Just because you can build it doesn't mean you should
Advice
Building software is cheap now. Which means it's never been easier to spend good money building the wrong thing.
One developer, multiple disciplines, creating digital products that actually work.
I’m Niall — a developer and designer with over 20 years’ experience creating web systems, APIs, and games that deliver real results. I combine code, design, and problem-solving to turn complex ideas into digital products people can use and enjoy.
Vibe coding vs knowing the vibe
Blog
If you've not come across the term, vibe coding is where you describe what you want to an AI and let it write the code for you.
That cheap Wordpress theme is going to cost you far more than you paid for it
Technical Opinions
The marketplace model looks cheap upfront. A £49 theme, a stack of plugins, a developer who moves on once invoiced. Over three years it costs significantly more — and it's never obvious until something breaks
I skipped proper testing on my own site. A stranger on the internet caught it before I did.
Process & Practice
I updated a parent theme and silently broke the mobile layout. A stranger caught it before I did. I do this professionally. It's the clearest illustration I know of why you cannot assume.