Category: Web Development
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The Story Behind ArtisanPack UI’s Open-Source Media Library
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Continue Reading: The Story Behind ArtisanPack UI’s Open-Source Media LibraryEvery content management system needs a robust media library. Learn about the journey of pivoting the ArtisanPack UI Media Library from a CMS framework feature into its own powerful, open-source package. We detail the straightforward plan, the development process using Claude Code, and the essential features like folders, categories, tags, and modern image conversion support.
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What I Built in January
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Continue Reading: What I Built in JanuaryIn January, I made significant progress on the ArtisanPack UI suite. This month saw the creation of three powerful new Laravel packages for Forms, local-first Analytics, and SEO, designed to enhance any Laravel application. I also released version 2.0 of the Livewire UI Components package, which features full Livewire 4 support, a sleek liquid-glass-esque background,…
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ArtisanPack UI: Building Dynamic Laravel Interfaces with Custom Livewire Components
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Continue Reading: ArtisanPack UI: Building Dynamic Laravel Interfaces with Custom Livewire ComponentsPivoting due to licensing, I built ArtisanPack UI Livewire Components. This open-source tool is designed for developers to quickly build accessible, dynamic Laravel apps, directly empowering small businesses with great tech.
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ArtisanPack UI Accessibility: Building Inclusive PHP & Laravel Apps with Confidence
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Continue Reading: ArtisanPack UI Accessibility: Building Inclusive PHP & Laravel Apps with ConfidenceAccessibility is a non-negotiable requirement. This post dives deep into how I built the ArtisanPack UI Accessibility package—from simple color contrast checks to a robust suite of tools. Discover how this package helps developers quickly meet WCAG standards, ensuring all your PHP and Laravel applications empower every user.
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AI in Web Development: My Pragmatic Workflow to Speed Up Laravel Projects
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Continue Reading: AI in Web Development: My Pragmatic Workflow to Speed Up Laravel ProjectsAI is a powerful tool to streamline the repetitive, menial tasks in web development. I share my pragmatic approach to using AI for Laravel planning, tests, and code generation, all while maintaining the critical human element that builds reliable solutions for small businesses.
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Year of Momentum: My 2026 Yearly Theme & Big Goals
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Continue Reading: Year of Momentum: My 2026 Yearly Theme & Big GoalsBelieve it or not, we find ourselves in 2026. I review my “Year of Taking a Leap” theme for 2025 and introduce the new “Year of Momentum” for 2026. Discover how yearly themes guide my work and see the ambitious goals for 2026: launching the Digital Shopfront CMS, unveiling new web design services, and fully…
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The “Why” and “How” Behind My New Laravel Hooks Package
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Continue Reading: The “Why” and “How” Behind My New Laravel Hooks PackageWhen you switch ecosystems after a decade, you miss some comforts. For me, moving from WordPress to Laravel meant losing the familiar hooks system. After relying on an older package that appeared unmaintained, I decided to build my own modern, reliable solution. Here’s the “why” and “how” behind the artisanpack-ui/hooks package.
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How I Built It: ArtisanPack UI Livewire Drag and Drop
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Continue Reading: How I Built It: ArtisanPack UI Livewire Drag and DropSometimes the perfect tool is the one you build yourself. For me, the need for an accessible drag-and-drop solution in Livewire was a dealbreaker with existing packages. This is the story of why I built the ArtisanPack UI Livewire Drag and Drop package from the ground up, the challenges I faced, and how it embodies…
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Building a Better Web: Your Practical Guide to Web Accessibility
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Continue Reading: Building a Better Web: Your Practical Guide to Web AccessibilityWe often agree on why web accessibility is crucial for an inclusive internet, but the next question is always: how? This guide moves from principle to practice, offering concrete, actionable tips for developers, website owners, and social media users to help build a more welcoming digital world for everyone.
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Why Accessibility Matters: The Case for a Better, More Inclusive Web
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Continue Reading: Why Accessibility Matters: The Case for a Better, More Inclusive WebWeb accessibility isn’t just a technical term for developers; it’s a fundamental principle for creating a better, more human internet. Whether you’re building an app, running a business, or simply sharing content online, accessibility ensures your message can reach everyone. This post makes the essential case for why it matters—for your audience, for your reach,…