Notes on building.
Guides on mobile apps, web platforms and AI products. Cost breakdowns, stack comparisons and how we ship.
How to Build a Retail Media Network Advertising Platform 2026
Retail media is a $60B+ market and every retailer with first-party data wants in. Here is exactly how to build a retail media network advertising platform that brands will actually spend money on.
How to build · Jun 11, 2026 · 14 min read
How to Build a Stablecoin Payment App After the GENIUS Act
The GENIUS Act turned stablecoins from a regulatory gray area into a federally licensed payments rail. If you are building a payment app in 2026, ignoring stablecoins means ignoring the cheapest settlement layer available.
How to build · Jun 11, 2026 · 14 min read
GitHub Actions vs GitLab CI vs CircleCI for Startup Teams 2026
Most startups pick their CI/CD platform based on a five-minute Google search and regret it six months later. Here is how to actually choose between GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, and CircleCI based on your team size, budget, and workflow.
Technology · Jun 11, 2026 · 14 min read
Database Per Tenant vs Shared Schema: Multi-Tenant SaaS Guide
Most SaaS teams default to shared schema because it feels simpler. That decision will cost some of them six figures in migration work when their largest customer demands data isolation.
Technology · Jun 11, 2026 · 14 min read
How Much Does It Cost to Build a Project Management Tool?
Everyone wants to build the next Asana or Monday.com, but most founders drastically underestimate what project management software actually requires. Here is what it really costs, broken down by feature set, team structure, and development approach.
Cost & planning · Jun 10, 2026 · 14 min read
How to Build an MCP Gateway for Enterprise AI Applications
Most enterprises don't need one MCP server. They need dozens. An MCP gateway is the control plane that routes, secures, and monitors all of them from a single entry point.
How to build · Jun 10, 2026 · 14 min read
How to Build a Plugin Marketplace for Your SaaS Product 2026
A plugin marketplace is the single highest-leverage feature you can add to a mature SaaS product. Here is how to build one that developers actually want to publish on.
How to build · Jun 10, 2026 · 14 min read
How to Build a Restaurant Online Ordering System From Scratch
Third-party platforms take 15 to 30% of every order and own your customer data. Building your own restaurant online ordering system puts margins and relationships back in your hands.
How to build · Jun 10, 2026 · 14 min read
How to Build a Fintech Lending Platform: Loan Origination Guide
Lending platforms print money when they work and hemorrhage cash when they do not. This guide covers every layer of loan origination, from credit decisioning and compliance to servicing and collections.
How to build · Jun 10, 2026 · 14 min read
How to Build an AI Contract Lifecycle Management Tool in 2026
Legal teams drown in contracts they can barely track, let alone optimize. Here is how to build an AI-powered CLM tool that handles the full journey from ingestion to renewal with real intelligence baked into every step.
How to build · Jun 9, 2026 · 14 min read
AI for Customer Health Scoring: Reduce SaaS Churn in 2026
Traditional health scores are lagging indicators built on gut feelings. AI-powered scoring detects churn risk 4-6 weeks earlier by synthesizing hundreds of behavioral signals into calibrated probabilities.
AI & strategy · Jun 9, 2026 · 13 min read
AI for Facility Management: Predictive Maintenance and Energy
Reactive maintenance costs 3-10x more than planned work, and most buildings waste 20-30% of their energy. AI-powered facility management closes both gaps with sensor networks, predictive models, and real-time optimization.
AI & strategy · Jun 9, 2026 · 13 min read