🚨Most developers write code. But fewer developers actually ship products.
💡 Ever noticed how many projects get stuck at "it works on my machine"?
That’s not just a meme—it’s a career trap.
Over 4+ years as a software developer working with PHP, Laravel, MySQL, JavaScript, and DevOps tools, I’ve realized something powerful:
👉 Your real value isn’t only in writing clean code—it’s in delivering working software that runs in production.
Here’s what changed my game:
✅ Learning to deploy Laravel apps on different servers (Apache, Nginx, shared hosting, VPS, cloud).
✅ Understanding databases beyond queries—optimizing MySQL for performance.
✅ Bridging frontend (JavaScript) with backend (PHP/Laravel) so clients see results faster.
✅ Picking up just enough DevOps to avoid waiting for someone else to "push my work live."
When you combine these skills → You’re not just a coder, you become a problem-solver who takes projects from idea → deployment → impact.
🔑 That’s the difference between being replaceable and being irreplaceable.
👉 So here’s my question for you:
Do you focus more on writing code or on delivering working products?
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