Syntax 819: Fun and Profitable Side Projects for Developers
Syntax 819 looks at side projects for developers: small tools, weird experiments, learning projects, money ideas, and the problem of actually finishing one…
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Building the OSJ AI Tool Matrix
I built the OSJ AI Tool Matrix as a custom WordPress plugin, because a hand-edited table of AI tools sounded like a future migraine with admin edits. Oh dear.
Read moreLAMP Is Still Enough for Most Web Projects
Most developers aren’t building Netflix. For normal web projects, PHP, MySQL, Apache and cron still do the job without startup architecture up front. Usually.
Read moreNot Every Side Project Needs a Modern JavaScript Stack
Simple stacks like PHP, MySQL, Apache, and cron jobs are still enough for many solo builder projects. Not every web app needs JavaScript complexity.
Read moreHow to Set Up a Fresh Ubuntu Home Server for Local Web Development
Turn an old PC into a useful Ubuntu home server for web development, with Apache, MySQL, PHP, SSL, domains, and safer outside access.
Read moreThe Safer AI Coding Workflow I’m Using to Build Terralog.online
A practical AI coding workflow for solo builders: give the assistant the latest real code, ask for focused full-file patches, test the app yourself, then commit only what works.
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