AWS Weekly Roundup: One-click Lambda setup prompt, OpenAI GPT-5.6 models on Bedrock, and more (July 20, 2026)
Last week, my team visited Seoul to meet AWS Korea User Group (AWSKRUG) leaders. AWSKRUG is…
20+ Best Color Grading LUTs for Lightroom
You can use Lightroom Look-Up Tables (LUTs) to improve the look of any photo. They provide…
When It Makes Sense To “Block” The Main Thread
The common rule of thumb is to never “block” the browser’s main thread when running JavaScript…
No, People Don’t Want More AI In Their Life
Many companies assume everyone craves new AI features. But the reality is that most people don’t…
Amazon SQS turns 20: Two decades of reliable messaging at scale
On July 13, 2006, we launched Amazon Simple Queue Service (Amazon SQS) as one of the…
AWS Weekly Roundup: AWS Builder Center at 1 year, Network Scanning in Security Hub, Loom for AWS, and more (July 13, 2026)
AWS Builder Center turned one year old last week. Launched on July 9, 2025, the platform…
AI in the WordPress Dashboard: Which Tasks Are Worth It?
AI-based features have been available in WordPress for quite some time. Several third-party plugins facilitate connections…
From Kickoff To First Concept: How To Turn Brand Strategy Into Visual Direction
The strongest visual concepts don’t start in Figma. They start with the right questions. Explore the…
Designing For Distressed Users: Why Mental Health Apps Shouldn’t Follow Every UI Fashion
Many UI trends are designed to capture attention and signal innovation, but those goals often conflict…
5 Things To Know About Your Client’s WordPress Website
If you offer WordPress maintenance services, odds are you’ll inherit a website built by someone else….
Meet Kirki: WordPress’s First Visual Builder With An Infinite Canvas
We have been building websites inside boxes for years on WordPress. Let’s take a closer look…
AWS Weekly Roundup: Claude Sonnet 5 on AWS, Amazon WorkSpaces for AI agents, AWS service availability updates, and more (July 6, 2026)
A couple of editions ago I wrote about what I find so energizing about working with…
