API Design-First in Laravel: A Practical Implementation
Putting the design-first methodology into practice with Laravel. A companion to the framework-agnostic guide.
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Hey, I'm Lamine.
I ship fintech platforms, run two companies, and use AI to move faster.
I run two companies in Guinea: Kalinko Labs builds custom software, Kalinko Store sells laptops to students at 40-60% below market. Before that, 8 years building fintech and analytics platforms in New York.
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All Posts →Mastering API Development: The API Design-First Approach
Define your API before you code it. A methodology that prevents the 'but the spec changed' pain.
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How to Make MinIO `temporaryUrl()` Work in Laravel
MinIO's temporaryUrl() doesn't work out of the box with Docker. Here's the minimal config that fixes it.
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Recent Highlights
All Projects →Modular Unified Business Suite
A modular, API-first suite enabling independent CRM, e-signature, and e-commerce services.
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Unified Digital Identity Platform for Guinea
A centralized digital identity solution enabling secure access to government services.
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#GovTech
#Digital Identity
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Unified Payment Gateway for Guinea
A digital wallet and checkout platform simplifying payments across all local payment sources.
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#Fintech
#Payments
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Notes on running two companies in Guinea, debugging production at 2 AM, and lessons from 14 years in tech. One email when I publish.
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