Creating project estimates is a necessary evil in service businesses, often bogging down sales processes. I built 'Scopeify,' an AI-powered estimate agent using n8n, Notion, and Slack, to streamline our scoping phase. This article walks through the challenges we faced, the technical solutions we implemented, and the significant impact on our workflow and sales efficiency.
read →I just released a country music EP on Spotify in 48 hours. I've never recorded music professionally, don't own recording equipment, and can barely play guitar. But I wanted to understand what was actually possible with AI tools in 2025, so I created 'Dale Tucker' and went all in. This isn't another 'AI is going to replace musicians' take. This is about understanding these tools from a builder's perspective - what works, what doesn't, and what you can actually ship.
read →Manual link curation was eating up days of our teammate's time every week. I fixed it with n8n, Python, and AI, turning a multi-day slog into a 30-second automated workflow. Here's how we built a system that scans Slack channels, scrapes websites, and generates witty one-liners with emojis for our weekly newsletter.
read →Stuck deciding between native, React Native, PWA, or no-code for your mobile app? Having guided numerous clients through this decision at Input Logic, I'll break down the four major options with real pros and cons. Skip the analysis paralysis and get a clear picture of which platform actually makes sense for your app.
read →After diving into Node.js a year ago due to Python frustrations, here's the real-world experience report. From building CLI tools to client projects, I've learned what Node does brilliantly and where it falls short. Spoiler alert: it's not all sunshine and rainbows, but it's been one hell of a ride.
read →Ever started a Django project and wished you had a better foundation? I'll share our team's battle-tested starter template that handles all the boring stuff - from local dev setup to production configs. We use this for real client work, and now you can too. Bonus: it works great with both Python 2 and 3!
read →Hit a wall trying to combine local and server collections in Meteor? I ran into this exact problem building a chat app with bot responses. Here's the clean solution for merging your collections without sending unnecessary data to the server. Perfect for when you need that seamless local + server data view.
read →Need private Git repos but don't want to pay for GitHub? Here's a clever hack using Dropbox (or any cloud storage) as your private Git server. It's perfect for personal projects, completely free, and takes just 4 simple steps to set up. I'll show you how to keep your code private without breaking the bank.
read →Let's talk about why I'm jumping ship from Python to Node.js. From the Python 2 vs 3 drama to the headaches of Unicode support, and the pure joy of npm compared to pip - here's my honest take on why Node.js is winning me over. Plus, there's the whole 'more beer money' argument that's hard to ignore.
read →Want to turn Evernote into your second brain? Here's my personal system for organizing everything from code snippets to wedding plans. Learn why the '!inbox' notebook is your new best friend, why you should ditch multiple notebooks for tags, and how to ninja your way through notes using the search bar. Warning: may cause extreme productivity.
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