$ Field Notes
Short essays on the practice of building software. Mostly things I wish someone had told me sooner.
Do you need a CMS?
Do you really need a CMS? A look at why small websites can often skip the complexity and use a database, Markdown, or a simple custom admin instead.
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Is AI a bubble?
Is generative AI a bubble? Explore the hype, risks, real-world value and future of AI as the market moves from rapid growth toward correction and consolidation.
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Boring stacks win
Why I default to Postgres + a server-rendered framework, and only deviate when there's a real reason.
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