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Engineering · May 2026

Choosing a stack in 2026: boring is the new exciting

The framework discourse moves fast. How we decide which technology to bet on for a 3-year build.

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Design · May 2026

Design systems for small teams: the 80/20 starter kit

You don't need 200 components on day one. The minimum design system that pays for itself within a sprint.

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Mobile · April 2026

Offline-first mobile apps: what actually works in India

Real lessons from building apps for field staff in low-connectivity areas.

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Product · April 2026

The discovery call: what we ask before quoting

Behind-the-scenes look at how we scope projects — including 12 questions that have saved us from bad fits.

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Engineering · March 2026

Flutter vs React Native in 2026: an honest comparison

When we reach for Flutter, when we choose React Native, and when we go fully native.

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Business · March 2026

Working with an Indian studio: how to get it right

If you're hiring an Indian dev shop for the first time, this is the playbook we wish every client read first.

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