Beneath the Stack
The how and what of building: stacks, runtimes, packages, and that feeling when docker-compose actually works first try. read more
Smarter Defaults for Subdomains and SSL
Tame Nginx with smarter defaults! Learn how to simplify subdomains, SSL, and… read more
In the Beginning… We Shared (whether we liked it or not!)
The history of hosting, from shared servers with shady neighbours to modern… read more
It’s a Security Thing.
A high-stakes demo, MongoDB, and a critical mistake? Discover how I reset… read more
Cheaper (free?) Web Hosting in Singapore
Affordable web hosting in Singapore: AWS Free Tier, DigitalOcean ($5/month), and Cloudflare… read more
Thinking in Code
Leadership, remote work, and software philosophy. This is where technical strategy meets mental models and real-world decision-making. read more
Why Your Tech Stack is Overrated (And What Actually Matters)
The real challenge in 2025 isn’t React Native vs. Native, it’s building… read more
Can’t we just reset AWS!?
How a Stratocaster, chaotic AWS migration and calm leadership turned panic into… read more
Dynamic Capabilities for Adaptable Systems
Build better software with dynamic capabilities. Learn how to create adaptable and… read more
Tools of the Trade
From WordPress plugins to Meteor and SSR setups, this cluster covers the frameworks, CMSs, and dev tools that power modern software. read more
WordPress MVC Plugin Reboot 2024
Revisiting a custom WordPress MVC router from 2010, with insights on how… read more
How to SSR with `apollostack` and `meteor-react-router-ssr`
Learn how to set up SSR with Apollo and Meteor-React-Router-SSR, handling initial… read more
This is a WordPress Blog. What? Well.., kinda
Using WordPress.com as a headless CMS with GraphQL and React-Apollo to power… read more
WordPress MVC Plugin Development
Build a simple CRM WordPress plugin with a custom router for better… read more
Where the User Begins
Frontend, mobile, UX, and animation. Explore the layers users interact with—where code becomes experience and design meets delivery. read more
The Tool that made CSS Magical…
A look back at Stylizer, a visual CSS editor that once made… read more
Hybrid vs. Native
A deep dive into the Hybrid vs. Native debate, breaking down the… read more
Building a Zoomable UI with Meteor.js & Greensock
An exploration of Zoomable User Interfaces (ZUIs) with Meteor.js and Greensock &… read more