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The Brain Dump

Real talk on software, business efficiency, and the stuff that actually drives growth. No content marketing fluff. Just things we have found useful, interesting, or worth writing down.

What you will find here: Practical articles on custom software development, Shopify, Laravel, WordPress, business efficiency, ecommerce, and the occasional honest opinion piece from Rob and Jason.
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The Hidden Costs of Cheap Hosting

Cheap hosting looks like a bargain — until your site crashes, slows down, or disappears. That £20 a month you saved can quickly turn into thousands lost in downtime, poor performance, and damage control. Here’s why paying a little more for reliable hosting is worth every penny.

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Weekly Newsletter Friday 7th Nov 2025 - Fewer distractions. Faster delivery. Better results.

Cutting scope isn’t about doing less, it’s about finishing what matters. When you stop saying yes to every idea, you protect your team’s focus, move projects forward faster, and ship work that actually makes an impact.

Trimming the excess doesn’t mean lowering your standards or thinking smaller. It means being clear about what truly adds value, and having the discipline to ignore everything else until the important work is done. That’s how great teams build momentum, one focused release at a time.

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Modernizing Shopify Inventory: Using inventorySetQuantities

Shopify is consistently improving its APIs to offer developers more robust and granular control over store data. A key area of change is inventory management. The older inventoryActivate mutation is now deprecated in favour of more explicit and flexible mutations like inventorySetQuantities.
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Small Tweaks, Big Wins in Development

Small changes in your code, UX, and workflows can add up to major gains in performance, conversions, and team efficiency. Here’s how to spot those tweak-sized opportunities and turn them into big wins for your business.
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What Is a Shopify Select Partner and Why Should You Use One?

In the fast-evolving world of e-commerce, finding the right expert to help build, optimize, and scale your online store can be the difference between good and great. That’s where Shopify Select Partners like Dev Partners come in. But what does it mean to be a Shopify Select Partner, and why should your business consider working with one?
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Is Your COBOL System a Dinosaur in the Digital Age? Time for an Upgrade!

For decades, COBOL has been the workhorse behind countless critical systems, particularly in finance and government. It's a testament to its reliability and robustness. But in today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, clinging to your legacy COBOL system might be holding your business back. Are you starting to feel like you're driving a vintage car in a Formula 1 race?
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Unlocking Growth with Shopify Collective: A Game-Changer for Fashion Brands

As a Shopify Partner specialising in the women’s fashion sector, we’re always on the lookout for tools that empower brands to expand their reach and drive sales. Shopify Collective is one such innovation, designed to revolutionise the way retailers and suppliers collaborate. If you haven’t explored this game-changing feature yet, here’s why it’s worth your attention.
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