Writing · Page 5 of 5
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Essays on Laravel, AI engineering, growth, and the operator decisions that move revenue.
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How to use AI for database schema design (updated 2026)
Learn how to use AI for database schema design without generating garbage output. Real workflows from building Laracopilot''s Laravel schema generation engine.
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Filament color picker and icon picker fields: a practical guide
Learn how to use Filament color picker and icon picker fields in your Laravel admin panel. Step-by-step guide with real code examples and Laracopilot tips.
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Laravel developer interview questions to separate junior from senior
Use these Laravel developer interview questions to separate junior from senior candidates fast. Real questions, red flags, and hiring signals from Devlyn.ai.
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Growth hacking for B2B SaaS: what actually works in 2025
Growth hacking B2B SaaS requires more than viral tricks. Here''s what actually works based on real experiments at Devlyn.ai and Laracopilot. Get the playbook.
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Building resilience as a startup founder: what actually holds you together
Resilience as a startup founder isn''t about toughening up. Here''s the practical framework I use running Devlyn.ai and Laracopilot through real adversity. Read it.
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Founder metrics: what to track in years 1, 2, and 3 (updated 2025)
Tracking the wrong metrics in year 1 kills more startups than bad products. Here''s what I measure at each founder stage, and why the list changes completely.
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Laracopilot vs Lovable: Which AI Builder Is Right for Laravel Developers?
Lovable is great for React prototypes, but it doesn't support Laravel. Here's an honest comparison of Laracopilot vs Lovable for PHP and Laravel developers.
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How to handle PHP DateTime without going insane in 2025
PHP DateTime is a mess of gotchas, timezone traps, and deprecated classes. Here''s how I handle it cleanly in Laravel. No more insane debugging sessions.
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How to survive SaaS churn during economic downturns
SaaS churn spikes hit hardest in downturns. Here''s the exact playbook I use at Devlyn.ai and Laracopilot to protect revenue when customers cut budgets.
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How to use Notion to run your entire startup (updated 2026)
Want to use Notion to run your entire startup? Here''s the exact system I use at Devlyn.ai and Laracopilot, from hiring to sprint planning to content.