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Why Your MVP Should Break (And How to Break It Right)
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Why Your MVP Should Break (And How to Break It Right)

The best MVPs fail fast and fail loud — here's how I learned to build things that break in all the right ways.

The IRS Website Showed Me a Raw Template Variable
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The IRS Website Showed Me a Raw Template Variable

I was applying for an EIN when my internet dropped. When it came back, the IRS website greeted me with 'header.title'. That's not a bug — it's a symptom.

Automating the Boring Parts of Running a Studio
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Automating the Boring Parts of Running a Studio

Invoices, proposals, follow-ups — I automated most of them. Here's what's worth it and what isn't.

AI Agents Are Doing Your Errands Now
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AI Agents Are Doing Your Errands Now

I had an AI book a dentist appointment last week. It called the office. On the phone.

I Built a Side Project in a Weekend With AI
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I Built a Side Project in a Weekend With AI

Friday night idea to deployed app by Sunday. Here's exactly how AI coding tools changed the math.

Every App Wants to Be Your AI Assistant
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Every App Wants to Be Your AI Assistant

Notion has one. Spotify has one. Your bank has one. Most of them are useless.

When to Build an MVP (and When to Build Less)
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When to Build an MVP (and When to Build Less)

Founders always ask what an MVP costs. The better question is whether you need one yet.

Threads Is Quietly Winning
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Threads Is Quietly Winning

Nobody's talking about it because it's not dramatic. But from what I've seen, it's worth paying attention to.

Ship the Ugly Version First
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Ship the Ugly Version First

The version you're embarrassed by is the one that teaches you the most. Stop polishing. Start shipping.

The AI App That Replaced Three of My Other Apps
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The AI App That Replaced Three of My Other Apps

I canceled subscriptions to three separate tools last month. One app ate all of them.

The Stack I Actually Use (and Why)
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The Stack I Actually Use (and Why)

No hype, no trend-chasing. Here's every tool I use at Jaiye Labs and why I picked it.

Why I Don't Take Every Project
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Why I Don't Take Every Project

Saying no to projects is hard when you're a small studio. But it's the best thing I ever did.

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How Much Does a Custom App Cost in 2026

A transparent breakdown of what custom software actually costs — and why the range is so wide.

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The MVP Development Process: From Idea to Launch

A step-by-step guide to building an MVP that actually ships — based on what I've learned building them.

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Why Hire a Next.js Development Studio

When a general agency won't cut it and freelancers can't scale — here's why a focused studio makes sense.

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AI Integration for Your Product: What's Worth It and What's Not

A practical guide to adding AI to your product — what works, what doesn't, and how to avoid the hype traps.

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