• PHPNomad As An MVC Framework

    PHPNomad As An MVC Framework

    So PHPNomad can run as an MVC framework now. That’s neat. I needed a way to make Siren run outside of WordPress. After careful consideration, I decided the best route to take was to set up the last couple of packages needed to just make PHPNomad capable of running as its own MVC framework. I spent a weekend creating the strategies that WordPress handles for Siren using various Symfony packages and other dependencies. After that, I structured it so that the app runs PHPNomad, registers the routes embedded in the application properly, and allows you to create views specific to…

  • Alex Standiford

    This prompt yielded some really solid copy for Novatorius’ About Page:

    The attached document is a conversation I had with ChatGPT about Novatorius’ website. In this, we talk a little bit about how to create the about page for Novatorius.

    Some rules:

    You must not refer to this as “mine” or “I”. This is is a “we” and “us” thing. This is a business I run, but it’s not “me”.

    This should use the golden circle (Why, How, What)

    It should keep the nautical themes minimal. It’s tempting to use them but I think in this context it’ll be tacky.

    Avoid saying “status quo”

    I really want you focus heavily on what we believe. This page should capture the “about us” mostly through those beliefs. Nearly everything in this page should talk about beliefs, tenants, and values.

    I do not want you to mention anything that even remotely suggests what we do. That is not the purpose of this page. This should be all about encapsulating the spirit of what Novatorius is.

  • Alex Standiford

    Flying my Quantum this morning. Exciting to get the right amount of wind to actually do some fun stuff with it!

  • Alex Standiford

    Reminiscing back to 2020 when we were spending our first Christmas in the camper. Of all of our setup, there was something so special about the first one.

  • Alex Standiford

    Hot take – Noelle is better than Elf.

  • Alex Standiford

    I’ve been working on the Novatorius brand, and getting a better understanding for just what on earth my business “is”. It’s all been in my head, and feels great to get it all out of my head. I was even able to get a brand and style guide put together! Here’s a little sneak peek.

  • Alex Standiford

    One of the most unexpectedly great things about my personal site has been that it allows me to test ideas quickly. No domain, no website, nothing. Just toss up a page on the site and try it. Improve, iterate, and transition if it proves worthwhile.

  • Alex Standiford

    This is your annual reminder that Last.fm exists, and is a platform-agnostic way to get that super fun Spotify Wrapped thing we all love so much.

  • Alex Standiford

    Settling into a routine.

    Use ChatGPT to have a conversation and get the stuff out of my head.

    Use Claude to discuss that discussion, disseminate key details, and extract what I need from it.

  • Alex Standiford

    I got a flat cap and I’m so excited about it!

Alex
Alex
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Founder of Novatorius & creator of Siren Affiliates. WordPress engineer and partnership advocate helping businesses grow with flexible incentive programs.

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