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Carl Victor Fontanos
Carl Victor Fontanos

Carl Victor Fontanos

Software Engineer

I build web applications and share what I learn along the way.

© 2026

Posts

6 posts

News, thoughts and articles on web development.

Most read

Why a Calorie Deficit Is the Only Scientifically Proven Way to Lose Weight

Every diet that works, works for the same boring reason. What a calorie deficit actually is, the myths I wasted years on, and the habits that got me through every cut.

5 min read 237 views Read it
Fitness

How I Train

Not advice, just my story: home workouts in 2021, an overcooked 6-day split, and the simple 3-day full body routine I landed on - plus how I eat, sleep, track and stay consistent.

8 min 140

Why I Still Bet on PHP in 2026

Modern PHP is fast, typed, and productive - and it still powers most of the web. A working developer's case for boring technology.

1 min 70
Announcements

Welcome to the New CarloFontanos.com

After years on WordPress, this site now runs on a fully custom Laravel platform. Here is why I rebuilt everything from scratch, and what is new for readers and customers.

3 min 87