Ben McKay

build great things…

  • Send a Test Email in Laravel

    Want to send a quick email to make sure your configurations and mailer are setup correctly? You can do this easily with Tinker. It’s that easy. No mailer templates needed.

  • Remove Files/Folders from Git

    Ever forget to add a .gitignore to your project before making your first commit? Wonder why git is taking forever to upload to GitHub? By accident, I uploaded all my node_modules folder, of which, 1 file was over 70MB! I wanted to get rid of my node_modules folder, so here is what you should do.…

  • Another Blog?

    You may ask yourself the same question that I asked myself. Another blog? Aren’t there enough already? The short answer is yes…but I find myself falling into the middle of quite a few tutorials. Either the task is too simple, or the task is way past my understanding. Hopefully this can help others who fall…

As a software developer specializing in business systems, I play a crucial role in streamlining organizational processes.

By automating routine tasks, integrating disparate systems, and optimizing workflows, I help reduce operational costs and improve overall performance.

My work involves close collaboration with stakeholders to understand their business needs, translating these into robust, scalable software that drives success in a competitive market.

I will always be building something