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AI EngineeringJuly 20266 min read

Why Most Startups Build AI Backwards

Wrapping an LLM API in a controller is not an AI product. We break down how to design deterministic evaluation pipelines, cache requests, and design low-latency systems before scaling up prompt expenses.

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ArchitectureJune 20268 min read

Scaling Rails Beyond the Monolith Debate

You don't need microservices to scale. Learn how to diagnose database locking, split database reads/writes, decouple background queue architectures, and keep your monolithic codebase highly maintainable.

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LeadershipMay 20265 min read

Architecture is a Product Decision

The cost of building code that is hard to change is direct product stagnation. Why early architectural clarity is the ultimate velocity multiplier for startup engineering teams.

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