScript—no React, no dependencies.

2026-01-153 min read

Basic Custom Cursor Using CSS Only (No JavaScript)

Frontend

A practical guide to building a basic custom cursor using pure CSS—no JavaScript involved—including plain CSS and Tailwind CSS approaches, with clear real-world limitations.

2025-12-124 min read

Vim Shortcuts I Actually Use (Daily Cheatsheet)

Tools

A practical Vim cheatsheet of motions, edits, search, and file/window commands you’ll use constantly—no trivia, just muscle memory.

2025-12-103 min read

Scaling Laravel Applications: Practical Guide for High-Traffic Systems

Backend

A practical, production-focused guide to scaling Laravel applications using proven techniques like caching, queues, database optimization, and horizontal scaling.

2025-10-123 min read

'Refactoring the Beast: A Pragmatic Guide to Legacy Code'

Engineering

A pragmatic approach to taming legacy code without breaking production.

2025-09-053 min read

Minimalism in UI Architecture: Designing Clear and Scalable Interfaces

Design

A practical approach to minimalism in UI architecture—focusing on clarity, component responsibility, and scalable interface design.

2025-08-214 min read

The Art of Technical Mentoring

Career

How to guide developers from junior to senior without doing the work for them.

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