Application and data architecture

41 posts
A letter to my son: Growing up in the AI world

A letter to my son: Growing up in the AI world

Reflecting on whether teaching traditional coding skills still makes sense in 2026. Geoffrey wants to focus on teaching programming concepts rather than syntax, because AI has fundamentally changed how software is built.

The hidden cost of multiple repositories

The hidden cost of multiple repositories

Go for one codebase or multiple repositories? A question multiple CTOs and technical founders have asked. It can be a surprisingly expensive decision nobody warns you about.

Cloudy with a chance of function calls

Cloudy with a chance of function calls

In the first of a series exploring infrastructure fundamentals, Brenden addresses the most frequently asked questions about what's really happening under the hood with complex pipelines and AI/data systems, bringing the cloud to life.

Analyse your tables for better performance

Analyse your tables for better performance

I recently encountered a issue with MySQL query performance. A particular query would perform very badly in production, but perform very well in the testing environments.

The challenges and gotchas of app store releases

The challenges and gotchas of app store releases

The most common mistake in mobile product launches is assuming the app store submission process is routine. It isn’t. From mismatched requirements between Apple and Google to last-minute policy changes, this is where launch plans unravel.

Another early-stage SaaS founders dilemma: buy a pre-built app or build one from scratch

Another early-stage SaaS founders dilemma: buy a pre-built app or build one from scratch

Should SaaS founders buy or build their MVP? We compare pre-built apps vs custom development across cost, time, scalability, and code quality — so you can choose the right foundation for your product.

🌶️ SaaS startups should never use microservices. Like, never-ever.

🌶️ SaaS startups should never use microservices. Like, never-ever.

Many SaaS startups over-engineer their architecture with microservices. Here's why that's usually a costly mistake—and what to do instead.

Tech stack decisions for AI startups: what you need to know

Tech stack decisions for AI startups: what you need to know

Selecting the right tech stack is critical for AI startups. Python is essential for data science, but the backend, frontend, and infrastructure choices determine scalability and efficiency. Explore the best tech stack combinations, hosting tools, and ETL solutions to future-proof your AI startup.

Securely Mounting COMPOSER_AUTH Secret in Docker Builds

Securely Mounting COMPOSER_AUTH Secret in Docker Builds

Using ARG or ENV for secrets in Dockerfiles can expose sensitive credentials in your final image. Instead, use Docker BuildKit’s --secret to pass secrets securely at build time. Learn how to protect your Docker builds across CLI, Docker Compose, GitHub Actions, and GCP.

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