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Field notes on AI agents, custom ERP, and shipping production software — written by the people doing the work.
Published October 1, 2026· 9 min
Zapier Alternatives 2026: 6 Tools Compared
Five real Zapier alternatives compared honestly — Make, n8n, Pipedream, Workato, and Tray.ai — plus the $7k/mo custom automation build nobody's pitching you.
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- Published September 10, 2026· 9 min
Odoo Alternatives 2026: 6 ERPs Compared Honestly
- Published August 27, 2026· 9 min
Monday.com Alternatives 2026: 6 Options Compared
- Published August 24, 2026· 9 min
Build vs Buy Software: The Real Decision Framework
- Published August 20, 2026· 13 min
ERP Implementation: Steps, Cost, Why They Fail
- Published August 17, 2026· 9 min
NetSuite Alternatives 2026: 6 ERPs Compared Honestly
- Published August 10, 2026· 7 min
ERP Customization: What It Costs (and When to Stop)
- Published May 19, 2026· 6 min
What is agentic coding? A working definition for builders
- Published May 18, 2026· 8 min
The agentic coding guide — how to ship 10x faster without shipping garbage
- Published May 17, 2026· 7 min
How to vibe code — the workflow that actually ships
- Published May 16, 2026· 7 min
The AI implementation roadmap — from "we should use AI" to working software
- Published May 15, 2026· 6 min
What is an AI agent? A working definition, and what it isn't
- Published May 14, 2026· 7 min
How to build an AI agent — practical guide from a team that ships them
- Published May 13, 2026· 5 min
OpenClaw vs Hermes Agent — picking between two open-source agent frameworks
- Published May 12, 2026· 5 min
Custom ERP vs NetSuite — what each one actually costs over 5 years
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