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PHP is a bad language

Nov 28, 2023 · 3 min read · Today I had an email asking me whether PHP was a "bad language" and whether they should learn ASP.net instead. I haven't used ASP.net in years but when I did use it I hated it - it has probably changed greatly over the years but I just didn't get alo...

Build, measure, learn - part 2

Sep 4, 2023 · 2 min read · So development for BML has stalled a little due to the amount of development work coming in (three large web projects queued up at the moment) so I've had time to sit back and ponder about progress so far and what will be next for the project. Why? S...

Build, measure, learn

Aug 17, 2023 · 2 min read · In between client work, I've been building my latest SaaS project called "Build, Measure, Learn" or BML for short. What is it? It's a mix of Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics, allowing you to see a variety of metrics in a simplified format. You...

Paying more does not mean better quality

Aug 14, 2023 · 3 min read · Part of my freelancing work is under a White label agreement with a UK-based agency. I'm their go-to developer when there is a need for development, scopes or client liaising. After recently finalising a development project for one of their clients w...

You wait for one bus and then the road is full of them

Jul 13, 2023 · 2 min read · So normally while I'm waiting for the next client project that takes my fancy (I don't work on any old project, it has to be interesting), I get some time on the latest side project. This month the Bike Buddies project has been put on hold for a shor...