What I've Learned
Practical insights from building products, scaling teams, and embracing AI
How to Evaluate a Software Development Estimate
How to evaluate a software development estimate or agency quote: what a credible one contains, the red flags, the hidden line items and the questions to ask.
Travis Sutphin
Principal engineer. 25+ years building software.
Technical Due Diligence Checklist: Before You Buy or Sign
A technical due diligence checklist for founders: what to check in code, data, security, costs and team before you buy, invest or sign, and what red flags cost.
Travis Sutphin
Principal engineer. 25+ years building software.
Rebuild vs Refactor: When to Rewrite Legacy Software
Rebuild vs refactor: how to decide whether to rewrite legacy software or upgrade it in place, from two real projects that went opposite ways and what each cost.
Travis Sutphin
Principal engineer. 25+ years building software.
PWA vs Mobile App: Why I Told a Client to Skip the App
PWA vs native mobile app: why I steered a client away from an app store build to one installable web app, what you give up, and when native is worth it.
Travis Sutphin
Principal engineer. 25+ years building software.
Do I Need a CMS for My Website? Why AI May Be Better
Do you need a CMS for your website? For most business sites, an AI-managed static site is faster, safer and cheaper. Here is when a CMS still makes sense.
Travis Sutphin
Principal engineer. 25+ years building software.
Why Your Business Needs a Web Presence Before You Need It
Why your business needs a web presence now: reviews, rankings and reputation compound slowly, so start building before your sales pipeline slows down.
Travis Sutphin
Principal engineer. 25+ years building software.