Hey! I’m Michal
Software engineer · Conference speaker · University lecturer · PhD student. I've been building things on the web for 10+ years — Laravel has been my companion for most of that ride. I genuinely love making software that feels good to use: clean code, solid architecture, no unnecessary complexity.
Why You Should Use PHP Enums Instead of Strings in PHP
Switching from strings to PHP Enums can transform your code’s reliability, readability, and structure. Enums, introduced in PHP 8.1, reduce errors, improve type safety, and centralize values, making handling fixed sets like statuses or roles easier.
A Dive into "Laravel" Design Patterns: Action Pattern, Repository Pattern, and Query Service
Discover how to structure your Laravel projects with the Action, Repository, and Query Service patterns. Learn when to use each one, why we chose certain patterns, and how they simplify complex logic.
The Minimax Algorithm: How the AI Outthinks You
So, here's the deal: the Minimax algorithm is a decision-making strategy used in two-player games like Tic Tac Toe, where players take turns, and the game has a finite number of moves. The algorithm's goal is simple: maximize your score while minimizing your opponent's.
Building a Tic Tac Toe Game with Laravel: Because Sometimes You Just Need Some Fun
Let’s be real: as software engineers, we spend a lot of time coding solutions to complex problems. But every now and then, you need a break from the usual grind.
Git 101: Introduction to Version Control
In the world of software development, Git is one of the most widely used version control systems. Whether you’re working on a solo project or collaborating with a large team, Git provides a robust way to track changes in your code, manage versions, and collaborate effectively.
Introduction to CSS
Design is an integral part of web application development. To make the design of our web application interesting and eye-pleasing, we need to give our HTML a strong foundation in styling. This is where CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) comes into play.
Absolute path vs. relative path
In web development, understanding file paths is crucial. Paths act as guides to locate web page elements, such as HTML files and images, ensuring they are properly linked. This guide highlights the difference between absolute and relative paths, their importance, and how they're used in web project management.