Code debt is inevitable in long-term projects, but the challenge lies in knowing when to fix it and when to move on. 🤔 Here are some tips to help you find the right balance: 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀 🎯Focus on parts…
🚀 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 If you’re working with WordPress and handling large amounts of data, caching can be a game-changer. Here are some tips to boost your site’s performance: 1️⃣ 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝘆𝗽𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴…
Error handling is often underappreciated in software development, yet it plays a crucial role in improving user experience. 🚧 Here are some tips to handle errors effectively: 𝗔𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱 𝗖𝗿𝘆𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 🕵️Instead of confusing users with technical jargon, provide clear and…
Code reviews can either boost a developer’s confidence or dampen their spirits, all depending on the approach taken. Here’s how to make them a positive experience for everyone involved: 1. 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 📚Approach each review with…
Struggling to stay productive as a developer? One thing that really helps me is the Pomodoro Technique. 🍅 I work in 25-minute focused intervals followed by 5-minute breaks. It’s amazing how much you can achieve when you’re fully focused for…
Writing code that works is important, but writing code that others (or even you, six months later) can easily read is a skill in itself. 🚀 One of the practices I follow is adding meaningful comments and using clear variable…
Working in plugin development, one of the toughest parts is managing feature requests. Balancing customer requests with keeping the plugin lightweight and focused is a constant challenge. One strategy that has worked well is maintaining a “core” plugin philosophy—only including…
Throwback to my freelancing days: I remember how challenging it was to wear multiple hats—developer, designer, project manager, and sometimes even support agent. 💻 One thing I learned early on was that setting boundaries is crucial. Over-promising clients not only…
Refactoring legacy code is both a challenging and rewarding experience, especially in WordPress projects that have grown organically over the years. 🛠️ Recently, I was working on a project that involved cleaning up a WordPress theme that had been patched…
A question I get: “How many plugins are too many for my WordPress site?” The truth is, it’s not really about the 𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 of plugins—it’s about their 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 on your system. One lightweight plugin like “Hello Dolly” barely makes a…
Ever faced the temptation to install just one more plugin? You’re not alone. Plugin overload is one of the most common mistakes I see, especially for those new to WordPress. While plugins are the heart of extending functionality, too many…
When we think about software engineering, there’s a tendency to equate more features with better software. 🚀 But here’s the truth—complexity is often the silent killer of productivity and maintainability. I’ve seen it time and again: what starts as a…