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There is a time and place for everything: managed services vs DIY

There is a time and place for everything: managed services vs DIY

Should you avoid managed services to prevent lock-in? Maybe. However, spending months reinventing infrastructure instead of shipping features is a bigger risk. Balance is key. Know the trade-offs, understand the costs, and make decisions based on your reality.

Learning from OSS: legacyBehaviour property on Next.js 's Link component

Learning from OSS: legacyBehaviour property on Next.js 's Link component

Ever introduced a breaking change and instantly regretted it? Components evolve, but forcing users into painful refactors isn’t ideal. Next.js tackled this with a legacyBehaviour flag—letting devs opt out of the new behavior while they migrate at their own pace.

How to start growing talent in-house

How to start growing talent in-house

Startups thrive on rapid growth, but when it comes to scaling talent, they often hit a wall. Enterprise-style feedback systems sound great—until they become a productivity sink. So how can you build structured talent development without overcomplicating things?

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When to hire senior developers vs. juniors - the perfect team composition

When to hire senior developers vs. juniors - the perfect team composition

Senior developers bring expertise, long-term vision, and stability to complex SaaS projects, while juniors—when guided effectively—offer cost-efficiency and faster execution for well-defined tasks.

When Symfony event listeners go wild!

When Symfony event listeners go wild!

A simple bug fix can turn into a full-blown debugging adventure - especially when Symfony’s event listeners start misbehaving. 🧐 If your listeners are firing twice (or more), your service configuration might be the culprit. Here’s how we solved a sneaky autoconfiguration.

Bridging the gap: how front-end engineers can help shape product development in smaller teams

Bridging the gap: how front-end engineers can help shape product development in smaller teams

In small teams, front-end engineers can bridge gaps in product clarity by refining goals, collaborating effectively, and using flexible tools to deliver features efficiently.

Finding your North Star Metric

Finding your North Star Metric

Scaling a startup is exciting—but chaotic. Teams often chase different priorities, leading to silos and lost focus. A North Star Metric can realign everyone around what matters most. Curious about how this works?

Exploring LLM Options: Proprietary vs. Open Source

Exploring LLM Options: Proprietary vs. Open Source

AI can be challenging. We break down three AI integration tiers—proprietary models, open-source solutions, and custom-built systems—to help you choose the right approach. From quick MVPs to scalable solutions, discover how to leverage AI effectively for your product.

Startups don't need corporate culture

Startups don't need corporate culture

Startups often mimic corporates to impress clients or adapt to new hires, but this can stifle the agility they need to succeed. In this post, we explore how corporate habits can slow progress and why startups should prioritise speed and adaptability over rigid processes.

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