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Build vs Buy Software: A Practical Decision Framework
Build when software is your edge or nothing off-the-shelf fits; buy when it is a solved commodity. A scorecard, the real cost trade-off, and when to do both.
Jul 9, 2026 · 22 min read
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Field notes on AI, automation, and building software that lasts.
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Your AI Bill Is the New Burn Rate
A four-person team got a $113K monthly AI bill. Here’s the cost-aware architecture and the context moat that keep founders solvent in 2026.
Jul 6, 2026 · 8 min read
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The 95% Problem: Why AI Agents Never Reach Production
Only about 5% of enterprise AI agents reach production. It is not a model problem, it is a discipline problem. Here is the work that ships the rest.
Jul 6, 2026 · 8 min read
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Vibe Coding to Agentic Engineering: Kill the Bug Spike
AI wrote the code, it passed review, then it broke in prod. Here’s the workflow that turns the 41% post-adoption bug spike into someone else’s problem.
Jul 6, 2026 · 7 min read
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REST vs. GraphQL for a headless CMS
For a content site, plain REST is often the calmer choice. When GraphQL actually pays off, and when it just adds moving parts.
Jul 6, 2026 · 1 min read
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Choosing a database for your MVP
Postgres, SQLite, or a managed document store? Pick the boring option that lets you change your mind later.
Jul 6, 2026 · 1 min read
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Why we run weekly release trains
Small, predictable releases beat big-bang launches. Here is how a weekly train keeps momentum without chaos.
Jul 6, 2026 · 1 min read
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Prototype, pilot, or launch: choosing your MVP type
Prototype, pilot, or launch — matching your MVP type to the decision you actually need to make.
Jul 6, 2026 · 1 min read