#PHP
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September 22, 2025· Updated March 5, 2026
A reflection on early freelance web development experiences, focusing on WordPress specialization after transitioning from DocWorks. Covers plugin customization, client relationships, reputation management, and the dynamics of remote freelance work in the early 2010s.
September 22, 2025· Updated March 5, 2026
A detailed account of transitioning from over three years as a cable installation contractor to becoming a full-time freelance web developer. Covers misclassification challenges, rediscovering programming skills, and the breakthrough moment leveraging Upwork to escape manual labor.
September 16, 2025· Updated March 5, 2026
A biographical account of early software development experiences at a doctor's office, working on the DocWorks electronic medical records system. Covers the evolution from Perl-based flat files to a hybrid system incorporating Ruby on Rails, PHP, and MySQL across multiple operating systems.