Notes on product, engineering, AI, and building useful things.
A collection of practical thoughts from Funky Dragon Labs on software delivery, product thinking, AI-native workflows, and the realities of shipping.
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Engineering8 min readJan 15, 2025
The case for pragmatic product engineering
Good software is not just code that works. It is software that solves the right problem, fits the business, and can keep evolving. Here is how to build it.
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The best software is not the most clever. It is software that works, ships, and can evolve without crushing the team.
Jan 10, 2025
AI Workflows4 min read
AI-native workflows are not about replacing developers. They are about amplifying what small teams can do.
Jan 5, 2025
Startups6 min read
The real risk is not slow development. It is building something nobody needs. Here is how to avoid that trap.
Dec 28, 2024
Startups7 min read
Hiring your first developer is a big decision. Here are the questions you should be asking and the red flags to watch for.
Dec 20, 2024
Product5 min read
A website tells people about your business. A product is your business. Understanding the difference changes everything.
Dec 15, 2024
Engineering6 min read
Complexity is not inherently bad. Unmanaged complexity is. Here is how to keep it honest and intentional.
Dec 10, 2024
Delivery5 min read
Sprints, kanban, no methodology at all? The best delivery rhythm depends on your team and your product.
Dec 5, 2024
AI Workflows8 min read
Cursor, Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot. What actually works, what is hype, and how to use them effectively.
Nov 28, 2024
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