Full-Stack Developer · Digital Nomad
Notes From a Full-Stack Developer for Digital Nomads
My code notes, personal opinions, and stories from the trenches.
I'm Kevin Dees — a full-stack developer, speaker, and entrepreneur. I've been shipping code for over a decade, building TypeRocket and partnering on Robojuice, Play Bishop, and a few other small projects along the way.
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Using NextDNS to Test an AWS ALB Before DNS Cut-Over
If you need to test a site sitting behind an AWS Application Load Balancer before a DNS cut-over, NextDNS makes it incredibly easy. Instead of messing with local hosts files or network configs, you can share a simple configuration ID with teammates or clients and have them testing the new environment in minutes.
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Switching from Dual LG UltraFine 5K Displays to the LG 32U990A-S 6K
After years of using two of LG’s Mac-specific UltraFine 5K monitors, I recently upgraded to the new LG 32U990A-S 6K display. It’s a great coding monitor overall, but there are a few macOS integration quirks worth knowing about, especially around LG Switch and system controls.
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Installing Laravel Forge CLI on macOS
Once installed, the Forge CLI gives you quick terminal access to your Laravel Forge servers and sites. Just make sure your $PATH is configured right — most issues I’ve run into came from that one step being skipped.
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The PHP 8.5 Pipe Operator (|>): Useful, but Watch for These Gotchas
I have been eagerly waiting for the pipe operator ever since I first encountered it in the RFC proposals years back. Finally, with the release of PHP 8.5 yesterday, I had the chance to put the implementation into practice. Here are a few things worth noting.
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Install Nginx & Multiple PHP Versions on macOS 26 Tahoe
Create a very robust, clean, and fast local multi-version PHP (8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5) development environment on macOS 26 Tahoe.
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Using DBngin Alongside Homebrew
I’ve been using Homebrew for a long time to install MySQL and other databases on my Mac. But now DBngin is changing my mind.
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Fixing Safari Mixed Content Issues with Vite and mkcert
Safari blocks Vite’s hot module reload (HMR) when your Laravel app runs over HTTPS but Vite serves plain HTTP. Here’s how I fixed it with mkcert, a separate dev-only Vite config, and one extra package.json script.
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But Dust
Are we but dust? But, what if? Just, if? Can we bear to ask, “if”? What danger is there in the question “if?” for someone who is but dust? What danger is there to indifference, fear, meaninglessness, grasping, devouring, and the dark end?
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Quick Fix: Nginx PID Errors on macOS (Apple Silicon + Homebrew)
If you run Nginx on an Apple Silicon Mac using Homebrew, you may see errors after a reboot caused by a stale /opt/homebrew/var/run/nginx.pid. I wrote a small ZSH script to remove the stale PID, restart Nginx, and confirm it’s actually serving traffic.
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Shiki: A Fresh Look at Syntax Highlighting
Mintlify’s switch from Highlight.js to Shiki fixed their Vue.js syntax highlighting issues. If you’ve struggled with code blocks in Highlight.js, Shiki is worth checking out.
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PHP Operators App
PHP Operators is a reference guide for operators old and new in the PHP programming language.
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Lessons Beyond the Classroom
I was taught that hard work and the courage to take risks bring great rewards. While school showed me how to "play the game," it didn’t help me truly retain knowledge.
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When Tech Innovation Prioritizes Financials Over Customer Experience
I want to see technology move toward people, not people moving toward technology. The goal should be to enhance the human experience.
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Understanding the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) — What Developers Should Know
I'm not a lawyer, and this is not legal advice. But if you write code or work on websites, you need at least a basic understanding of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) — U.S. Code Title 18, Section 1030.
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Scaling Laravel (Repost)
Mateus Guimarães shares how they scaled a Laravel app to handle 30,000 requests/sec and 100M+ jobs, with clear, practical insights on database tuning, queue optimization, and architecture choices.
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JavaScript Bloat in 2024 (Repost)
Nikita Prokopov’s post “JavaScript Bloat in 2024” is a refreshingly honest look at how modern websites have traded simplicity and performance for layers of unnecessary JavaScript.
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Fixing Border Radius Clipping with CSS contain: paint;
It’s not a magic bullet, but in layout fights, contain: paint; can win the round if the need fits the solution that the CSS property contains.
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Link Share: Issue #5
I have quite a build-up of links to share. It's been a while, so some may be old news, but it's still worth posting. Grab a coffee and enjoy!
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How to Configure PHP Memory and PHP-FPM for Scalable Performance on 8, 16, and 32+ GB Servers
Learn how to configure PHP memory limits and PHP-FPM settings for 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB servers to maximize concurrency, avoid swap usage, and scale your app efficiently without wasting memory.
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Back Up Your Dev Folder on macOS with rsync
Use rsync on your Mac to efficiently back up your project folder while skipping unnecessary files like node_modules, vendor, logs, and caches.
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Ecosystem > Preference
Ecosystem often matters more than personal preference when choosing dev tools. It's not just about what you enjoy using—it's about what removes friction. Don’t let comfort trap you. Adaptability is part of the job.
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Cold Archival Storage for Web Devs: What Actually Matters
You need hardcore long-term cold storage—designed to last 50–100 years and survive an EMP. (I had lightning take out a few pieces of equipment once. It happens.)
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Curious about AI? Start here
A thoughtful starting point for understanding AI—its promise, its risks, and how to use it wisely in a world it’s rapidly reshaping.
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AI Ethics: Navigating the Unavoidable
AI’s ethical issues, like using copyrighted data without consent, trouble me, but its unstoppable rise forces participation in digital life.
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Learning Through Grit, Not Grades
School taught me the game, but real learning came from desire—working hard, screwing up, and improving. Schooling has its place, but it doesn’t make you learned. That’s a heart thing, built through books, watching others, and 100 failures. Life trumps grades every time.
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Laravel and the Evolution of Open Source: Adapting to a Changing World
Open source isn’t 'free'—it’s accessible code that needs cash to evolve. Laravel proves it: as passwords fade and users demand phone-friendly logins like Google or Apple, features expire. Small teams must adapt to shifting expectations or drown in tech debt. 'Free' always has a cost.
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How to Install Puppeteer/Chrome on a Laravel Forge Server with Unbuntu v24
This step-by-step guide covers verifying Node.js, installing Puppeteer globally, updating package repositories, and setting up required system dependencies for smooth headless Chrome execution.
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When is Hard Work a Personal Problem?
Hard work isn't always the noble badge we imagine; it can mask deeper issues like poor boundaries, ego, avoidance, or misplaced priorities, turning effort into a self-inflicted cycle of stress and inefficiency.
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CRDT: The Key to Seamless Data Synchronization in Distributed Systems
CRDTs, or Conflict-free Replicated Data Types, are a solution for keeping data consistent when multiple devices or users make changes at the same time.
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How to Fix Washed Out Colors in Google Chrome Screenshots for Clear and Accurate Images
Resolve washed-out colors in Chrome screenshots by enabling the sRGB color profile via chrome://flags/#force-color-profile or using the --force-color-profile=srgb argument in Puppeteer.
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Figma Component Properties made SIMPLE (Variants, Boolean, Text, Instance)
Variants are the unsung heroes of Figma design systems, streamlining how we handle components with multiple states or versions.
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Unlock PHP's Built-In REPL for Faster Debugging
Have you ever wished for a simpler way to test snippets of PHP code on the fly? If so, it's time to meet the built-in PHP REPL (Read-Eval-Print Loop).
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Drinking the Ocean: The Humility of Faith
Have you ever tried to drink the ocean? It sounds absurd, right? The ocean is vast, and attempting to consume it would only result in you being consumed by it instead. This analogy reveals a profound truth about belief systems and the role of faith within them.
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How to Set Up a Custom ChatGPT Action for Your WordPress Blog
Integrating ChatGPT with your WordPress blog just got easier. With the power of the WordPress REST API and ChatGPT’s custom action capabilities, you can now create a seamless workflow for fetching, summarizing, and interacting with your blog posts.
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How to Authenticate WordPress with Application Passwords for ChatGPT
Generate Base64-encoded credentials for Basic Authentication effortlessly in a single command using PHP's -r flag.
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Laravel 11 Migrations: Best Practices for Stability and Scalability
Learn the top best practices for writing Laravel 11 migrations, including avoiding dynamic table names, separating schema from data migrations, and blocking down method rollbacks in production. Build resilient and maintainable database migrations for your application.
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How to Use Transmit with SFTP and a Bastion Host
Learn how to configure Transmit to connect to an SFTP server via a bastion host with easy-to-follow steps and SSH configurations.
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The Journey Defines the Destination: Why Compromise Corrupts the Goal
The means mirror the end: bad means result in bad ends. Let your means be rooted in love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22).
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Seeking Honesty: A Call for Humility and Truth in Politics
The importance of demanding honesty in politics by avoiding picking sides and uniting against lies. It calls for humility and truth to overcome division and maintain integrity.
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While Angry Send Air In Not Out
Talking while angry is not advised. You need air to go into your lungs at that time, not out.
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4 Key Learnings From Many Years of Tech Experience
Taking written notes leads to doing work right. Work done right leads to deep learning and the ability to teach. Teaching makes you wise enough to know when to use AI and when AI is using you.
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Securing Sensitive Data in Laravel: Leveraging PHP's #[SensitiveParameter] Attribute
Here's a tip for Laravel developers. In PHP 8.2, you can use the #[\SensitiveParameter] attribute to mark sensitive parameters in your Eloquent model methods.
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Optimizing Database Queries in Laravel: The Power of Eager Loading
Use Laravel eager loading to optimize database queries and avoid the N+1 query problem.
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How to Add A WordPress Custom Login Logo
Do you want your WordPress site's logo applied to the login screen? Do you want the logo to link back to your homepage? Are you using a theme with or without full site editing?
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Want BIMI? Get Ready To Spend Money.
BIMI might seem like a great idea, but you must be prepared to spend $1500 a year for a certificate and register your intended logo for Trademark.
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Shopify Dawn Theme v15 Update
The Shopify Dawn theme version 15 has been out for over a week. This excites me because I'm a big fan of using Dawn for your Shopify store. Why?
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Never use "-all" for SPF Records
Use ~all or ?all instead of -all in SPF records to avoid email delivery failures and improve security.
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How To Install GA4 On Shopify Using Customer Events, Pixels, and GTM
To add Google Analytics 4 to the Shopify checkout process using customer events with a custom pixel, use the code snippet on this page.
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How To Add GA4 Purchase Conversion Tracking To Shopify
Add GA4 purchase conversion tracking to your Shopify store using Google Analytics scripts.
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The Brain-Numbing Implications of Writing Blog Posts with AI
I've been using AI to assist with writing and coding, and while it's powerful for improving grammar and efficiency, it can also be brain-numbing, stifling my creativity and critical thinking. AI's ability to generate ideas quickly can lead to a reliance that diminishes my own creative process. I'm working to ensure that AI elevates my capabilities without replacing them, maintaining a balance where it supports but doesn't overshadow my creativity.
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A July Workday In Downtown Greenville
A day working in downtown Greenville, SC, exploring local coffee shops and restaurants.
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Install Nginx & Multiple PHP Versions on macOS 15 Sequoia
Create a very robust, clean, and fast local multi-version PHP (8.0, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4) development environment on macOS 15 Sequoia.
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How Does AI Change What It Means To Blog?
AI is shaking the information and blogging landscape, so I'm wrestling with how to adapt my blogging model to fit that landscape.
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Is It Worth Changing Your WordPress Login URL?
No. As a security measure, I do not advise changing the login URL of your WordPress website, so it is hard to find.
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Herd for PHP Developers on Mac
Herd is a native Laravel and PHP development environment for macOS with built-in PHP and nginx.
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Should You Consider Attending a Laracon?
Analysis and personal experience of attending Laracon 2023 conference for Laravel developers.
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Start Homebrew Installed Version of NGINX When macOS Boots
Configure NGINX to automatically start on macOS boot using Homebrew services.
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The M1 macOS Bash PHP Functions I Use
I have several bash functions that come in handy every day when working in PHP on my M1 Mac. Enjoy!
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Deep Learning. An Edge Case Fix For Laravel.
A little journal entry and lesson learned. Push through hard problems to learn deeply.
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What Is New in PHP 8.2
December 8th, 2022, is a day away! Which means it is time to get excited about PHP 8.2.
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How To Add Google Customer Reviews to Shopify Checkout
To add Google Customer Reviews to your Shopify site, you need to take serval steps within Google Merchant Center and Shopify.
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How to automatically restart Apache/Nginx service when your website goes down using CRON
If you need to do some very basic heartbeat checks on a basic web server, Apache or nginx, and automatically restart the server when you no longer receive 200 responses this simple CRON script might be what you need.
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Install Nginx & Multiple PHP Versions on macOS 13 Ventura
Create a very robust, clean, and fast local multi-version PHP (7.4, 8.0, 8.1) development environment on macOS Ventura with Intel or Apple M1 chipsets.
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RC Helicopter Stunts
These RC stunts are so insane the cameraman can't keep up. If you did not know RC helicopters can do this stuff, now you do. Amazing to think what these powered by AI could do.
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How To Clear PHP-FPM Logs Daily On macOS (M1 Chipset)
To clear your php-fpm logs daily set up a CRON job to run the following script.
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Change File & Folder Permissions In Bulk on macOS
Use the find command to change file and folder permissions in bulk on macOS efficiently.
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Convert MP4 to WebM Lossless on macOS
To convert MP4 to WebM video on macOS, install FFmpeg using Homebrew. And get a video poster too for your video element.
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How To Get Your WordPress Plugin's Admin Page URL
Create a helper function to get WordPress plugin admin page URLs with support for query parameters.
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Install Nginx & Multiple PHP Versions on macOS 12 Monterey
Create a very robust, clean, and fast local multi-version PHP (7.4, 8.0, 8.1) development environment on macOS Monterey with Intel or Apple M1 chipsets.
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Log PHP Data In WordPress To Your Browser's Console
Debugging PHP can be a pain in WordPress. Add this handy code snippet to your theme's functions.php file. The function will log PHP data to your browser's console.
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Don't Trust The Numbers!
As developers, we can't trust raw data about people. Yet for some reason, when we see stats and figures from studies about people we tend toward blind faith in them.
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How To Create The Perfect Type Scale in SCSS
Get your type scale spot on with this bit of SCSS. You can use the Type Scale website to determine the typographic scale that fits your design.
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How To Quickly Check / Find Your WordPress PHP Version
Not sure or need to know what version of PHP your WordPress website is using? Here is how to find your version quickly.
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Set The Max Upload Size of Nginx on Laravel Homestead
To increase the max upload size on Laravel Homestead add the config option client_max_body_size.
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How to Create a Custom API endpoint in WordPress
Create custom REST API endpoints in WordPress using rewrite rules, query variables, and custom templates.
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macOS 11 Big Sur Nginx Setup: Multiple PHP Versions
Create a very robust, clean, and fast local multi-version PHP (7.4, 8.0, 8.1) development environment on macOS Big Sur with Intel or Apple M1 chipsets.
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Configure Xdebug for PHPStorm: PHP's Built-In Server
Set up Xdebug debugging in PHPStorm with PHP's built-in server, including Xdebug 3 configuration.
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Link Share: Issue #4
The last week has been full of exciting news. Here are a few links that caught my attention.
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Link Share: Issue #3
The last few weeks have been full of interesting bits in the PHP and Apple space. Here are a few links that caught my attention.
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How To Replace wp_mail Function In WordPress
To override the wp_mail() function using the filter pre_wp_mail is the best and modern way to do so. Using this method will future-proof your override.
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How to Remove X-Frame-Options SAMEORIGIN from WordPress.
You can remove the HTTP header X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN from WordPress by removing the send_frame_options_header function from the admin_init and login_init hooks.
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Redundant DNS. Worth it?
Analysis of whether redundant DNS providers are worth the complexity and cost for most websites.
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Kinsta CRON Jobs For WordPress Using WP-CLI
Set up server-level WordPress cron jobs on Kinsta hosting using wp-cli for better control and monitoring.
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Resize Any Mac App to a Precise Size
Use macOS Automator to create a quick action that resizes any application window to specific dimensions.
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You Can't Avoid Risk
If you feel uncomfortable making decisions you’re not alone. Life is full of risks. We can’t know everything. Every decision we make comes with risk because there is always a gap in our knowledge.
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How to Rename the *Master* Branch to *Main* in Git & GitHub
In this post we will cover renaming the branch master to main in Git. Before renaming your master branch to main in git, keep in mind anywhere you are using the master branch should also be updated.
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Developer. Stop robbing yourself.
Developers. Stop robbing yourself in the software world. Resisting change and new learning. When I resist a tool in order to keep the status quo I rob myself of great satisfaction.
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Gradient Text With CSS Custom Properties
Create reusable gradient text styles using CSS custom properties and utility classes.
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How I configure Laravel Homestead after installing it on Mac
Each time after updating or installing Laravel Homestead I take these steps.
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Video "background-size: cover" with CSS in 2020
How to get a video element to act like background-size: cover scoped within a parent element.
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HTML Close Button The Right Way
Coding an HTML close button seems simple. But, the only thing simple about coding a close button is getting it wrong.
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April Has Come and Gone
When April started I decided it was time to blog again. So, how is it going?
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Lost Time
Lost time is a tribulation to us all. But, there is hope if we make better choices. Choose the better over the good, and joy will come for a little while. Then choose again. And again, joy may find you.
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Going Mechanical, One Day
Exploring the mechanical keyboard rabbit hole and why it might not be the right time to jump in.
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Scheduling Meeting Times
Best practices for professional meeting requests that minimize back-and-forth and build client relationships.
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How to Reset the Primary Key Sequence ID in PostgreSQL
Reset PostgreSQL primary key sequences that fall out of sync using setval and pg_get_serial_sequence.
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PHP UUID without a Library
Generate UUID v4 identifiers in PHP using simple functions without requiring a library.
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My Top 3 Marketing Books For Developers
Three essential marketing books for developers who want to master communication and sell their products.
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Q1 2020 Desk Setup
Review of the hardware and tools used for a productive developer workspace in 2020.
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Jump-to Links Done Right
Use scroll-margin-top CSS property to properly handle jump-to anchor links on the page.
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Link Share: Issue #2
Recommended podcasts covering business, development, design, and personal growth topics.
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Mono Fonts with Ligatures for Your IDE
Recommended monospace fonts with ligatures for improved code readability in your IDE.
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Always Use <main> For Website Accessibility
Use the semantic main HTML element to improve website accessibility and help screen readers navigate content.
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Vertically & Horizontally Centering an Element with CSS in 2020
Center elements vertically and horizontally using CSS flexbox and CSS grid techniques.
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Adding Google Analytics To Your Website While Respecting "Do Not Track"
Add Google Analytics to your website while respecting user privacy and honoring the Do Not Track setting.
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Link Share: Issue #1
Curated links and resources about CSS performance optimization and web rendering best practices.
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Adding Dark Mode Toggle To Your Website
Implement dark mode for your website using CSS media queries and JavaScript toggle functionality.
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Run Times for PHP Function & Method Call Types
Performance benchmarks comparing different PHP function and method call types for optimization.
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What are WordPress Drop-in Plugins?
Understanding WordPress drop-in plugins and how to use them to extend core functionality.
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Blogging Again
Why returning to personal blogging matters more than relying solely on social media platforms.
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Code Merged: Laravel
How Laravel transformed my development journey and inspired the creation of the TypeRocket framework.
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From Scratch PHP Project with the PHP Built-in Web Server
Set up a PHP project from scratch using the PHP built-in web server with a custom router.
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Fixing MySQL Error 1153 - Got a packet bigger than 'max_allowed_packet' bytes
Resolve MySQL error 1153 by increasing the max_allowed_packet setting in the MySQL configuration file.
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Wrapware - Software Produced Originally for Physical Distribution Only
Exploring the term wrapware for software originally designed for physical distribution before online downloads.
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How to Display and Debug All Database Queries Made by WordPress
Debug WordPress database queries using SAVEQUERIES constant and helper functions for optimization.
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REST Fest 2019: Links of Intrest
Curated links and resources of interest from REST Fest 2019 conference on API design.
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Editing hosts file quickly using the command line or an app on macOS
Quick command line aliases for editing the hosts file and flushing DNS cache on macOS.
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Ignoring .git and hidden files when zip archiving on macOS using the command line
macOS click-and-point file and folder archiving is limited. Often when I need to archive a code project folder that has GIT version control files and other assets I do not want to be zipped. For such a task click-and-point falls short but the command line gets the job done.
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Tools for Sending, Developing, and Testing PHP Application Email
Tools for email testing and sending including MailHog, Mailtrap, and email service providers for PHP.
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SSH Tips and Tricks
Productivity tips for SSH including config files, bastion hosts, SSH agent, and identity files.
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Getting macOS to trust all your self-signed SSL certificates from Homestead with a single shot
Make macOS and Chrome trust Laravel Homestead SSL certificates by adding them to Keychain Access.
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Increase Mac OSX Key Repeat Speed
Increase keyboard key repeat speed on macOS using terminal defaults commands.
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Stop Chrome & Firefox from blocking HTTPS requests by default for all domains hosted by Homestead
Fix SSL certificate warnings for Laravel Homestead by importing certificates into Firefox and macOS Keychain.
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The Poetic Tragedy of Privacy
Rethinking privacy expectations in the digital age and how to make informed choices about data sharing.
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Disable MySQL Strict Mode and NO_ZERO_DATE Errors in Laravel Homestead
Disable MySQL strict mode and NO_ZERO_DATE errors in Laravel Homestead by configuring sql_mode.
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Gutenberg and WordPress 5.0
Analysis of WordPress 5.0 and Gutenberg's impact on the WordPress community and platform direction.
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What time is it?
Resources and snippets for working with timezones and dates in PHP using the Carbon library.
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Don’t mistake the service worker as a small thing
Service workers enable progressive web apps by controlling network access and creating native-like experiences.
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My Programming Naming Philosophy
Philosophy and best practices for naming functions, variables, classes, files, and folders in code.
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The JavaScript Event Loop
Understanding how the JavaScript event loop works and how setTimeout functions in the call stack.
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Import and Export MySQL and PostgreSQL
Import and export databases for MySQL and PostgreSQL using command line tools and troubleshooting.
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Raw PHP and MySQL Eager Loading
Implement eager loading in PHP with PDO to reduce database queries and improve performance.
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Character Encoding UTF-8: PHP, HTML,and MySQL
Understand how to properly configure UTF-8 character encoding in PHP, HTML, and MySQL.
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Server Level CRON Backups
Automate server backups to AWS S3 using cron jobs and shell scripts for files and databases.
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Installing Xdebug for PHP7
Install Xdebug for PHP7 on Ubuntu and configure remote debugging with PhpStorm.
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Enabling Performance Monitoring for MariaDB and MySQL
Enable performance schema monitoring in MariaDB and MySQL to track query performance and optimization.
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Podcasts 101: Learn How to Do Your First Podcast
Essential guide to starting your first podcast including gear, software, platforms, and guest selection.
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Entering the SitePoint Podcast
Announcement of joining the SitePoint Podcast as a host and discussing web development topics.
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The day I denied Batman
A personal story about denying childhood dreams due to fear of what others might think.
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Optimizing large font files for @font-face
Reduce @font-face file sizes by removing unused characters and converting fonts for better performance.
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IE seeping content link overlap CSS fix
Fix Internet Explorer CSS bug with absolutely positioned links using opacity and background color.
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Web Fonts: Foundries Evolved
History of web fonts and how font foundries embraced @font-face through services like Typekit.
