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Liquid Team — 4 min read

Why software projects end up running long

It doesn't always happen, but when a project runs long it's almost never down to a single reason. Here are the causes we see most, after years of building.

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Liquid Team — 4 min read

Launching isn't finishing: maintaining your web or app

When a web or app launches, it looks like the work is done. Really, its working life is just starting: here's what maintenance involves and why skipping it costs far more.

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Liquid Team — 4 min read

The client who knows what they want... and what they don't

Most projects start with a clear idea about some things and plenty of doubts about others. Here's why that's completely normal, and how a good studio turns those doubts into decisions.

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Liquid Team — 4 min read

Technical audit: the real state of what you already have

The product works, but every change costs more than the last. A technical audit tells you the real state of what you already have before you keep building on top of it.

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Liquid Team — 6 min read

Your app is ready. Now what? The hidden maze of app store publishing

AI has made app development more accessible than ever but publishing to Google Play and the App Store is a whole different challenge. Here's what no one tells you.

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Liquid Team — 3 min read

Android Studio Panda: fix the lsp4j error that breaks Flutter

After updating to Android Studio Panda, the Dart plugin stops working entirely. Here's why the lsp4j dependency goes missing and how to get Flutter back.

Liquid Team — 2 min read

Liquid Studio is now listed in the official Flutter Consultants directory

Liquid Studio has been included in the official Flutter Consultants directory on flutter.dev — the list maintained by the Flutter team itself, alongside firms like IBM, Accenture, and Very Good Ventures.

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Liquid Team — 6 min read

Inside the loop: how an AI agent actually works

The Claude Code source leak revealed how a production AI agent is built: tool orchestration, context management, multi-agent delegation, and autonomy control.

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Liquid Team — 5 min read

What to really look at when asking a development studio for a quote

Three quotes, three very different prices, and no idea how to compare them. Here's the framework you need to make a decision you won't regret.

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Liquid Team — 4 min read

Flutter vs React Native: which framework should you choose for your app?

Both Flutter and React Native are leading cross-platform frameworks, but they differ in key ways. We break down what sets them apart and why Flutter is increasingly the go-to choice.

Liquid Team — 5 min read

Generating code is easy. Understanding it is the actual work.

AI has made code generation nearly frictionless. But speed without comprehension accumulates hidden complexity—and that's where systems start to fail.

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Liquid Team — 4 min read

How we rescued an app built with AI and got it into the stores

More and more projects arrive already built with AI. The code runs but shipping a real product is a different challenge. Here's how we bridge that gap.

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Liquid Team — 6 min read

CRM/ERP vs. custom software in 2026: an equation rewritten by AI

AI-assisted development has fundamentally changed the economics of custom software. In 2026, the old ERP-or-nothing playbook deserves a serious revision.

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Liquid Team — 5 min read

How AI has changed the way we work

AI can now write 100,000 lines of code autonomously. But building real products requires more than code generation. Here's how we've adapted our workflow.

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Liquid Team — 3 min read

Rate Limit for Craft CMS: Protect your site from brute force attacks and abuse

Learn how to protect your Craft CMS site from brute force attacks and HTTP abuse with our native rate limiting plugin that controls requests per IP address.

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Liquid Team — 7 min read

When your framework abandons you: Craft CMS jumps from Yii to Laravel

In September 2024, Pixel & Tonic announced that Craft CMS 6 will abandon Yii 2 in favor of Laravel. A pragmatic response to ecosystem reality.

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Marc Bernet — 7 min read

API Resources vs DTOs in Laravel: a practical comparison

Exploring when to use Laravel's API Resources and when Data Transfer Objects provide better architectural benefits for complex applications.

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Marc Bernet — 8 min read

Dynamic attribute filtering with Laravel Scout and Meilisearch

Learn how to implement flexible product filtering without hardcoding attributes. A practical guide to building scalable e-commerce search with dynamic features.

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Edu Molins — 8 min read

Intelligent recommendation systems in Flutter: Personalizing each user’s experience

This is the fourth article in our series “Flutter + AI: Building Smart Apps.” In the previous articles, we explored the fundamentals of AI in mobile applications, image recognition, and intelligent chatbots. Today, we’ll discover how recommendation systems can transform your app into a unique experience for every user.

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Marc Bernet — 4 min read

The hidden trap of Event::fake() in Laravel: when model events stop working

Discover why Event::fake() breaks model events in Laravel tests and how a simple fix can save you hours of debugging multi-tenancy, UUID generation, and audit logging systems.

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Liquid Team — 7 min read

TDD in Laravel: writing tests that actually matter

Test-Driven Development often prioritizes coverage metrics over meaningful validation. Learn how to focus on business logic, integration boundaries, and edge cases that truly protect your Laravel applications.

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Marc Bernet — 4 min read

Building an MCP Server in PHP for Legacy Code Migration

Learn how we built a Model Context Protocol server in PHP to give AI agents real access to legacy systems, making migrations safer and more accurate.

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Marc Bernet — 2 min read

Symfony vs Laravel: honestly, which one do you need?

In the PHP world, there are two big names: Symfony and Laravel.And while the internet is full of technical comparisons, we’d rather tell you what we’ve actually seen after years of building real platforms with both.

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Edu Molins — 6 min read

Implementing 16 KB Memory Support in Android for Flutter Projects

Our complete experience resolving the Google Play warning: Gradle configurations, dependencies, useful tools, and necessary code to achieve compatibility on time

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Edu Molins — 8 min read

Intelligent chatbots in Flutter: Transforming communication with your users

This is the third article in our series "Flutter + AI: Building Intelligent Apps". In previous articles, we explored the fundamentals of AI in Flutter applications and image recognition. Today we'll dive deep into how intelligent chatbots can transform communication with your application's users.

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Marc Bernet — 1 min read

Best Practices for Structuring Content Models in CraftCMS

Learn how to organize your content models in CraftCMS like a pro. We’re sharing tips we actually use in real projects — no fluff.

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Edu Molins — 8 min read

Image recognition in mobile apps: Transforming user experience with Flutter

This is the second article in our "Flutter + AI: Building Intelligent Apps" series. In the previous article, we explored the fundamentals of AI in mobile applications. Today we'll delve into how image recognition can transform your application and offer innovative user experiences.

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Edu Molins — 3 min read

Get a DUNS number for your apps easily

Discover what a DUNS number is, why it's essential for publishing your applications on major app stores, and how to obtain it for free and easily

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Edu Molins — 5 min read

AI in Flutter: Introduction and fundamentals for mobile development

This article is the first in our "Flutter + AI: Building Intelligent Apps" series. In this series, we'll explore how to integrate artificial intelligence capabilities into Flutter applications to create more personalized, intuitive, and valuable user experiences.

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Marc Bernet — 5 min read

Implementing Access Tokens and Refresh Tokens in Laravel Sanctum

Discover how to implement access tokens and refresh tokens in Laravel Sanctum to enhance the security and scalability of your API. Learn about stateless authentication, protection middleware, and the endpoint for token renewal.

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Edu Molins — 4 min read

Updating a legacy Flutter project: A war case

Recently, we received a project that seemed to come straight out of a time capsule: a Flutter application developed more than three years ago, with over 60 dependencies and versions so old that even GitHub was warning us about critical vulnerabilities. This is the story of how we faced this challenge and the lessons we learned in the process.

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Marc Bernet — 2 min read

Automation with ChatGPT: How to integrate IA into your site or app

Discover how AI can transform business automation with integrations in Laravel, CraftCMS, and Flutter. Beyond chatbots, AI optimizes internal processes and enhances decision-making.

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Marc Bernet — 1 min read

How to set up tiered pricing in Laravel with Stripe

How to set up tiered pricing in Laravel with Stripe: automate your billing using usage-based, per tier, and volume models, and learn how to accurately report usage to charge based on your users’ actual activity.

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Edu Molins — 4 min read

How much does an app cost?

Uncover the true costs of mobile app development in 2025. A comprehensive guide breaking down the necessary investments based on app type, from basic projects to advanced enterprise solutions.

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Edu Molins — 3 min read

No-Code: The mirage of codeless development

A rigorous analysis of no-code applications from the perspective of development experts. We examine the true capabilities and limitations of these tools, offering a professional insight into when and why traditional development may be the best strategy for your project

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Xavi Valero — 4 min read

Why recent WordPress changes might make Craft CMS your best alternative

The recent clash between Automattic and WP Engine isn't just industry drama – it's a watershed moment that's forcing many development teams and businesses to rethink their CMS choices.

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Marc Bernet — 3 min read

Outsourcing App and Web development: A strategic approach for modern businesses

Outsourcing app and web development provides businesses with flexibility and access to specialized skills. Whether you choose freelance developers, dedicated teams, or full project outsourcing, each option offers unique advantages.

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Edu Molins — 3 min read

Why does your business need an app?

Discover how a mobile app can transform your business by enhancing customer connections, increasing sales, and offering a personalized and efficient experience in an increasingly digital world.

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Edu Molins — 2 min read

Solving compatibility issues with Android Studio Ladybug, Java 21, and Flutter

Have you encountered unexpected errors after updating Android Studio to version Ladybug? Discover how to resolve incompatibilities between Flutter and Java 21 with these simple steps and get your projects back on track.

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Marc Bernet — 2 min read

Lower costs and greater efficiency: Migrating Laravel and CraftCMS from AWS to Fortrabbit

Learn how migrating Laravel and CraftCMS apps from AWS to Fortrabbit reduced hosting costs and boosted performance for our clients. Discover our efficient solutions today!

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Marc Bernet — 7 min read

Leveraging DTO Patterns in Laravel REST APIs: Enhancing Code Structure and Maintainability

Explore how Data Transfer Objects (DTOs) can improve your Laravel REST API by enhancing code structure, simplifying data handling, and making applications more maintainable.

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Marc Bernet — 3 min read

Why top brands choose Flutter: Success stories and what they mean for your business

Discover how prestigious brands have leveraged Flutter to transform their apps and enhance user experiences. Learn how this technology can help your business achieve new levels of efficiency and innovation.

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Marc Bernet — 2 min read

Barcelona, a hotspot for Web and App development excellence

In 2024, Barcelona emerges as a technology powerhouse. With a thriving developer ecosystem and a blend of creativity and innovation, the city offers high-quality digital solutions at competitive prices.

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Edu Molins — 3 min read

Flutter app development vs native apps

We review the advantages offered by cross-platform development with Flutter compared to native development.

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Edu Molins — 2 min read

Integrating Firebase with your Flutter app

Firebase is a powerful platform that offers various services for building scalable and feature-rich applications. In this guide, we will walk through the process of adding Firebase to your Flutter project.

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Xavi Valero — 3 min read

Streamline language redirection in Craft CMS

The Simple Language Redirector plugin simplifies language redirection in Craft CMS, providing a convenient solution for multilingual websites.

Flutter framework transforming mobile app development success examples

Edu Molins — 3 min read

Flutter: transforming application development successfully

10 Examples of Outstanding Applications Developed with Flutter.

WordPress vs Craft CMS content management systems comparison diagram

Xavi Valero — 4 min read

Wordpress vs Craft CMS: Which is better?

We've made a comparison between Wordpress and Craft CMS to help you decide which CMS is better for your website.

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Marc Bernet — 1 min read

AWS Elastic Beanstalk with SSL Certificate

Let's see how to attach a HTTPS certificate to an Elastic Beanstalk Environment.

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Xavi Valero — 4 min read

Seamless online booking integration for hotels using VisBook PMS

As a partner of VisBook we offer hotels and hospitality businesses a fully integrated online booking system that blends seamlessly into their existing websites.

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Jack Kerou-hack — 2 min read

The dance of debugging: Finding rhythm in the chaos

Debugging is diving headfirst into the shit, swimming through rotten lines of code while everything around you burns.