Topic
Automation
18 posts on automation — guides and lab notes from real runs on hardware we own. New posts land here automatically. Start anywhere, or grab the copy-paste prompts that ship with them.
- 7 min read
Custom vs. Off-the-Shelf AI Agents for Small Business
Off-the-shelf AI agents fail when your workflow is the edge. Here's when custom development actually pays off for small business.
- 8 min read
Multi-Agent AI for Business: Do You Need It in 2026?
Most businesses do not need multi-agent AI yet — but some do. 5 questions to find out which camp you are in, with real cost and complexity benchmarks.
- 5 min read
How Much Does an AI Agent Cost in 2026?
Compare AI agent build costs and monthly running costs, from DIY to enterprise. Break down API spend, hosting, maintenance, and when to build or buy.
- 7 min read
n8n vs Make vs Custom Code: 2026 AI Automation Decision Guide
Tested all three across 20+ real automations. n8n wins for speed, Make for non-coders, custom scripts when it gets complex. Side-by-side pricing, limits, and the exact use case each one owns.
- 7 min read
The Async Automation Playbook: How to Eliminate Manual Work Without Meetings
My framework for identifying, scoping, and building automations without a single meeting. Used on every client engagement.
- 7 min read
The Future of AI and Next.js
How AI agents are changing the way we build with Next.js — from agentic development to shipping 10x faster as a solo engineer.
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