Notes on building.
Guides on mobile apps, web platforms and AI products. Cost breakdowns, stack comparisons and how we ship.
How to Build a Live Shopping App with Real-Time Streaming in 2026
Live shopping is QVC for the TikTok generation, and it's quietly becoming the highest-converting channel in ecommerce. Here's how to build an app that sells in real time without the stream falling over.
How to build · Mar 3, 2026 · 14 min read
How to Build a Personal Trainer Marketplace App in 2026
Trainerize and Future proved the market. Now there's room for niche marketplaces that connect clients with trainers in ways the incumbents miss. Here's how to actually build one.
How to build · Mar 3, 2026 · 13 min read
How to Build a Membership Site Like Patreon in 2026
Patreon takes 8 to 12% of your revenue forever. Building your own membership site used to be a nightmare, but in 2026 the stack is mature and the math finally works in your favor.
How to build · Mar 3, 2026 · 14 min read
How to Build a Wearable Health Monitoring App with AI in 2026
Wearable health apps sit at the intersection of hardware, real-time data, and AI. Here is the complete technical playbook for building one that actually ships.
How to build · Mar 1, 2026 · 15 min read
How to Build an AI-Powered Tutoring App for Education in 2026
Khanmigo and Duolingo Max proved the market. Now every edtech founder wants their own AI tutor. Here is how to actually build one that adapts to each student and passes regulatory scrutiny.
How to build · Mar 1, 2026 · 15 min read
How to Build a Warehouse Management System from Scratch in 2026
Off-the-shelf WMS tools work until they do not. Here is how to build a custom warehouse management system that fits your exact fulfillment workflow.
How to build · Mar 1, 2026 · 14 min read
How to Build an InsurTech App with Automated Claims in 2026
InsurTech raised $5B+ in VC last year alone. Here is the technical playbook for building an insurance app with automated claims processing and AI underwriting.
How to build · Mar 1, 2026 · 15 min read
How to Build a Short-Form Video and Livestreaming App in 2026
Short-form video is the dominant content format on mobile, and the playbook for building a competitive app is more accessible than ever. Here is how to architect one that actually scales.
How to build · Feb 28, 2026 · 15 min read
How to Build a Customer Feedback Platform Like Typeform in 2026
Feedback is the lifeblood of product teams, but most survey tools are either too rigid or too expensive. Here is how to build a customer feedback platform that actually gets responses.
How to build · Feb 28, 2026 · 14 min read
How to Build a Smart Home and IoT Device Control App in 2026
The Matter protocol changed everything for smart home apps. Here is how to build an IoT control app that works across Apple, Google, and Amazon ecosystems.
How to build · Feb 28, 2026 · 15 min read
How to Build a Micro-SaaS Product from Idea to First Revenue
Micro-SaaS products generate life-changing revenue with tiny teams and minimal overhead. This guide walks you through every step, from validating your idea to collecting your first recurring payments.
How to build · Feb 28, 2026 · 14 min read
How to Build an ESG and Climate Reporting Platform from Scratch
ESG reporting is now mandatory for 50,000+ companies under EU CSRD and SEC climate rules. Compliance platforms like Watershed raised hundreds of millions. Here is how to build one.
How to build · Feb 27, 2026 · 15 min read