A Rubber Duck’s Guide to Better Engineering
Professor Quacks reminds us that curiosity, accountability, and good teamwork are the bedrock of great engineering.
Engineering
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The enshittification of the internet: are you building value or friction?
AI agents shouldn’t become CAPTCHA solvers: discover how monetisation-driven UX patterns have turned the web into a hostile environment and what honest design can do to reverse the trend.
Why frontend rewrites are more common than refactors
Why do engineering teams keep rewriting frontends? Let’s explore the leadership bias and tech churn that makes refactors feel harder—yet ultimately more sustainable.
Lynx: a new contender in cross-platform development?
Lynx could revolutionize cross-platform mobile development with its unique approach and performance benefits. Is it time to switch from React Native or Flutter?
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.
Branded types in TypeScript: when string just isn’t enough
Discover how branded types can improve your TypeScript code quality, make your intent clearer, and catch bugs before they even compile.
🌶️ Why Native PHP shouldn’t exist
Building desktop apps with NativePHP misuses Laravel’s core strengths, creating potential security risks and practical limitations.
🌶️ 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.
Why engineers need a voice in the roadmap
A great product roadmap balances business goals with technical sustainability. Ignoring engineering input leads to technical debt and bottlenecks that slow growth. In this video, we discuss how SaaS teams can integrate engineering priorities into the roadmap for long-term success.