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Deep-dive articles on WordPress engineering, CSS architecture, web performance, and the tools that power professional projects. No fluff — just signal.

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How to Optimize WordPress for Core Web Vitals

LCP, CLS, INP — what they measure, what breaks them in WordPress, and a systematic approach to hitting green scores. From image preloading to JS deferral to server-level caching.

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WordPress

How to Create a WordPress Theme from Scratch
WordPress

How to Create a WordPress Theme from Scratch

Theme anatomy, template hierarchy, the Loop, hooks, and enqueueing assets — everything you need to ship a production theme.

8 min read
Plugin vs functions.php
WordPress

Plugin vs functions.php — What to Use and When

The most misunderstood decision in WordPress. A clear framework: coupling, must-use plugins, and the site-specific plugin pattern.

5 min read
ACF Guide for Professional WordPress Projects
ACF

ACF Guide for Professional WordPress Projects

Flexible content, ACF Blocks, options pages, and query patterns that scale to real editorial and agency workflows.

9 min read

Performance & CSS

How to Optimize WordPress for Core Web Vitals
Performance

How to Optimize WordPress for Core Web Vitals

LCP, CLS, INP — systematic approach to green scores. Covers images, fonts, JS deferral, and server-level caching.

10 min read
Ideal CSS Architecture for Large Projects
CSS

Ideal CSS Architecture for Large Projects

@layer, modified BEM, design tokens, component boundaries, and Stylelint — building stylesheets that survive team growth.

7 min read
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Lucas Moura

Enterprise Solutions Architect & Creative Technologist

Over a decade building digital products — from WordPress platforms and custom SaaS tools to enterprise-scale integrations. These articles document what I've learned on real projects, distilled into patterns you can apply immediately.