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  • WordPress Local Development Basics | Learn WP Theme Dev

    2025-10-06

    Course Information In this course, I’ll show you how you can set up a local install of WordPress, setup Git for WordPress, and configure VSCode for WordPress development. We’ll also cover some ways you can use AI tools and examples of workflows for deploying a site you’ve built locally.

  • How I accidentally became PureGym’s unofficial Apple Wallet developer

    2025-10-06

    Tired of fumbling with the PureGym app for 47 seconds every morning, I reverse-engineered their API to build an Apple Wallet pass that gets me in with a quick wrist scan. Along the way, I discovered their bizarre security theatre: QR codes that expire every minute while my ancient 8-digit PIN lives forever.

  • Implementing Namespaces and Coding Standards in WordPress Plugin Development

    2025-10-06

    Add namespacing, autoloading, and linting to your multi-block plugin for clean, scalable WordPress development.

  • Foldapuz – Daily Pen & Paper Puzzles

    2025-10-06

  • The AI productivity myth is more harmful than you think

    2025-10-04

    Perceived productivity may be up thanks to AI, but there’s debt collecting in the shadows.

  • SupaSidebar | Arc Sidebar for Mac

    2025-10-04

    Lightning-fast sidebar for macOS. Access your files, folders, and websites instantly with keyboard shortcuts and smart organization.

  • Make Design System – Coming Soon – A Premium Figma Design System

    2025-10-02

    The Make System is a practical, themeable design system for Figma – inspired by real-world UX, powered by variables, and built to grow with your product.

  • Post Calendar by Gelform

    2025-09-28

    View your posts on a calendar and schedule posts with ease.

  • WCAG in Plain English – AAArdvark

    2025-09-26

    A plain-language guide to WCAG accessibility standards. Friendly explanations that make accessibility easier to understand, one criterion at a time.

  • Create a Phishy URL

    2025-09-26

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Things I'm making and doing

  • Wrote a blog post and FINALLY updated my now page
  • Did a firework party for the kids with hot dogs, a fire pit and smores!
  • Updated my website to reference fosstodon.org and tidied widgets.
  • Sent email to clients about new working arrangements
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