Guides
Practical frameworks for making tool decisions — no hype, no affiliate links, just structured thinking.
Decision Frameworks8 min read
How to Choose a Database in 2025
A practical framework for picking the right database — relational, document, vector, or graph — based on your actual data patterns, team size, and scaling needs.
Decision Frameworks7 min read
Authentication for Modern Apps: What Actually Matters
Cut through the auth provider noise. A clear-eyed look at Clerk, Auth0, Supabase Auth, and Firebase Auth — when each one makes sense and when it doesn't.
Implementation Guides10 min read
Adding AI Features to Your App Without the Hype
A grounded guide to integrating LLMs, vector search, and AI-powered features into existing applications — what works, what doesn't, and what it actually costs.
Decision Frameworks7 min read
Where to Deploy Your App: A No-Nonsense Guide
Vercel, Netlify, Railway, Fly.io, AWS — a practical comparison of deployment platforms based on what you're actually building and how much you want to manage.