Notes from the build.
Long-form writing about the products on this site — the decisions, the rewrites, and the things that only became obvious afterwards.
From RockoAI to RepoGo: Building the Product I Wanted to Use
How a vibe-coding app, a multi-model benchmark, and a hard look at AI economics led me to build a mobile-first coding workspace.
ReadSharing Tool Calls with ToolLoopAgent and DurableAgents: A Deep Dive into Edge-Compatible AI Workflows
Building AI agents that can execute tools reliably across different environments. Whether you're running real-time interactions on the edge or processing compute-intensive tasks on traditional servers, you need a consistent way to share and execute tool calls.
ReadBuilding a Complete CI/CD Pipeline for Expo Apps with EAS Updates and Push Notifications
How to set up automated EAS updates with GitHub Actions that automatically notify all users when a new version is available—complete with in-app update prompts and seamless installation.
ReadBuilding RepoGo Editor State: The Wildest Client State Abstraction
A deep dive into the multi-instance Zustand store architecture that powers RepoGo's editor. AI feedback, developer thoughts, and lessons learned from building complex client state for a mobile IDE.
ReadBuilding RepoGo: Your Editor, Anywhere
The journey of building the most powerful AI-powered mobile IDE. How curiosity, determination, and relentless optimization brought full-stack development to your iPhone.
ReadBuilding Reliable Onboarding Flows with Vercel Workflows
Learn how to build durable, multi-day onboarding sequences, churn retention campaigns, and webhook-driven workflows using Vercel Workflow DevKit — no queues or cron jobs required.
ReadVercel vs Cloudflare vs Fly.io — Pricing, Performance, and Developer Experience Compared
A comprehensive comparison of Vercel, Cloudflare Pages, and Fly.io covering pricing models, performance benchmarks, developer experience, and use cases to help you choose the right platform for your next project.
ReadStartup-Ready Next.js Architecture: SEO, iOS Splash Screens & OG Images and PWA
One config drives SEO, iOS Splash Screens & OG Images, and PWA. My startup-tested Next.js setup to ship fast without debt.
ReadCursor Shortcuts: A CLI Tool for Opening Related Files with Shortcuts
Create shortcuts.json, run a command, open all related files instantly. Stop searching, start coding.
ReadAI SDK v5 Migration: Handling Previously Saved Messages
A guide on migrating from AI SDK v4 to v5 while maintaining backward compatibility for existing chat messages stored in your database.
ReadHosting Expo SPAs and APIs on Vercel: Up to date and tested.
Learn how to deploy Expo applications with both client-side SPA and server-side API routes on Vercel using the new server output and @expo/server adapter.
ReadHandling scroll behavior for AI Chat Apps: A Simple Guide
Learn how to implement buttery smooth scrolling in AI chat applications with debounced functions, proper padding, and optimized user experience.
ReadAI SDK v5 Migration
I'm sharing my experience to quickly highlight my migration to the new AI SDK v5, in hopes of making your migration easier. It's a lot to digest, so I wanted to share the migration at a high level.
ReadHow I Expo
A step-by-step guide to setting up an Expo project with best practices.
ReadCreating a Git Repository via Command Line
A quick guide on how to create a new Git repository via the command line.
ReadHow to never miss a tax write-off ever again
I have a simple system that helps me never miss a tax write-off. I use a simple tool that helps me track my expenses and categorize them for tax time.
ReadStop using Gravatar libraries
Here’s how you can create your own Gravatar library without relying on third-party libraries.
ReadUnlocking the Power of Firebase for Enterprise-Level Apps
Exploring the capabilities of Firebase in building enterprise-level applications.
ReadFinding Success and Happiness: My Journey in Software Development
Six years ago, I embarked on a transformative journey into the world of software development.
ReadPhoto Builder Powered By Vercel OG
Using Vuetify and Vercel OG you got options to built a light weight photobuilder in the cloud.
ReadCustom Elements in Flatsome UX Builder
In this blog post I will show you how to add custom elememts in Flatsome's UX Builder.
ReadThe Idea List
I spend allot of time thinking what I want to build. Here is some idea I've had
ReadWhy I didn't choose WordPress
I chose Next.js over WordPress and here is why.
ReadBoppr was Featured in the Beloit Daily News
Growing up in Beloit, I love seeing anything tech coming our or Beloit!
ReadHow Boppr is Changing the way you Connect
Boppr always seems to give that wow factor and people love using it.
ReadThe Launch of ClipReply
Today ClipReply was launched. It was a challanging project but I did it!
ReadWhat Would the Future You Tell You?
No one knows yourself better than you. If you ever said to yourself “I wish I would have known that then” this article might just be perfect for you. My goal for this post is to get you thinking about how you can make your future brighter!
ReadMy Madison 4K Drone Edit
I have been filming in Madison WI this month. Here is an edit of the shots that were captured.
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