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Written perspectives on engineering, strategy, and delivery.
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.
Building a House vs. Building Software: Why the Foundation Matters
Why building custom software is a lot like building a custom home — and what the parallels teach us about architecture, scope, and buy vs. build.
10,000 Tasks, One Request, Half the Cost: Anthropic's Message Batches API
A deep-dive into Anthropic's Message Batches API — process 10,000 AI requests simultaneously at 50% cost reduction, with enterprise use cases.
Active Logic Turns 10: A Decade of Custom Software Development
From a solo freelancer to a 30+ person software company — Active Logic celebrates ten years of enterprise software with 100% US-based engineers.
False-Shoring: Finally Putting a Name to an All-Too-Common Development Practice
False-shoring is when agencies claim to be US-based while quietly offshoring development. How to spot it and what to ask before signing.
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