Field NotesWriting on software,
Writing on software,
freelancing & engineering.
Practical guides from a small studio that ships real software for startups and growing teams.
Jun 1, 2026· 8 min readHow to Hire Freelance Next.js Developers in 2026.
A practical guide for founders and product leads on hiring freelance Next.js developers — what to screen for, what to pay, and how to scope the first engagement.
May 15, 2026· 6 min readMERN Stack in 2026: Still Worth It?.
MongoDB, Express, React, Node — is the MERN stack still a sensible choice for new products in 2026, or has the world moved on? An honest assessment.
May 1, 2026· 7 min readFreelance vs Agency vs In-House: Which Hiring Model Fits Your Startup.
A blunt comparison of the three ways to staff your product team — cost, speed, accountability, and which to pick at each startup stage.