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Weekly Newsletter Friday 19th Dec 2025 - The Great API Translation Game

APIs are meant to be a calm, structured conversation between systems. In reality, it is often two slightly drunk people trying to communicate at a noisy party, which is why integrations fail in such creative ways.

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Why Kent Is Becoming a Hotspot for Shopify Brands

Kent is fast becoming a hotspot for Shopify brands. From food producers to fashion labels, local businesses are using Shopify to scale quickly and compete nationally.

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Why Kent Is Becoming a Hotspot for Shopify Brands

Weekly Newsletter Friday 12th Dec 2025 - Why Your Code Breaks Only When Someone Is Watching

A light-hearted look at the universal law of software demos: code works perfectly right up until someone is watching, then environments, configs, and caches decide to join the chaos.

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Why Kent Is Becoming the UK’s Quiet Tech Powerhouse

Kent has become one of the UK’s most promising tech regions. Fuelled by talent staying local, better infrastructure, and a rising founder community. Here’s why businesses in Kent are levelling up fast.

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Why Kent Is Becoming the UK’s Quiet Tech Powerhouse

Weekly Newsletter Friday 5th Dec 2025 - The Developer’s Natural Predator: The Unexpected Slack Message

A lighthearted look at the true enemy of developer productivity: the surprise “quick question mate” message that destroys deep focus and derails an entire afternoon.

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Weekly Newsletter Friday 28th Nov 2025 - When WordPress Is Perfect (and When It Isn’t)

Choosing between WordPress, Shopify, or a custom build does not have to be guesswork. Each platform shines in different situations, and knowing when to use which one can save you time, money, and a lot of future headaches.

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How to Brief Developers and Actually Get What You Want

A great development project starts with a great brief. Clear goals, useful context, and open communication help developers deliver exactly what you imagined, without delays or surprises.

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How to Brief Developers and Actually Get What You Want

Weekly Newsletter Friday 21st Nov 2025 - How to Spot a Great Developer Before You Hire

Great developers stand out long before you see their code. Look for curiosity, honesty, and practical problem solving if you want to spot the right person before you hire.

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Simple Beats Clever Every Time

It’s tempting to build clever systems that automate everything... until they break. Simpler tools are faster, easier to maintain, and keep your team moving without constant fixes. Here’s why simple always beats clever.

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Simple Beats Clever Every Time

Weekly Newsletter Friday 14th Nov 2025 - Automation That Quietly Saves Your Week

Great developers stand out long before you see their code. Look for curiosity, honesty, and practical problem solving if you want to spot the right person before you hire.

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