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AI App Builders That Will Change How You Code Forever But Only ONE Gives You Total Control

AI App Builders That Will Change How You Code Forever But Only ONE Gives You Total Control

Having used different AI coding tools, here's my assessment: Lovable for marketing pages, Bolt.new for rapid prototyping, but Dyad.sh gives you total control with local development and multiple AI models.

October 14, 2025 Ryan Wong

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Have you wondered why the LLM LOVE using so many dashes?

Have you wondered why the LLM LOVE using so many dashes?

Ever noticed how AI models seem addicted to em-dashes? The answer lies in their training data—from Victorian literature to digitized classics. Here's why modern AI writes like it's been reading Moby-Dick.

November 3, 2025 Ryan Wong

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Is lovable dying?

Is lovable dying?

The hype around AI agents that can supposedly do everything has started to wear off. Builders are realizing that true progress comes from smarter process changes, not one-click magic.

October 27, 2024 Ryan Wong

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When is the Best Time to Go Mobile? Here’s What Most Startups Get Wrong

When is the Best Time to Go Mobile? Here’s What Most Startups Get Wrong

Don't rush into mobile app development. Learn why Progressive Web Apps offer faster deployment, easier maintenance, and better user reach than native apps for most startups.

October 22, 2025 Ryan Wong

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When should you hire freelancer and when to hire a team?

When should you hire freelancer and when to hire a team?

Should you hire a freelancer or a full development team for your software project? This guide breaks down the key factors including expertise, speed, reliability, scalability, and cost to help you make the right decision.

October 29, 2024 Ryan Wong

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How Founders Should Really Fund Their Startup (Hint: It's Not What You've Been Told)

How Founders Should Really Fund Their Startup (Hint: It's Not What You've Been Told)

People keep asking "raise or bootstrap?" as if those are the only two radio buttons on the form. They're not. The real question is how much cash is in your pocket today and how long can it stay there while the business learns to breathe on its own?

October 13, 2024 Ryan Wong

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Why CTO is the most important role in the technology department

Why CTO is the most important role in the technology department

CTO isn't just a technical role, it's a translator between chaos and order. When a company scales, that bridge between developers and business goals decides whether it grows sustainably or collapses under its own codebase.

October 19, 2024 Ryan Wong

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