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So, you’ve probably heard the news: a proposed rule wants to slap a $100,000 fee on companies for each H-1B visa worker they hire. Yeah, you read that right. One hundred thousand dollars. It’s easy to see this as just another immigration headline, but honestly, it’s about so much more. This isn’t just about tech…
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When you build a specialized legal tech platform, one of the hardest decisions isn’t the tech stack or the UI — it’s deciding what belongs in the self-service product and what should stay in direct consulting engagements. At first glance, the temptation is to make everything available in software. It feels generous, scalable, and client-friendly.…
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How Eliminating Database-Baked Logging Led to Lighter Code, Easier Testing, and a Reusable Component For too long, I wrestled with a common architectural headache: logging baked directly into stored procedures. It’s a pattern many of us fall into, seemingly convenient at first glance. But, as my application grew, this convenience quickly turned into a quagmire of…
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This article explores how developers can leverage Software as a Service (SaaS) to turn their technical skills into recurring revenue. It covers what SaaS is, why it’s a powerful business model, and how even solo developers can build scalable applications that generate long-term income.
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This article explains why the author chose to build the backend logic of a legal SaaS platform before designing the UI, emphasizing the importance of stability, testability, and long-term scalability. It advocates for a backend-first approach as a strategic foundation for building trustworthy, high-impact software.
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In an industry always poised for disruption, the fear that AI will replace software developers is spreading like wildfire. But let’s take a breath and look at the reality. As a developer myself, I don’t necessarily see AI as a threat — I see it as a tool. A powerful one. One that, like all…
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In the world of software contracting, networking is everything. But here’s the catch: most people think of networking as something that happens at conferences, on LinkedIn, or through word-of-mouth referrals. While those channels are valuable, one of the most powerful professional networks you have is already sitting right in front of you—your inbox. The Hidden…
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Making the leap from being a full-time developer to working as an independent contractor is a bold move—and one that can be incredibly rewarding. But success as a contractor isn’t just about technical skills; it’s also about embracing a new mindset that aligns with the unique demands of this career path. Here’s a guide to…
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