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Software Dev Diary #12 - Progress (or lack thereof) Report

Current stage: WordPress Battlefield

Due to work commitments, I'm fully focusing on WordPress and PHP. Most other activities or studies are on hold. Frustrating in a way, but work puts food on the table and roof over my head.

I'm quickly growing to dislike the plug-in clunkiness and bloat. It mirrors the package bloat well known to JavaScript and NPM but I find it even worse in this case. I very much doubt I'll go back to WordPress once this project is over or reaches maintenance mode.

On the other hand, I understand why it's become so successful over the years. It's just not my cup of tea and it doesn't quite match the direction I want to pursue.


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A software dev diary is like a personal journal but for your development projects. What is a diary used for? It’s where you log your ideas, progress, challenges, and even those late-night breakthroughs. It keeps you focused and helps you reflect on your growth as a developer. Plus, it's a lifesaver when debugging because you’ve already documented your thought process and decisions.

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