Notes from the field.

Occasional essays on automation, back-office architecture, and the unglamorous work of making software actually run.

devops
Docker for Developers: Practical Guide to Containerization
Learn Docker from a developer's perspective. Practical containerization guide covering Dockerfiles, compose, best practices, and real-world workflows.
automation
n8n Automation Examples: 10 Workflows You Can Build Today
Practical n8n workflow examples for business automation. Lead management, notifications, data sync, and more.
backend
Microservices vs Monolithic: How to Choose the Right Architecture
Honest comparison of microservices and monolithic architecture. When each makes sense, real trade-offs, and how to decide.
backend
What is MVP in Business? A Practical Guide for Startups
What MVP means in business and software development. Learn how to build a minimum viable product that validates your business idea fast.
devops
CI/CD Pipeline Example: GitHub Actions Setup Guide
Practical CI/CD pipeline setup with GitHub Actions. Build, test, and deploy automatically with working examples.
comparisons
Make vs Zapier: Which Automation Tool Should You Choose?
Honest comparison of Make (Integromat) and Zapier for workflow automation. Pricing, features, ease of use, and when to choose each.
services
AI Agent & LLM Integration Development
Custom AI agents, LLM-powered internal tools, automated workflows with AI at the core. Move beyond chat — build software that actually does work.
services
AI Infrastructure & Self-Hosted AI
Self-hosted AI infrastructure, private LLM deployments, model routing, observability. Own your AI stack end to end — without vendor lock-in or per-token surprises.
services
App Development Chicago
Mobile and web app development in Chicago. Custom applications for iOS, Android, and web platforms built by a local developer.
services
Custom Software Development
Web apps, mobile apps, internal tools, custom databases, back-office systems. Built to your specifications, delivered by one engineer.