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development

A/B Split Testing Using Vue 3 and Plausible Analytics

Split Testing (aka A/B Testing) is an important technique for validating hypothesis and maximizing conversions. Read how to easily use and track split tests in your Vue app/website. [...]

5/29/2023

startups

Tips for Successfully Managing a Software Startup

Founding a startup and efficiently managing personal capacities can be challenging, especially if you are new to the startup industry. The following tips may be useful in this endeavor. [...]

1/16/2023

app review

Gentler Streak - The Replacement for Your Apple Watch Activity Rings

Most Apple Watch users I know are actively using the activity rings feature to keep up streaks and reach the three daily goals (activity kcal, training minutes and standing hours). But the activity rings are actually too basic and keeping up the streaks isn’t even always good. And there is a much more intelligent alternative available: Gentler Streak. [...]

1/8/2023

software

My Software Stack - Essential Tools for Development and Productivity

I'm always curious about what software and tools other developers use, and also keen about trying new stuff (in fact I am probably on most beta wait-lists of upcoming developer or productivity tools out there). So I thought it might be interesting for others to read what I use and recommend. [...]

12/4/2022

software

Raycast

Recently I discovered Raycast as a replacement for macOS’ app launcher Spotlight. At first sight it seemed to be a slightly enhanced, faster version of Spotlight (app launcher) with a few more functions. But its features go far beyond just searching apps, files or looking something up on Wikipedia. [...]

11/5/2022

development

Build a REST API with PHP SlimInit

In this quick tutorial I will guide you through the setup of a simple REST API PHP Project using SlimInit, a wrapper around the Slim Framework. [...]

4/21/2022

development

Write Better Git Commit Messages with Conventional Commits

Probably most developers know the struggle of writing good and consistent git commit messages. If you have the same problem you should take a look at the Conventional Commits specification. [...]

3/21/2022

web-development

Take Advantage of the New PHP 8/8.1 Features

If you recently upgraded from PHP 7 to 8, or consider to do so, here’s a quick guide about what to keep in mind and what code you might be able to improve using PHP 8.1’s new features. [...]

3/18/2022

miscellaneous

Welcome to My New Blog!

Hi there! Let me quickly introduce myself and read what content you can expect in this blog. [...]

3/18/2022