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  • How AI and vibe coding changed the economics of software development in 2026

    Before mature AI tools, building an MVP was an expensive bet. Even a small product required choosing a stack in advance, assembling a team, agreeing on an architecture, planning a roadmap, and paying for several weeks of work before anyone knew whether the result would be useful. A wrong hypothesis was expensive not only in money, but also in time: while the team was building the first version, the market could already be showing that the idea was weak, the sales channel did not work, or the user problem had been framed incorrectly.

    R. B. Atai
  • What an Outsourced SRE Team Actually Does

    It is easy to imagine an external SRE team as a group of people who "watch the servers" and step in when something breaks. A strong external SRE does not work that way. The goal is not to become a remote emergency button, but to turn product operations into a managed engineering function.

    R. B. Atai5 min read
  • How SRE Outsourcing Helps Startups Scale Infrastructure

    In an early-stage startup, infrastructure almost always looks like a temporary concern. At first, one person who knows where the Terraform code lives, how to roll back a release, and who has access to production seems to be enough. Then the first bigger customers arrive, traffic grows, a second or third service appears, and it becomes clear that infrastructure is no longer just background work. It starts competing with the product for the founders' attention.

    R. B. Atai4 min read
  • Post COVID era

    After the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses appear to be taking a step backward. Some companies are saying to their employees, ‘We want you in the office for at least n days a week,’ but this approach may not be the wisest choice. It’s clear that the world will never be the same.

    R. B. Atai2 min read
  • Jenkins vs GitLab CI

    In the realm of DevOps, Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Deployment (CD) are indispensable practices that contribute to the streamlined production of software. Two prominent tools that facilitate these practices are GitLab CI and Jenkins.

    R. B. Atai10 min read
  • Streamline Your Documentation Process with Sphinx

    In the fast-paced world of Information Technology, effective communication stands as the linchpin for successful project execution. An essential facet of this communication is well-organized and accessible documentation. Here, we introduce Sphinx, a robust documentation generator that transforms simple plain text into beautiful, interactive, and functional documentation.

    R. B. Atai5 min read
  • Turning Code into Cash: Unveiling App Monetization Strategies

    In the digital realm, creating a remarkable application is only half the battle won; the other half is about converting its value into revenue. Monetization is the linchpin that transforms a well-coded app into a profitable digital asset. However, the path to successful app monetization isn’t a straight line but a strategic maze that requires an understanding of available monetization models, user behavior, and market trends. This article delves into various app monetization strategies, shedding light on how developers and businesses can optimize their digital offerings to generate sustainable revenue while continuing to provide value to the users.

    R. B. Atai6 min read
  • The Future of IT Outsourcing Services: A Decade of Transformation

    As we stand on the threshold of a new decade, the IT outsourcing services industry finds itself at a pivotal crossroads. Over the past several years, this sector has undergone significant transformations driven by rapid technological advancements, economic shifts, and changing global dynamics.

    R. B. Atai5 min read