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Notes on shipping software that lasts.
Practical, hype-free thinking on AI automation, custom software, and how to build things that keep working.
How to Scope Software So It Actually Ships
Most projects don't fail in the code — they fail in the scope. Here's the boring discipline of defining what you're building so it lands on time and does the job.
The Real Cost of a Rewrite (and the Cheaper Thing to Try First)
The urge to throw it all away and start over is one of the most expensive instincts in software. Here's how to tell a rewrite you'll be glad you did from one you'll regret.
Technical Debt Is a Business Decision, Not a Moral Failing
Teams treat technical debt like something to feel guilty about. It's more useful to treat it like debt: a tool you take on deliberately, track honestly, and pay down on a schedule.
Practical AI Automation, Without the Hype
Most AI projects stall because they start with the technology instead of the workflow. Here's the boring, reliable way to actually ship automation that pays for itself.
Why Boring Software Wins
The most valuable software in your business is the stuff you never think about, because it just works. Here's why we optimize for boring — and why you should too.
Build vs. Buy: When Custom Software Actually Makes Sense
Off-the-shelf tools are great — until they aren't. A practical framework for deciding when to buy, when to build, and when to do a bit of both.
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