How to Refactor Interdependent PHP Files With PhpStorm and AI
Refactor legacy PHP code with PhpStorm by mapping dependencies, preserving dynamic WordPress contracts, using AI within clear limits, and verifying every change.
Mike Lopez
Practical notes on PHP, WordPress, AI workflows, and engineering leadership.
WordPress, PHP, Product Development, and Remote Engineering leadership
How to Review AI-Generated PHP Code Without Fooling Yourself
Review AI-generated PHP code with a disciplined checklist for assumptions, WordPress security, data access, compatibility, tests, and maintainability in production.
What WordPress's Real-Time Collaboration Delay Teaches Software Teams
WordPress delayed real-time collaboration after finding architectural and performance risks. The decision offers practical lessons for software teams before they ship.
Pax Silica Philippines: Why I Support It With Eyes Wide Open
I support Pax Silica Philippines for its potential to create skilled jobs, attract future-tech investment, and strengthen security, but only with safeguards and accountability.
PHP 8.5 for WordPress Developers: Features Worth Using
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WordPress 7.1 for Plugin Developers: What Actually Matters
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AI and Jobs in the Philippines: How Filipinos Can Cope and Adapt
AI and jobs in the Philippines are already changing together. See which workers face the most pressure, what the research actually says, and how Filipinos can adapt.
WordPress in the Philippines: The Quiet Engine Behind Company Websites
WordPress in the Philippines remains a practical engine behind company websites, supported by dominant market share, local developer talent, and a thriving community.
WordPress Is Becoming an Agent Platform, Not Just an AI Writing Tool
WordPress AI agents are moving beyond content generation. See how the Abilities API, MCP, WooCommerce, and site context could turn WordPress into an agent platform.
Do People Still Buy WishList Member? Yes, and Here's Why
Do people still buy WishList Member? Yes. Here is why WordPress site owners still choose it for protected content, membership levels, payments, and control.