Question 1

What is PHPWolf

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{"time":1769648364417,"blocks":[{"id":"8R6U9w-iLN","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"PHPWolf is my public home for building and documenting software systems.  It's where I share projects, tools, notes, and the thinking behind them."}}],"version":"2.31.0"}

Question 2

Is PHPWolf a company or a personal site?

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{"time":1769648423275,"blocks":[{"id":"EZyet5sobR","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Both, in a way."}},{"id":"Glko4Zy8vn","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"PHPWolf is a personal brand and working identity, but also anchors a small ecosystem of tools and projects that may grow into more formal offerings over time."}}],"version":"2.31.0"}

Question 3

What kinds of projects live here?

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{"time":1769648577724,"blocks":[{"id":"EpbtfM9JVv","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Primarily:"}},{"id":"2A5S7Bxarj","type":"list","data":{"style":"unordered","meta":{},"items":[{"content":"Software platforms and tools (like DenCMS)","meta":{},"items":[]},{"content":"Infrastructure and workflow experiments","meta":{},"items":[]},{"content":"Writing about architecture, maintenance, and systems thinking","meta":{},"items":[]},{"content":"Occasional game design projects","meta":{},"items":[]}]}},{"id":"nS_sTfPIOS","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Some projects are public, some are experimental, and some stay private until they're ready."}}],"version":"2.31.0"}

Question 4

What is DenCMS?

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{"time":1769648666558,"blocks":[{"id":"EDU7VMpCBX","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"DenCMS is a multi-site content management foundation I'm building for real-world use: multiple brands, shared infrastructure, and sane workflows."}},{"id":"tMhm7ogmzx","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"PHPWolf itself runs on DenCMS."}}],"version":"2.31.0"}

Question 5

Is DenCMS available or open source?

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{"time":1769650491465,"blocks":[{"id":"P_RPpw_NQk","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Not yet.  DenCMS is something I'm actively shaping and protecting at the moment.  It's not public yet, but I'm happy to talk if you're curious or think it might be a good fit."}}],"version":"2.31.0"}

Question 6

Is this site a portfolio?

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{"time":1769650205140,"blocks":[{"id":"QKm8qZjs6r","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Partially, but not really.  At least not in a traditional sense."}},{"id":"U2ACWJsToI","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"PHPWolf shows work in progress, decisions made, lessons learned."}},{"id":"KOzGikZ-LI","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"It's closer to showcase + field notes than a brochure or portfolio."}}],"version":"2.31.0"}

Question 7

Do you take on client or consulting work?

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Question 8

What technologies and stacks do you work with?

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{"time":1769649084037,"blocks":[{"id":"73DiXbGEew","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"I'm a full-stack developer, but most of my work centers around:"}},{"id":"f8ojUod02W","type":"list","data":{"style":"unordered","meta":{},"items":[{"content":"PHP (specializing in Laravel, but I'm comfortable with all things PHP)","meta":{},"items":[]},{"content":"Vue / Inertia / Livewire","meta":{},"items":[]},{"content":"Relational databases","meta":{},"items":[]},{"content":"Linux infrastructure and deployment pipelines","meta":{},"items":[]}]}},{"id":"T1bllXfape","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"That said, tools matter less than principles.  I'm stack-flexible when the problem demands it."}}],"version":"2.31.0"}

Question 9

Why the emphasis on "maintenance" and "entropy"?

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{"time":1769649260802,"blocks":[{"id":"4z2Xi3uJeX","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Because that's where most systems struggle."}},{"id":"QVHkvQhjFW","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Building and deploying features is easy.  Keeping systems healthy over time is harder and more valuable.  My work is shaped by that reality."}}],"version":"2.31.0"}

Question 10

What is "Build Wisely. Steward Wisely"?

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{"time":1769650520851,"blocks":[{"id":"2-E4eCXe3n","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"It's a shorthand for how I approach work."}},{"id":"b7g_yZ5IzY","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Build with care and restraint.  Then take responsibility for what you deploy. Maintenance isn't an afterthought.  It's part of the job."}}],"version":"2.31.0"}

Question 11

How often is this site updated?

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{"time":1769649573064,"blocks":[{"id":"TUky9tbtIZ","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Irregularly, by design."}},{"id":"Jn0DSqrArZ","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Updates happen when something meaningful changes: a release, a decision, a new direction.  I'm not always optimizing for frequency, but I try to make regular updates when something meaningful happens."}}],"version":"2.31.0"}

Question 12

Is everything here finished and stable?

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{"time":1769649693387,"blocks":[{"id":"BQ-tZt4T53","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"No."}},{"id":"EBhFJyHV92","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Some things are stable.  Some are experiments.  Some are halfway between idea and implementation.  Some are in various test phases.  I try to be clear about which is which."}}],"version":"2.31.0"}

Question 13

How can I get in touch?

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{"time":1769650001955,"blocks":[{"id":"oKGVAWeCKi","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Use the contact form or send a short email with context:"}},{"id":"oItPweAkPO","type":"list","data":{"style":"unordered","meta":{},"items":[{"content":"What are you building?","meta":{},"items":[]},{"content":"If stuck, what are you stuck on?","meta":{},"items":[]},{"content":"Any constraints (timeline, budget, stack)","meta":{},"items":[]}]}},{"id":"PlP43g05zX","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Clear questions tend to get clear answers."}}],"version":"2.31.0"}

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