Engineering logs - Notes from how we design, build, and ship software.

Short essays on architecture, frontend at scale, API design, and lessons from real projects—so you can see how we think before we write code together.

Software ArchitectureOctober 31, 2026

Should we build a customer portal or keep handling requests by email?

The TanosMotorsport engine refreshes product prices and stock within about two minutes—a useful example of when repeatable work needs structure.

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CMS & Content InfrastructureOctober 16, 2026

How can we publish in several languages without duplicating work?

Keep shared source content, language-specific versions, clear review ownership, and a change log so updates reach the right people.

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Software ArchitectureOctober 12, 2026

Engineering Defaults: How We Build Software

The engineering defaults we start every project with, from API design and TypeScript boundaries to observability, CI, security and documentation.

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Software ArchitectureOctober 12, 2026

How Can You Migrate an Outdated System Without Halting Operations?

Keep the old system running while moving critical work in stages, with clear rollback checks and a named owner for every cut-over.

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API DesignOctober 12, 2026

REST API Design Best Practices for 2026

Choose versioning by client needs, return predictable errors, and document what each endpoint accepts before you build more API features.

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Software ArchitectureOctober 12, 2026

How to Choose a Software Company When You Can’t Judge the Code

A non-technical buyer’s checklist: questions to ask, red flags, references and how to check a software company’s work before you sign.

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Frontend EngineeringOctober 12, 2026

Next.js vs React for Startups in Dubai: Which to Build On

When a startup in Dubai or the UAE should choose Next.js over plain React: SEO, performance, hosting and hiring, from a Sharjah-based studio.

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AI & Machine LearningOctober 12, 2026

OpenAI vs Hugging Face for Arabic LLM Apps: Cost, Quality and Hosting

Comparing OpenAI APIs and open Hugging Face models for Arabic-language products: quality, dialects, cost, hosting and data privacy.

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Backend EngineeringOctober 12, 2026

Rust vs Go for Backend Services: Performance, Productivity and When to Use Each

Rust vs Go for backend and microservices: benchmarks, learning curve, ecosystem and the trade-offs we weigh on real projects.

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Software ArchitectureOctober 12, 2026

How a Small Full-Stack Team Ships a Product End to End

How we structure a small full-stack team, from roles and architecture to handoffs, to ship web products without a large in-house department.

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Frontend EngineeringOctober 12, 2026

Handling Large Data Sets in WeChat Mini Programs with Vue (vue-mini)

Virtual lists, pagination and setData limits: how to keep WeChat Mini Programs fast with large data sets using Vue.

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CMS & Content InfrastructureOctober 12, 2026

WeChat Mini Program with a Headless CMS: Strapi Integration Tutorial

Step-by-step: connecting a WeChat Mini Program to Strapi as a headless CMS, covering auth, content API, media and caching.

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Frontend EngineeringOctober 12, 2026

React Best Practices in 2026: What Changed Since React 18

Server Components, React 19 Actions, the compiler and data fetching: the React practices that changed since 2023 and what we use now.

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Cloud & DevOpsOctober 12, 2026

AWS vs GCP vs Azure for EU Data Residency: A Practical Comparison

How AWS, Google Cloud and Azure compare on EU regions, GDPR, pricing and managed services, and how we choose for client projects.

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Backend EngineeringOctober 12, 2026

Node.js Best Practices for 2026 (and Which 2024 Patterns to Drop)

Runtime, TypeScript, testing and performance practices we use in production Node.js in 2026, with what changed since 2024.

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Backend EngineeringOctober 12, 2026

PostgreSQL vs MySQL in 2026: Which to Choose for a SaaS Product

A practical comparison of PostgreSQL and MySQL for SaaS: performance, JSON, multi-tenancy, analytics and cost, and when we pick each.

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Automation & Workflow EngineeringOctober 5, 2026

When a spreadsheet stops being enough

When data complexity exceeds 1,000 rows, consider custom software to streamline processes.

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Software ArchitectureSeptember 29, 2026

Do you need an app, a website, or neither?

Determining if you need an app or website can save you 20-30% on development costs and reduce unnecessary complexity.

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Software ArchitectureSeptember 27, 2026

Why do software agencies quote such different prices for the same project?

Quotes for the same project can vary by 20-50% due to differences in experience, resources, or service scopes.

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Backend EngineeringSeptember 25, 2026

Your app works but is slow — what usually causes it and how to fix it?

Common issues like unoptimized code or heavy database queries can double load times; fixing them involves careful analysis and targeted improvements.

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AI & Machine LearningSeptember 23, 2026

Predictive analytics in plain terms: what can it tell you?

Predictive analytics uses historical data to forecast trends, potentially increasing revenue by 10-20% if effectively implemented.

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Automation & Workflow EngineeringSeptember 21, 2026

Which parts of your business are quietly costing you the most in manual work

Identifying inefficiencies in manual processes can save 20-30% of operational costs over time.

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Software ArchitectureSeptember 19, 2026

In-house team, agency or freelancer: a comparison of trade-offs

Choosing between in-house teams, agencies, or freelancers can affect costs by 20-50% and project timelines significantly.

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Software ArchitectureSeptember 15, 2026

Why 'we'll launch in six weeks' is usually a warning sign

'We'll launch in six weeks' often signals rushed planning, risking cost overruns and project delays by 20-50% or more.

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Software ArchitectureSeptember 11, 2026

How to write a brief for a software project when you are not technical

Crafting a project brief is essential and can be done in 5 clear steps, even without technical expertise.

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Software ArchitectureSeptember 7, 2026

The costs of custom software nobody warns you about before you sign

Custom software projects can exceed budgets by 30-50% due to overlooked costs and scope changes.

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Software ArchitectureSeptember 3, 2026

What happens if we part ways with the company that built our software

Ending a partnership with your software developer can take 3-6 months, affecting data transfer and ongoing maintenance costs.

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