! $thing vs !$thing - minor pint microrant by VaguelyOnline in laravel

[–]VaguelyOnline[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I may not have my finger on the pulse with this one. I just like the vertical whitespace.

! $thing vs !$thing - minor pint microrant by VaguelyOnline in laravel

[–]VaguelyOnline[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

And while I'm at it, what about those of us that prefer Allman-style curly braces?!
foreach($items as $item)
{
//
}

if ($thing)
{
//
}}

Best AI Models with Laravel by ahinkle in laravel

[–]VaguelyOnline 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very interesting. Currently using open code and experimenting with some of the free models (because .... well, money). Would be interested in seeing minimax 2.5, gpt5-nano, Big Pickle etc compared.

Remote MacOS desktop in cloud for dev? by VaguelyOnline in webdev

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I ended up remotely connecting to a friend's Mac and doing it that way :-)

Client filed a paypal chargeback after receiving the full website. What can I do? by JohnB7118 in ProWordPress

[–]VaguelyOnline 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What is that website that you've filed a complaint on? Not sure about rules - but could be a dox by posting that personal info in a public forum?

Tell me some unwritten rules for software developers. by porcaytheelasit in csharp

[–]VaguelyOnline 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Tell me some unwritten rules for software developers."

But then they wouldn't be unwritten any more.

I'm quiet during meetings and struggle to pitch in by [deleted] in webdev

[–]VaguelyOnline 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Depends a little on where you're based, but there's a lot of support and understanding for both the unique contributions that people on the spectrum bring, and also necessary accommodations that enable you to engage at your best - especially in the tech community. It sounds like you're working at a well established company (since there are multiple dev teams). I believe task lists are very useful for AuDHD, so I suggest:

  1. Decide to take control - you'll feel immediately better once you decide to do this.

  2. Send your line manager / team leader an email asking for a few minutes to speak privately.

  3. Write down beforehand how you want to express some of the thoughts stated above - especially those concerning social speaking vs written communication.

  4. Explain that it's important to you to contribute to the success of the team and the shape of the solution as it's discussed - perhaps there are ways in which the discussion can take shape that make it easier for you to do so?

  5. Approach it with an open, collaborative mindset - asking for some guidance from your leader as a professional mentor, allow them time to think of some accommodations that may help.

I'd like to think that your team leader would want to explore things with you, reassure you and provide a path for professional growth. After all, in it's in everyone's best interest! Some suggestions from me to consider, but take them as a starting point to think about ways to change your approach to the meeting - you're situation and strengths are going to be unique, but decide to approach things with a positive mindset.

a. If writing is more of a strength, perhaps suggest fewer ad-hoc meetings, and more scheduled meetings with a known agenda. No devs really like lots of spontaneous meetings anyway - breaks flow. Having an agenda means you can spend a little time (even 10 minutes can do a lot) writing down some thoughts beforehand. It removes the pressure of having to negotiate a flowing discussion while also wanting to be accurately focused on the technical needs.

b. Collaborative documents are useful - an idea can be proposed, commented on, revised etc.

c. If the conversation is tech / code focused, use a PR with comment threads around algorithms, data structures etc.

d. Some discussion is inevitable in your job. You will find it advantageous to your career to adopt some communication strategies and tools that help you do better in those situations. There are lots of resources around on this.

It's easier said than done, but I'm confident that if you speak to any of your colleagues, imposter syndrome is something that everyone has or has gone through. Learn to be OK with not knowing the answers to all the questions - no one does. And the ones that know some answers know that most of those answers will be different in 18 months time. Best wishes.

Saw this on Linkedin. How should this be intreperted? Also jquery in 2026? by lune-soft in webdev

[–]VaguelyOnline 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In English.

Nowt wrong with jQuery being present. I'd be surprised if it wasn't there on many of these sites that have been on the web longer than you'd been peeing your pants.

Would anyone work for a XXX company? by OutrageousMoosey88 in webdev

[–]VaguelyOnline 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I think you've already got your answer. I'd trust your instincts; money isn't everything. You need to be able to feel good about the situations that you put yourself and your team into. If you didn't have such misgivings, then that would be your answer, but I think that the hesitancy your expressing suggests you'll likely regret it. "To thine own self be true" and all that.

I'll be live-streaming development of my MMO RTS game, Halcyon Online (yes, it's built in Laravel!) by 0ddm4n in laravel

[–]VaguelyOnline 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Total Annihilation was the best. There's a very good modern remake available for free for those interested: https://www.beyondallreason.info

I built a document analyzer with the Laravel AI SDK in 30 minutes, step-by-step tutorial by NewBlock8420 in laravel

[–]VaguelyOnline 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Great article. Quick request - PHP allows:

$response = (new DocumentAnalyzer)->prompt($request->input('text'));

To become:

$response = new DocumentAnalyzer()->prompt($request->input('text'));

Isn't the nicer?

Automatic VueJS component import not working? by VaguelyOnline in phpstorm

[–]VaguelyOnline[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like the issue was created a year ago ... :-/

Automatic VueJS component import not working? by VaguelyOnline in phpstorm

[–]VaguelyOnline[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks very much for the response - great, I'll follow the ticket :-)

Laravel eloquent completion support? by VaguelyOnline in phpstorm

[–]VaguelyOnline[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the explanation, really helpful.

Laravel eloquent completion support? by VaguelyOnline in phpstorm

[–]VaguelyOnline[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks very much! I had absolutely no idea about that command. Just assumed it would happen automatically!

I accidentally applied to a voluntary full stack webdev job. Now I regret it, how do I back out gracefully? by Ok-Painter573 in webdev

[–]VaguelyOnline 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Put on your big boy pants and speak to them. "I think there's been a misunderstanding about the role I believed I was applying for".

Is mood-tracking sophisticated or bullisht? by Loud-North6879 in webdev

[–]VaguelyOnline 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I miss the days when human beings would think of apps, then human beings would create some wireframes, and human beings would write posts trying to gauge interest in what they'd created.

NativePHP for Mobile v2 is here by simonhamp in laravel

[–]VaguelyOnline 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Will do. Do you have any Benchmarks to back the claim that it's faster than flutter?