Gerardo Báez

Gerardo Báez

Puerto Rico

Calm interfaces, intentional engineering, and reliable delivery.

I'm a full stack web developer freelancer & software engineer based in Puerto Rico. I help businesses build modern web applications and digital solutions. When I'm not coding, I share my thoughts and experiences on development, freelancing, and technology.

I have worked on web projects with founders and teams in 🇵🇷 🇺🇸 🇩🇴

Async-first Spanish / English

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November 24, 2025

Stick to the default, where it makes sense

This post discusses when it's best to stick with a framework's defaults and when it's important to go beyond them, using Laravel as an example. It highlights the benefits and limitations of default settings, examines scenarios where customization is necessary, and offers practical advice for balancing convention with project needs.