[ INSIGHTS ] FIELD NOTES ON SHIPPING SOFTWARE
Insights & guides.
Practical writing on building, hiring for, and operating software — from a studio that ships it. No fluff, no listicles.
How to choose the right tech stack for your SaaS
React or Vue, Node or Go, Postgres or something newer? An honest 2026 guide to choosing a tech stack — why boring usually wins, the criteria that matter, and a sensible default to start from.
Where AI actually helps your business in 2026 (and where it's hype)
AI is in every pitch deck — but where does it actually pay off? An honest map of the use cases that deliver today, the ones that are still hype, and how to tell which your problem is.
What it really means to be production-ready
Everyone says their software is ‘production-ready.’ Most of the time it isn’t. The real bar — reliability, security, observability, and recovery — and how to know when your build clears it.
How much does it cost to build a SaaS or MVP in 2026?
Real 2026 cost ranges for building custom software — from a lean MVP to a full platform — plus the factors that move the number and where budgets get wasted.
How to hire an offshore software team in the Philippines
A practical 2026 guide to vetting, hiring, and working with a Philippine software studio — the real advantages, the risks to watch for, and a checklist that separates senior teams from body shops.