Latest Talks

The Request/Response Lifecycle: Demystifying what happens between hitting "Enter" in the URL bar and seeing a page—breaking down DNS resolution, the HTTP handshake, and how servers

The Libraries API: Moving away from hard-coding <script> and <link> tags in the header.

Uniformity Over Preference: Code should look like it was written by a single person, regardless of the team size.

The Code Quality Gate: Implementing strict PHP CodeSniffer (PHPCS) rulesets automated within the CI/CD pipeline to reject non-compliant code before it merges, ensu

Enforcing Code Consistency: Automating style guides with tools like ESLint and Prettier.

Automate the Mundane: Moving away from manual processes to using Task Runners (like Gulp or npm scripts) and Bundlers (Webpack, Vite).

The "Liquid" Mindset: Breaking the habit of thinking in fixed pixels.

Twig: The Clean Break: Transitioning from site building to theming.

Performance as a Feature: Treating load time as a critical UX metric.

The Time Machine Safety Net: It’s not just about backing up code; it’s about the ability to fearlessly revert mistakes.