Author: Matt Yeend
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Building a CRM/ERP with Laravel and Vue
Over the past few weeks, I have been working on a project that I wanted to share. It is a CRM/ERP built with Laravel on the backend and Vue on the frontend. The goal was to create something lightweight, practical, and easy to use for managing customers, deals, and internal processes. The idea started simple.…
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The Reality of Web Development Freelancing
Web development freelancing is often painted as the perfect career move. Flexible hours, choosing your own clients, and working from anywhere all sound ideal. The reality is a little more complex, but for many developers it is also far more rewarding. Freelancing is not just about writing code. It is about running a small business,…
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A Collection of Laravel Packages I’ve Built to Solve Real Problems
Over time, I’ve found myself solving the same problems across different Laravel projects. Rather than re-implementing the same solutions again and again, I started extracting them into small, focused packages that are easy to drop into any application. Below is an overview of the Laravel packages I’ve built so far, what they do, and the…
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Crafting Code and Christmas Cheer: A Web Developer’s End-of-Year Note
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As the year winds down and Christmas makes everything feel a little softer and brighter, most web developers are trying to wrap things up before the holidays begin. There is always one more feature to finish, one more tiny bug to chase and one more release that really ought to go out before everyone disappears…
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The Web Developer Job Market in 2025: A UK Overview
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The job market for web developers in 2025 presents both opportunities and challenges. If you work in web development, or plan to enter the field, it is worth understanding what is driving demand, how pay is evolving, and what employers are now looking for. The picture is complex but not bleak, particularly for those who…
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How Web Development Has Evolved Over the Last Five Years
The world of web development has changed dramatically over the past five years. Technologies have matured, expectations have risen, and the way developers build and deliver websites has become more sophisticated than ever before. From the rise of modern JavaScript frameworks to the influence of artificial intelligence, today’s web looks and feels very different from…
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Mental Health in Web Development: Navigating Remote Work and Office Life
Working in web development can be an exciting career. We get to solve problems, build products that people actually use, and learn new skills almost daily. But the nature of the job also comes with challenges that can quietly chip away at mental health if they are not recognised and managed. Over the past few…
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The Realities of Remote Working
Remote working has become more than a passing trend. It is now a defining feature of modern professional life. What once felt like a temporary solution during lockdowns has settled into the daily routine of millions. The question is no longer whether remote work is here to stay. It is how we adapt to it…
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Exploring New Laravel Packages to Supercharge Your Workflow
Laravel’s ecosystem continues to expand with tools that help developers streamline their workflows, enforce best practices, and improve application reliability. Recently, several new packages have been released by me that deserve attention. These tools cover everything from enum generation to service layer scaffolding, logging, and application health monitoring. Let us take a closer look at…
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Theme-Based Sprint Planning – Focusing on Strategic Goals
IntroductionInstead of just pulling backlog items based on capacity, some teams plan sprints around themes—a strategic goal or objective (e.g., “Improve checkout flow” or “Enhance mobile responsiveness”). This helps align sprints with business priorities. ✅ Pros ❌ Cons ConclusionTheme-based sprint planning works well when strategic alignment matters more than raw velocity. It’s best for cross-functional…