Making Tough Leadership Decisions as a Team Lead
A practical look at making tough leadership decisions, balancing short-term pain against long-term outcomes, and communicating hard calls clearly.
Writing
Page 3
How to Onboard a New Developer to Your Plugin Codebase
Bringing a new developer into your plugin project can go one of two ways: smooth and productive—or completely chaotic. I’ve seen both. Whether you’re working on a public WordPress plugin or a custom solution for a client, onboarding a new dev isn’t just about giving them access to the repo and saying “good luck.” It’s
Aligning Product Roadmaps With Team Capacity
Align product roadmaps with real team capacity so engineering plans stay achievable, sustainable, and grounded in actual delivery constraints.
Helping Developers See the Bigger Picture
Help developers see the bigger picture so they make better decisions, care more deeply about outcomes, and grow beyond ticket execution.
The Hidden Costs of Not Documenting Your Plugin Code
We’ve all done it. You’re deep in the flow, building out a plugin feature, squashing bugs, hitting milestones—and you think, “I’ll document this later.” Then later becomes never. I used to think documentation was a “nice-to-have.” Something you do when the real work is done. But over the years—especially maintaining my own WordPress plugins and
Managing Developer Workload Without Burnout
Manage developer workload without burnout by setting boundaries, protecting focus time, and pushing back on poor planning.
Keeping Team Morale High During Crunch Time
Keep team morale high during crunch time with honest communication, better prioritization, fewer interruptions, and visible leadership support.
Supporting Team Growth Without Micromanaging
Support team growth without micromanaging by setting clear outcomes, coaching effectively, and giving developers room to own their work.
Why I Still Love Developing for WordPress After 25 Years
It’s been 20+ years since I started developing with WordPress, and a lot has changed in the tech world. Frameworks have come and gone, trends have shifted, and countless tools have promised to “replace WordPress.” And yet—after all this time—I still find myself coming back to it. Not out of nostalgia or habit, but because
Hello World (Again… and Again)
Ah, the classic “Hello World” post. The blinking cursor. The blank screen. The quiet whisper of a blog rebooting for the umpteenth time. Yes, I’m back. Again. If blogs had loyalty cards, I’d have a free coffee and a stern talk from management by now. So, who am I? I’m a PHP programmer, a WordPress plugin conjurer, a