Notes on building.
Guides on mobile apps, web platforms and AI products. Cost breakdowns, stack comparisons and how we ship.
How to Build an AI Dispatch and Route Optimization Platform
Classical route solvers break down the moment your fleet hits 200 stops and real-world constraints pile up. Here is how to build a dispatch and optimization platform that actually scales.
How to build · May 25, 2026 · 14 min read
How to Build an AI-Powered Blue-Collar Job Matching Platform
Blue-collar hiring is fundamentally different from white-collar recruiting. Here is how to build an AI matching platform purpose-built for hourly workers, shift-based scheduling, and high-volume staffing.
How to build · May 25, 2026 · 14 min read
How to Build a Subscription Analytics Revenue Intelligence SaaS
Baremetrics, ChartMogul, and ProfitWell proved the market. Here is how to build your own subscription analytics and revenue intelligence platform from billing ingestion to predictive churn scoring.
How to build · May 25, 2026 · 14 min read
Orval vs OpenAPI Generator vs Fets: API Client Generation 2026
Generating API clients from OpenAPI specs saves hundreds of hours, but picking the wrong generator can saddle you with bloated bundles, stale types, and a painful developer experience. Here is how Orval, OpenAPI Generator, and Fets actually compare.
Technology · May 24, 2026 · 12 min read
shadcn/ui Ecosystem Guide: Components, Blocks, and Themes 2026
shadcn/ui is no longer just a component collection. It is a full ecosystem of blocks, themes, registries, and third-party extensions. This guide maps every piece so your startup can move faster without reinventing the wheel.
Technology · May 24, 2026 · 11 min read
WebMCP vs MCP Remote vs A2A: Web-Native Agent Protocols 2026
Three protocols now compete for how AI agents interact on the web. WebMCP brings browser-native capabilities, MCP Remote handles server-side tool access, and A2A coordinates multi-agent workflows. Here is how they compare and when to use each.
Technology · May 24, 2026 · 12 min read
How to Build an AI Data Extraction and Enrichment Pipeline
Raw data is worthless until it is extracted, normalized, and enriched with context. Here is a practical guide to building an AI-powered pipeline that turns messy, unstructured sources into clean, enriched datasets your team can actually use.
Technology · May 24, 2026 · 12 min read
How to Start an AI Agent Agency: The Complete Playbook 2026
The AI agent agency model is one of the fastest paths to a profitable service business right now. Demand is outpacing supply by 10 to 1, margins are strong, and you do not need a massive team to get started. Here is the exact playbook.
AI & strategy · May 24, 2026 · 12 min read
The Founder's Guide to Open-Source AI Agent Frameworks in 2026
The open-source AI agent ecosystem has exploded, and choosing the wrong framework can cost you months. This guide breaks down the major frameworks, their real-world tradeoffs, and how to pick the right one for your startup.
AI & strategy · May 24, 2026 · 12 min read
How Much Does It Cost to Build an Agentic Commerce Platform?
Building an agentic commerce platform where AI agents shop, compare, and buy on behalf of users costs $80K to $500K+ depending on scope. This guide breaks down every cost layer so you can budget with confidence.
Cost & planning · May 24, 2026 · 14 min read
How Much Does It Cost to Build a Dunning Payment Recovery SaaS?
Failed payments silently drain 5 to 10 percent of SaaS revenue every year. Building a dunning recovery platform can stop the bleeding, but the cost depends on retry intelligence, communication channels, and billing integrations.
Cost & planning · May 24, 2026 · 13 min read
How to Build a Payment Recovery and Dunning System for SaaS
Failed payments silently drain 5 to 10% of your MRR every month. A well-built dunning system recovers most of that revenue automatically before customers even notice.
How to build · May 24, 2026 · 14 min read