Notes on building.
Guides on mobile apps, web platforms and AI products. Cost breakdowns, stack comparisons and how we ship.
How to Build an Employee Wellness and Corporate Wellbeing App
Corporate wellness is now a top-three HR technology investment. Employers are spending $50+ per employee per month on wellbeing platforms, and off-the-shelf solutions keep disappointing. Here is how to build a wellness app that employers actually renew.
How to build · Feb 24, 2026 · 14 min read
How to Build an AI-Powered Analytics Dashboard for Your SaaS
Your team is still waiting on the data team to pull reports. An AI analytics dashboard lets anyone ask questions in plain English and get charts, summaries, and anomaly alerts in seconds. Here is what it takes to build one.
How to build · Feb 24, 2026 · 14 min read
How to Build a Scalable Notification System for Your App
Multi-channel notification orchestration is table-stakes for modern apps. Here is how to build a notification system that scales without drowning your users in alerts.
How to build · Feb 24, 2026 · 14 min read
Algolia vs Meilisearch vs Typesense: App Search Compared 2026
Picking the wrong search engine costs you months of rework and thousands in unnecessary spend. This is a direct, opinionated comparison of Algolia, Meilisearch, and Typesense across pricing, performance, features, and real integration effort so you can choose the right one for your product.
Technology · Feb 24, 2026 · 14 min read
Embedded iPaaS Compared: Prismatic vs Paragon vs Merge 2026
Your SaaS customers expect native integrations with their existing tools. Embedded iPaaS platforms let you ship dozens of integrations without building each one from scratch.
Technology · Feb 24, 2026 · 14 min read
DMA and Alternative App Stores: What Founders Need to Know
The EU Digital Markets Act is rewriting the rules of mobile distribution. Apple now allows sideloading and alternative app stores in Europe, Google is loosening Play Store restrictions, and commission structures are shifting. Here is what founders need to understand to make smart distribution decisions in 2026 and beyond.
AI & strategy · Feb 24, 2026 · 14 min read
How to Build a B2B SaaS Integration Marketplace for Your Product
Integration marketplaces are how B2B SaaS products become platforms. Here is a practical guide to building one, from architecture and partner programs to monetization and launch.
AI & strategy · Feb 24, 2026 · 14 min read
Chrome Extension vs Full Web App: Which Should You Build First?
Grammarly, Loom, and Honey all started as Chrome extensions before becoming full products. That is not a coincidence. Extensions offer a faster, cheaper way to validate an idea, but they come with real limitations. This guide breaks down when to start with an extension, when to go straight to a web app, and how to plan the transition between the two.
AI & strategy · Feb 24, 2026 · 14 min read
Playwright vs Cypress: End-to-End Testing for Web Apps in 2026
Playwright has overtaken Cypress in npm downloads and CI adoption. Here is an honest breakdown of when each tool wins and how to pick the right one for your team.
Technology · Feb 23, 2026 · 14 min read
How to Evaluate AI Development Vendors as a Non-Technical CEO
Most CEOs evaluate AI vendors the same way they evaluate marketing agencies, and that is exactly how they end up with a $300K proof of concept that never reaches production.
AI & strategy · Feb 23, 2026 · 13 min read
From MVP to Scale: When to Rebuild vs Refactor Your Startup
Most startups hit a wall where their MVP simply cannot support the next stage of growth. The rebuild vs refactor decision will define your next 12 months, your burn rate, and whether you keep or lose your existing customers.
AI & strategy · Feb 23, 2026 · 14 min read
How Much Does It Cost to Build an Internal Tools Dashboard?
Your team wastes hours on spreadsheets and fragmented workflows. Building internal tools can fix that, but costs vary wildly depending on whether you buy, build, or combine both. Here is what to actually budget.
Cost & planning · Feb 23, 2026 · 14 min read