OpenLampTech No. 216
When CRUD isn't enough | Vibe querying | Drupal 12 requirements
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Vibe querying: Write SQL queries faster with Comments to SQL in BigQuery
If vibe coding (somewhat) works for programming and code generation, then SQL should be the perfect language for vibe querying.
To paraphrase the source article, vibe querying essentially means to use plain English to get SQL code.
My personal take is that SQL as a language already closely resembles plain English, versus other languages that utilize additional, more verbose characters.
[Google Cloud Blog]
When CRUD Tables Are No Longer Enough
Most of my working experience is with PHP CRUD sites.
This article covers how devs might approach structuring the models and controllers when the data relationship doesn’t fit with CRUD anymore.
Drupal 12 to Require PHP 8.5 and PostgreSQL 18: Platform Requirements Announced
Looks like Drupal is heading in a great direction. Higher database (minimum) versions for PostgreSQL and MariaDB.
Modern PHP version 8.5 and also LTS for Drupal version 11, which may help site builders/developers prep for moving to version 12.
[The Drop Times]
Interesting Articles
What AI is actually good for, according to developers
Percona Boosts MySQL with 1,000x Faster Multi-Column Range Scans
WordPress/WooCommerce Updates and News
Add to Cart button disabled by default in variable products in WooCommerce 10.5
Experimental Product Object Caching in WooCommerce 10.5 (January 19th, 2026)
How to use DataForm to create plugin settings pages
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