The Architecture of Zero-Bloat WordPress in 2026
Why replacing visual page builders with custom Full Site Editing (FSE) themes and bespoke ACF Pro Gutenberg blocks results in 4x faster load speeds and better editorial control.
// 06_technical notes & blog
Engineering notes on shipping production software.
Deep dives into backend architecture, high-scale WordPress engineering, Redis caching strategies, and Core Web Vitals optimization.
Scaling WordPress with Redis Object Caching & OPcache
A practical guide to configuring Redis persistent object caching, OPcache memory buffers, and eliminating slow MySQL queries on high-traffic e-commerce platforms.
Designing Secure, Versioned REST APIs in PHP 8.3
Building clean RESTful controllers inside WordPress and Laravel with strict typing, HMAC authorization headers, rate limiting, and webhook event emitters.
Achieving 100/100 Core Web Vitals on Production WooCommerce
Strategies to eliminate Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS), optimize Largest Contentful Paint (LCP), and minimize Interaction to Next Paint (INP) on product pages.