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Development
Laravel explained in three minutes
Laravel explained in three minutes

Let’s get one thing out of the way: this one’s not for developers, it’s for the rest of us.

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21 Oct, 2025 2 min read
Community
When to Build Your Own Membership Platform (and When Not To)
When to Build Your Own Membership Platform (and When Not To)

I’ll let you in on a secret, not every membership organisation needs a bespoke membership platform.

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21 Oct, 2025 6 min read
Events
Our experience at Code Europe
Our experience at Code Europe

The vibrant city of Kraków recently played host to one of Europe’s most anticipated tech gatherings - Code Europe 2025. Key highlights, standout sessions and overall thoughts about Kat's first conference attendance experience.

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15 Oct, 2025 5 min read
Community
Design for AWE
Design for AWE

Anchor. Wonder. Connection. The blueprint for unforgettable memberships.

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09 Sep, 2025 3 min read
Development
Three announcements from Laracon US 2025 that will save you money
Three announcements from Laracon US 2025 that will save you money

We were there, not just to learn but to take what we’ve learnt and share how it applies to your community, product or business.

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04 Sep, 2025 4 min read
Development
Our Laracon US 2025 Experience
Our Laracon US 2025 Experience

Our reflections and thoughts on our trip to Denver for Laracon US 2025.

A portrait of Pete Heslop
29 Aug, 2025 4 min read
Community
Community building - the LEGO way
Community building - the LEGO way

I recently had the chance to speak with Jake McKee, who is a principal consultant, who has worked with or for the likes of LEGO, Apple and many more.

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26 Jun, 2025 2 min read
Development
Laracon 2025!
Laracon 2025!

Laracon US, the flagship event for all things Laravel, is just around the corner and this year, it’s in Denver.

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26 Jun, 2025 2 min read
Community
Speed to Activation: Why Canva’s Communities Don’t Wait Around
Speed to Activation: Why Canva’s Communities Don’t Wait Around

When I speak with Australians in the tech space, there's one brand they're incredibly proud is from down-under... Canva.

24 Jun, 2025 3 min read
Development
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Writing Code Is Like Writing Poetry 🎨

There are many different ways to write code, we take pride in crafting reliable, long-lasting applications which are a joy to develop.

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19 Jun, 2025 3 min read
Community
Human Connections at Scale: Inside B Lab's Community Philosophy
Human Connections at Scale: Inside B Lab's Community Philosophy

“Community is built by people.” That reminder from Silvia Laserna, Community Manager at B Lab U.S. & Canada, is more than a soundbite.

16 Jun, 2025 4 min read
Community
The Technology Is Not the Community
The Technology Is Not the Community

Community strategy often starts in the wrong place: platform first, people second.

A portrait of Pete Heslop
09 Jun, 2025 3 min read
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