I’m a web developer. Let me help you unlock the power of web design even if you’ve never written a single line of code. I just had a phone call with a client. I had to mention the word CSS to explain something else. And he asked: What is CSS? Big mistake! That question took us down a 30-minutes digression path. So, I decided to write a demystifying article about CSS, for him and the likes of him.

Debunking Myths, Embracing Simplicity, and a Dash of 90s Nostalgia . I always chuckle when my wife starts typing any website by starting with www. She doesn’t know that time and tech has moved on and that this is an unnecessary step now. Can’t blame her. She’s the non-tech wife of a techie guy after all. But for the rest of the world, let me set the record straight, by this article.

Just yesterday, I had a verbal fight over the phone with a client who insisted that Wordpress was the way to go for his business. And insisting that I take up the project using Wordpress. I tried to convince him otherwise. Debate lasted ONE hour. I was tired. He seemed tired too. Like 2 gladiators in the stadium, glaring after a showdown. Never again, I thought. So, I’m writing this article.

As a software developer in Singapore with decades of experience, I’ve heard it all. From “It’s just a small app” to “We’re a startup trying to make it big!” — clients have come to me with tales so dramatic, they could rival a Netflix series. While I understand everyone has a budget, there’s something we need to address: using sob stories to negotiate lower costs isn’t the way to build a successful relationship with your developer.

Or am I just being efficient? When you hear the term “code copying,” does it sound like a secret crime? Like a developer caught in the act, peeking at someone else’s homework? Well, let me spill the beans: I do it. And spoiler alert — I don’t think it’s cheating. Stick around, and I’ll explain why it’s more like being resourceful than rule-breaking.

The Surprising Truth That Will Save Your Business Money! To Hire or Not to Hire, That Is the Question! Someone just called me this morning. A simple question almost led to an argument. He was sooo insistent that heshould be hiring a full-time web developer.

A Singaporean Developer’s Perspective. If you’ve ever wondered how apps, websites, or systems magically talk to each other, congratulations — you’ve just stumbled into the nerdy world of APIs. Don’t worry, I’m here to hold your hand through this digital jungle. Before you start imagining APIs as a secret society of programmers in black hoodies, let me clear that up. No, it’s not like Hogwarts for geeks (though that would be cool). API stands for Application Programming Interface. Still confused? Thought so. Let me break it down.

Not the One You Eat! If you’ve ever browsed the web and wondered, “Why does this site seem to know me better than my best friend?” — you’ve just met cookies. Not the chocolate chip variety (though those are delicious too), but the tiny data packets that live in your browser. Let’s unwrap this digital mystery, shall we?

To add a WhatsApp button to your website, you can use the WhatsApp API link, which allows users to start a chat with a specified phone number directly from your site. Here's a step-by-step guide.