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Notes on building. Data, AI, and the web.
Practical writing on what we ship, what we've learned in the trenches, and how modern data, AI, and web stacks come together when there's a real business behind them.
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01Web Development
React Server Components in Production: One Year In
After a year of shipping React Server Components in real apps, here is the honest accounting of the wins, the pain, and when to use them versus skip them.
June 3, 202610 min read
02AI & Automation
Building Internal AI Tools That Your Team Will Actually Use
Most internal AI tools die within 60 days because they were built for the demo, not the daily 5-minute task. Here is what makes the ones that stick different.
May 27, 20269 min read
03Web Development
When to Use Edge Computing for Your Web App (And When to Stay Server-Side)
Cloudflare Workers, Vercel Edge, and Deno Deploy sound great in keynotes. Here is when edge actually pays for itself, when origin wins, and how to build a hybrid that does not blow up your bill.
May 20, 202610 min read
04AI & Automation
Prompt Engineering for Non-Technical Teams: A Starter Playbook
Most prompt advice stops at "ask better questions." Here is what actually works for marketers, ops, sales, and CS teams who use ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini every day.
May 13, 20269 min read
05AI & Automation
The State of AI Coding Assistants in 2026: What Actually Saves Time
Cursor, Claude Code, Copilot, Windsurf, Devin. After two years of daily use across real client projects, here is where each one actually pays off, where the productivity claims fall apart, and how a small team should standardize.
May 6, 202610 min read
06AI & Automation
n8n vs Make vs Custom Code: Picking the Right Automation Stack in 2026
Make is fastest to start. n8n wins on price and data control once you scale. Custom code only earns its keep on the workflows that actually move revenue. Here is how to pick the right tool, and when to switch.
May 2, 20269 min read
07Web Development
Passkeys Are Replacing Passwords. Here's What That Means for Your Web App
Apple, Google, Microsoft, Amazon, GitHub, and PayPal have all rolled out passkeys. Here is how they actually work, why they beat both passwords and SMS 2FA, and how to add them to your web app without breaking your existing login flow.
April 30, 20269 min read
08AI & Automation
AI Agents for Business: Where to Start and What to Automate First
AI agents are the next evolution beyond chatbots. They can research, plan, and execute multi-step tasks autonomously. Here is a practical guide to identifying where AI agents can deliver real ROI for your business.
April 25, 20269 min read
09Strategy
Custom Software vs SaaS: When You Should Build Instead of Buy
Off-the-shelf SaaS is faster and cheaper to start. Custom is faster and cheaper to scale. Here is how to know which side of that line you are on.
April 23, 20268 min read
10Web Development
What Makes a Great Website and Why Your Business Needs One in 2026
Your website is your most important employee. It works 24/7, never calls in sick, and is often the first impression a potential client gets of your business. Here is what separates a great website from a forgettable one.
April 21, 20268 min read
11Web Development
Next.js vs React SPAs: A Practical Guide to Picking the Right One
Both are React under the hood. But one gives you server rendering, better SEO, and faster loads out of the box. Here's how to decide which fits your project.
April 18, 20267 min read
12Strategy
Why Most Digital Transformations Fail (And How to Make Yours Succeed)
70% of digital transformation initiatives fail to reach their goals. The problem is rarely the technology. Here is what actually goes wrong and how to avoid the same mistakes.
April 14, 20268 min read
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