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Written perspectives on engineering, strategy, and delivery.
The Hardest Part of Software Development Isn't the Code
Most software projects don't fail because of bad code — they fail because of poor communication between engineering teams and stakeholders.
AI Doesn't Replace Engineering — It Just Makes Bad Engineering Happen Faster
Coding is being automated. Engineering is not. Here's why the distinction matters and why AI amplifies bad decisions instead of eliminating them.
Your Dev Team Isn't 'AI-Powered' — It's AI-Dependent. There's a Difference.
There's a critical difference between using AI as a tool and using it as a replacement for engineering judgment. Speed without strategy produces garbage.
Silent Struggles Turned to Safe Spaces: Employee Philanthropy Spotlight
Employee philanthropy spotlight — Software Engineer Justin Werner shares why he chose to donate to The Trevor Project and the story behind it.
Where Is AI on Gartner's Hype Cycle — And Why ROI Is the Real Test
Generative AI is sliding into the Trough of Disillusionment while AI agents peak. Here's how to evaluate AI investments based on ROI, not hype.
Active Logic Recognized as a Top US-Based Custom Software Development Company
Active Logic has been recognized by GoodFirms as a top US custom software development company — a decade of engineering-first enterprise delivery.
Giving Back: Aaron Case and FosterAdopt Connect
Employee philanthropy spotlight — Senior Engineer Aaron Case shares his family's foster care journey and why he chose FosterAdopt Connect.
Best Practices for a Successful Laravel System Upgrade
A practical guide to Laravel upgrades — pre-upgrade audits, dependency management, database migrations, testing strategies, and monitoring.
No — You Can't Redevelop Uber for $50k
A reality check on custom software costs. Real cost breakdowns, salary data, and what $50K actually gets you when building a complex application like Uber.
How to Vet a Software Development Company: A Practical Guide
A practical guide to evaluating software development partners. What to look for, what to ask, and the red flags most companies miss.
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