Blog

Notes on building modern products.

Practical writing on web apps, SaaS, AI agents and shipping real software — drawn from what I actually build.

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  Jun 22, 2026 · SaaS

  How Much Does It Cost to Build a SaaS MVP? (2026)

  What a SaaS MVP really costs in 2026: $15K–$85K by complexity, what drives the number, and freelancer vs agency vs nearshore — from a dev who's shipped fintech SaaS.

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  Jun 20, 2026 · Shopify

  How Much Does a Custom Shopify Store Cost? (2026)

  What a custom Shopify store really costs in 2026: theme work $3K–$9K, custom build $7.5K–$30K, headless $10K+ — plus plan, app, and migration costs, from a dev who's shipped 100+ stores.

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  Jun 19, 2026 · app development

  Hiring an App Developer in Mexico: Rates & Process

  What it costs to hire an app developer in Mexico in 2026 — real USD/MXN rates, the nearshore advantage for US founders, and how to vet one. From a Puebla-based dev.

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  Jun 17, 2026 · AI agents

  What Is an AI Agent? A Builder's Plain-English Guide

  A clear, jargon-free definition of an AI agent — agent vs chatbot vs LLM call vs workflow, how the loop/tools/memory work, real ROI use cases, and when you actually need one.

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  Jun 15, 2026 · React Native

  React Native vs Flutter in 2026: Which Should You Choose?

  An honest React Native vs Flutter comparison for 2026: performance, hiring, ecosystem, web code-sharing, and when each one wins — from a dev who ships RN.

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  Jun 12, 2026 · hiring developers

  How to Hire an App Developer in 2026 (Cost & Process)

  How to hire an app developer in 2026: real rates by model (freelancer, agency, in-house, nearshore), the hiring process, red flags, and how to write a brief — from a dev.

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