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.
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.
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.
Vibe coding with AI gets you to 80% fast, then stalls. Why planning still matters, and how having AI document its own work keeps your codebase consistent.
Travis Sutphin
Principal engineer. 25+ years building software.
Set weekly priorities as a project manager with the Big 3: three outcomes that make the week a win, align your team and stop busywork stalling projects.
Travis Sutphin
Principal engineer. 25+ years building software.
The technical project manager skills that matter most: translating engineer-speak, saying no, managing risk and running meetings that don't waste time.
Travis Sutphin
Principal engineer. 25+ years building software.
A simple Monday planning framework: 30 minutes in CEO mode to brain dump your work, pick your top 3 priorities and block time before your calendar fills up.
Travis Sutphin
Principal engineer. 25+ years building software.
Why replace Excel with a web app? Seven reasons, from large datasets and data accuracy to real-time collaboration, automation and stronger security.
Travis Sutphin
Principal engineer. 25+ years building software.
