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Notes from the Engineering Floor

Practical write-ups on what works, what doesn't, and why. Scroll — each post gets its own screen.

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AI AutomationEngineering

When AI Automation Is the Wrong Answer

Not every repetitive process needs an LLM. A field guide to telling the difference before you spend a budget on the wrong fix.

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AI Model Training

Fine-Tuning vs. Prompting: A Real Cost Comparison

Fine-tuning isn't always cheaper at scale, and prompting isn't always worse at accuracy. Here's how we actually decide.

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Web DevelopmentDigital Growth

The Core Web Vitals Checklist We Run on Every Marketing Site

The specific, unglamorous fixes that move LCP, INP, and CLS — in the order we actually tackle them.

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