Web MCP, CraftCMS & Developer Tools - April 2026

After 17 years building with WordPress, I made a deliberate leap to GravCMS—a fast, flexible flat-file CMS with no database. The decision wasn’t quick, but it was driven by a need for speed, simplicity, and cleaner maintenance. Grav uses Twig templates, Markdown content, and YAML front matter, delivering a streamlined workflow, built-in caching, and retina-friendly media handling. This post breaks down why I migrated from WordPress to GravCMS, what I miss about WordPress, and whether the switch was worth it.

As a student you need to progress through the academic year with your sanity in check. By setting out good habits at the start you can improve your productivity by 10x.  Here are my handpicked software for students who who are about to start studying. You will find 15+ productivity tools for students to help achieve academic success.

If you have been following the monthly Hot Web Dev magazine, you will find at the end of each edition, I recommend a tool of the month. Over the years, the tools used have varied from open-source apps and JavaScript UI frameworks to server tools, AI, CSS, desktop, and web applications. Here’s a list of the tools from 2025, along with updates on new features and development.

Welcome to Hot Web Dev March 2026, featuring the latest technology, web development news and articles. This month, we discuss websites prioritising revenue ahead of readability and how it's spoiling the web. We’ve got a DevOps career path to die for, and the tool of the month is a development delight.