PHP + JSON Publishing

The case for PHP plus JSON is not nostalgia. It is architecture. A flat-file system with thin templates and structured JSON content is easier to automate, easier to version, and easier for AI coding assistants to work with than a CMS with a database, plugins, and proprietary APIs. This section covers how the stack works and why it is a serious publishing choice for the current internet.

Topics in this section

Machine-Readable Content

Designing content that both humans and AI systems can navigate, trust, and cite ... structure, metadata, and federation endpoints.

AI Prompt Systems

Building reusable prompt packs, structured AI workflows, and schema-aware generation pipelines for content and code.

Setting Up a PHP + JSON Site That AI Tools Can Actually Work With
The structural decisions you make when setting up a PHP + JSON site determine how useful AI coding tools will be. Here is what to get right from the start.
Why PHP + JSON Is a Machine-Ready Publishing Stack
Most publishing stacks were designed for human editors. PHP and JSON together create something different ... a stack that AI tools can read, validate, and generate content for without friction.
Migrating from WordPress to a Flat-File System - What to Expect
Moving away from WordPress is a friendly evolution with benefits. Here is what the migration actually involves, what you gain, and what you give up.