Chris Morrell
@cmorrell.com
Philadelphia father of two. Mostly talking about PHP/Laravel/React on here. He/him.
On the web @ https://cmorrell.com
Podcasting @ https://overengineered.fm/
On mastodon @ https://rtsn.dev/@chris
Formerly @ https://twitter.com/inxilpro
On the web @ https://cmorrell.com
Podcasting @ https://overengineered.fm/
On mastodon @ https://rtsn.dev/@chris
Formerly @ https://twitter.com/inxilpro
Well that went better than I could have ever imagined. What a blast. Thanks everyone for hanging!
So @benholmen.com and I are going to get on Zoom around 2pm EST and hang out—maybe work on a project, maybe chat.
If that sounds like fun, you're invited!
I'm gonna post a zoom link closer to when we get started. I'll reply or quote this post when I do.
If that sounds like fun, you're invited!
I'm gonna post a zoom link closer to when we get started. I'll reply or quote this post when I do.
January 19, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Well that went better than I could have ever imagined. What a blast. Thanks everyone for hanging!
We're still going strong! Might go for another 20 mins or so.
January 19, 2026 at 7:54 PM
We're still going strong! Might go for another 20 mins or so.
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So @benholmen.com and I are going to get on Zoom around 2pm EST and hang out—maybe work on a project, maybe chat.
If that sounds like fun, you're invited!
I'm gonna post a zoom link closer to when we get started. I'll reply or quote this post when I do.
If that sounds like fun, you're invited!
I'm gonna post a zoom link closer to when we get started. I'll reply or quote this post when I do.
January 19, 2026 at 3:30 PM
So @benholmen.com and I are going to get on Zoom around 2pm EST and hang out—maybe work on a project, maybe chat.
If that sounds like fun, you're invited!
I'm gonna post a zoom link closer to when we get started. I'll reply or quote this post when I do.
If that sounds like fun, you're invited!
I'm gonna post a zoom link closer to when we get started. I'll reply or quote this post when I do.
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Trying something new with Chris today - a little open pair programming / chat. Join us!
So @benholmen.com and I are going to get on Zoom around 2pm EST and hang out—maybe work on a project, maybe chat.
If that sounds like fun, you're invited!
I'm gonna post a zoom link closer to when we get started. I'll reply or quote this post when I do.
If that sounds like fun, you're invited!
I'm gonna post a zoom link closer to when we get started. I'll reply or quote this post when I do.
January 19, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Trying something new with Chris today - a little open pair programming / chat. Join us!
So @benholmen.com and I are going to get on Zoom around 2pm EST and hang out—maybe work on a project, maybe chat.
If that sounds like fun, you're invited!
I'm gonna post a zoom link closer to when we get started. I'll reply or quote this post when I do.
If that sounds like fun, you're invited!
I'm gonna post a zoom link closer to when we get started. I'll reply or quote this post when I do.
January 19, 2026 at 3:30 PM
So @benholmen.com and I are going to get on Zoom around 2pm EST and hang out—maybe work on a project, maybe chat.
If that sounds like fun, you're invited!
I'm gonna post a zoom link closer to when we get started. I'll reply or quote this post when I do.
If that sounds like fun, you're invited!
I'm gonna post a zoom link closer to when we get started. I'll reply or quote this post when I do.
Working on a new PhpStorm plugin that I'm *very* excited about.
January 17, 2026 at 4:37 AM
Working on a new PhpStorm plugin that I'm *very* excited about.
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They say AI is the end for developers.
They say the job market is gone.
They say learning to code is pointless.
I don’t buy it.
I think we're just getting started.
They say the job market is gone.
They say learning to code is pointless.
I don’t buy it.
I think we're just getting started.
January 14, 2026 at 8:38 PM
They say AI is the end for developers.
They say the job market is gone.
They say learning to code is pointless.
I don’t buy it.
I think we're just getting started.
They say the job market is gone.
They say learning to code is pointless.
I don’t buy it.
I think we're just getting started.
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✨ We are giving away 1 ticket to Laracon EU 2026 in Amsterdam (March 2–3)!
👉 Open to PHP/Laravel devs who do not identify as men. You can enter by Jan 31, 2026 for your chance to win.
💜 Some financial support is included.
🎉 See you in Amsterdam!
#laravel #laraconeu
👉 Open to PHP/Laravel devs who do not identify as men. You can enter by Jan 31, 2026 for your chance to win.
💜 Some financial support is included.
🎉 See you in Amsterdam!
#laravel #laraconeu
January 12, 2026 at 8:49 AM
✨ We are giving away 1 ticket to Laracon EU 2026 in Amsterdam (March 2–3)!
👉 Open to PHP/Laravel devs who do not identify as men. You can enter by Jan 31, 2026 for your chance to win.
💜 Some financial support is included.
🎉 See you in Amsterdam!
#laravel #laraconeu
👉 Open to PHP/Laravel devs who do not identify as men. You can enter by Jan 31, 2026 for your chance to win.
💜 Some financial support is included.
🎉 See you in Amsterdam!
#laravel #laraconeu
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Trying a new strategy this year:
We decided all of our dates for the year up front!
And our next meetup is February 5th at Clair, come hang out:
phpxnyc.com
We decided all of our dates for the year up front!
And our next meetup is February 5th at Clair, come hang out:
phpxnyc.com
PHP × NYC | A fresh PHP meetup for NYC area devs
A fresh PHP meetup for NYC area devs. Kicking off in 2024
phpxnyc.com
January 8, 2026 at 9:14 PM
Trying a new strategy this year:
We decided all of our dates for the year up front!
And our next meetup is February 5th at Clair, come hang out:
phpxnyc.com
We decided all of our dates for the year up front!
And our next meetup is February 5th at Clair, come hang out:
phpxnyc.com
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sysadmin hits different now
January 9, 2026 at 12:36 AM
sysadmin hits different now
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The new version of Laravel Wayfinder is available in public beta! This version transforms much more into TypeScript, straight from your PHP:
📍 Routes
⌨️ Form Requests
🗃️ Eloquent Models
🔢 PHP Enums
📃 Inertia Page Props
🌎 Inertia Shared Data
📡 Broadcast Channels
📣 Broadcast Events
⚙️ Vite Env Variables
📍 Routes
⌨️ Form Requests
🗃️ Eloquent Models
🔢 PHP Enums
📃 Inertia Page Props
🌎 Inertia Shared Data
📡 Broadcast Channels
📣 Broadcast Events
⚙️ Vite Env Variables
January 7, 2026 at 7:34 PM
The new version of Laravel Wayfinder is available in public beta! This version transforms much more into TypeScript, straight from your PHP:
📍 Routes
⌨️ Form Requests
🗃️ Eloquent Models
🔢 PHP Enums
📃 Inertia Page Props
🌎 Inertia Shared Data
📡 Broadcast Channels
📣 Broadcast Events
⚙️ Vite Env Variables
📍 Routes
⌨️ Form Requests
🗃️ Eloquent Models
🔢 PHP Enums
📃 Inertia Page Props
🌎 Inertia Shared Data
📡 Broadcast Channels
📣 Broadcast Events
⚙️ Vite Env Variables
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Just added the Build More Housing! sticker to my laptop. Thanks @5thsqadvocacy.org! You can get one by becoming a member! www.5thsqadvocacy.org/membership
January 7, 2026 at 10:12 PM
Just added the Build More Housing! sticker to my laptop. Thanks @5thsqadvocacy.org! You can get one by becoming a member! www.5thsqadvocacy.org/membership
I've seen this passed around a bunch and skimmed it and nodded in agreement (because obviously the new mac OS interface design is bad), but I didn't actually sit down and read the whole thing until just now.
God, it's just brutal.
tonsky.me/blog/tahoe-i...
God, it's just brutal.
tonsky.me/blog/tahoe-i...
It’s hard to justify Tahoe icons
Looking at the first principles of icon design—and how Apple failed to apply all of them in macOS Tahoe
tonsky.me
January 6, 2026 at 2:26 PM
I've seen this passed around a bunch and skimmed it and nodded in agreement (because obviously the new mac OS interface design is bad), but I didn't actually sit down and read the whole thing until just now.
God, it's just brutal.
tonsky.me/blog/tahoe-i...
God, it's just brutal.
tonsky.me/blog/tahoe-i...
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I can finally announce:
I am in the next season (series) of Taskmaster! My favorite tv show! I’ve seen every season & some multiple times! Thrilled to be with this group of hilarious sweeties.
Amy Gledhill
Joanna Page
Armando Iannucci
Joel Dommett
And me!
I am in the next season (series) of Taskmaster! My favorite tv show! I’ve seen every season & some multiple times! Thrilled to be with this group of hilarious sweeties.
Amy Gledhill
Joanna Page
Armando Iannucci
Joel Dommett
And me!
January 3, 2026 at 10:21 PM
I can finally announce:
I am in the next season (series) of Taskmaster! My favorite tv show! I’ve seen every season & some multiple times! Thrilled to be with this group of hilarious sweeties.
Amy Gledhill
Joanna Page
Armando Iannucci
Joel Dommett
And me!
I am in the next season (series) of Taskmaster! My favorite tv show! I’ve seen every season & some multiple times! Thrilled to be with this group of hilarious sweeties.
Amy Gledhill
Joanna Page
Armando Iannucci
Joel Dommett
And me!
Reposted by Chris Morrell
I created an Apple Shortcut for iPhone that lets you quickly generate accessibility alt text for images using Apple’s Private Cloud Compute model — it’s accurate & the prompt is based on Harvard’s alt text guide
Download here: https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/61a09e98865b48118b91334d1ae0ddb5
Download here: https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/61a09e98865b48118b91334d1ae0ddb5
January 3, 2026 at 11:33 PM
I created an Apple Shortcut for iPhone that lets you quickly generate accessibility alt text for images using Apple’s Private Cloud Compute model — it’s accurate & the prompt is based on Harvard’s alt text guide
Download here: https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/61a09e98865b48118b91334d1ae0ddb5
Download here: https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/61a09e98865b48118b91334d1ae0ddb5
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Why on earth can I still not watch the last 5+ seasons of Grand Designs in the US?!?
Every once in a while I check, thinking surely the BBC will have licensed it to Netflix or something by now, or at least BritBox, but no.
Wild.
Every once in a while I check, thinking surely the BBC will have licensed it to Netflix or something by now, or at least BritBox, but no.
Wild.
December 31, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Why on earth can I still not watch the last 5+ seasons of Grand Designs in the US?!?
Every once in a while I check, thinking surely the BBC will have licensed it to Netflix or something by now, or at least BritBox, but no.
Wild.
Every once in a while I check, thinking surely the BBC will have licensed it to Netflix or something by now, or at least BritBox, but no.
Wild.
🔴 LIVE https://stream.place/cmorrell.com Working on an update to modular!
@cmorrell.com is 🔴LIVE on stream.place!
Working on an update to modular!
stream.place
December 30, 2025 at 8:15 PM
🔴 LIVE https://stream.place/cmorrell.com Working on an update to modular!
It’s funny that the basic iPad not supporting Apple Intelligence is kinda a selling point…
December 23, 2025 at 3:19 AM
It’s funny that the basic iPad not supporting Apple Intelligence is kinda a selling point…
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If websites can use cookies to improve performance, I can too
December 21, 2025 at 3:47 PM
If websites can use cookies to improve performance, I can too