Insights
Notes from the workshop
Short, practical writing from the projects we run. What worked, what didn't, and what it cost.
3 min read
Built your app with Lovable, Bolt or Cursor? What to check before customers arrive
A pre-launch checklist for founders whose app was built with AI tools: seven problems we find again and again, how to spot each one yourself, and when it's worth getting help.
4 min read
Upgrading an old Laravel app: versions, PHP and how long it really takes
A planning guide for upgrading Laravel 7, 8, 9 or 10 to Laravel 13: which PHP each version needs, what slows an upgrade down, how we run one, and a recent 3-day example.
5 min read
AI agent security: a 10-point checklist before your agent goes live
Ten checks we run before an AI agent gets real tools and real users: what it can reach, where outside text gets in, permissions, approvals, secrets, MCP servers, logs and tests.
4 min read
How much does it cost to build an AI agent in 2026?
Real price ranges for building and running an AI agent, from a single-workflow agent to a multi-system platform, and the five things that move the number.
3 min read
Why most AI pilots stall before production (and how to fix it)
The model is rarely the problem. Here's where AI projects get stuck between the demo and real users, and what we do about each one.
3 min read
What is a forward deployed engineer, and does your company need one?
Forward deployed engineering explained: what the role is, how it differs from consulting or outsourcing, and the signs your AI project needs one.
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