Insights on AI, Cloud
& Modern Engineering
We write about AI agents, cloud architecture, cost optimization, and the tools we use every day to build software.
Building EmDash Plugins with TypeScript: Capabilities, Sandboxing & Security Model
Deep dive into EmDash's plugin architecture. Learn the capability manifest system, Dynamic Workers sandbox, lifecycle hooks, testing, licensing freedom, and how it eliminates the WordPress plugin security crisis.
EmDash on AWS vs Cloudflare: Hosting Costs, Performance & Architecture Compared
Side-by-side comparison of hosting EmDash on Cloudflare Workers vs AWS (ECS, EC2, Lambda). Real pricing at 4 traffic tiers, performance benchmarks, plugin sandboxing differences, and database options.
x402 Payment Protocol & EmDash: Monetizing Content in the AI Agent Era
How x402 and EmDash give content creators a native business model for the AI era. Covers the HTTP 402 protocol, stablecoin micropayments, EmDash's built-in x402 support, and the shift from ads to pay-per-request.
EmDash MCP Server & AI-Native CMS: How to Manage Content with AI Agents
Connect Claude, GPT, or Kiro to EmDash's built-in MCP server and manage content with AI agents. Covers Agent Skills, CLI automation, content workflows, WordPress migration with AI, and the Block Kit Agent Skill.
Astro 6 + EmDash Theming Guide: Building Custom CMS Themes for Developers
Build custom EmDash themes with Astro 6. Covers theme anatomy, content collections, islands architecture, Tailwind CSS, seed files, theme security (no database access), and Cloudflare Workers deployment.
WordPress Plugin Security Crisis: Why EmDash's Sandboxed Architecture Matters
11,300+ new WordPress vulnerabilities in 2025, 91% from plugins. We break down why WordPress's plugin architecture is fundamentally insecure and how EmDash's capability-based sandbox eliminates entire vulnerability classes.
Serverless CMS Architecture: How EmDash Scales to Zero on Cloudflare Workers
Deep dive into EmDash's serverless architecture on Cloudflare Workers. V8 isolates vs containers, scale-to-zero economics, Cloudflare for Platforms, the workerd runtime, and real cost comparisons at every traffic level.
How to Run OpenClaw with Open-Source LLMs for Almost Free: AWS Deployment & Monthly Cost Breakdown
Run OpenClaw with Llama 4 Scout, DeepSeek V3.2, or Qwen 3.5 for under $5/month in token costs. We cover local Ollama setup, cloud API routing via OpenRouter, self-hosted vLLM on AWS GPU instances, and a full monthly cost breakdown for every approach.
AWS Cost Optimization in 2026: 12 Techniques + Hidden Costs Most Teams Miss
32% of cloud spend is wasted. We break down 12 proven AWS cost optimization techniques — from Savings Plans and Graviton4 to the hidden NAT Gateway and inter-AZ charges silently inflating your bill — plus re:Invent 2025 FinOps announcements.
Mixpanel Integration for Fullstack SaaS: Every Tool, Every Layer — Complete Guide 2026
A code-first guide to integrating every Mixpanel tool into a fullstack SaaS. Covers Next.js client setup, Node.js server-side tracking, identity management, funnels, retention, session replay, heatmaps, A/B experiments, warehouse connectors, and GDPR compliance.
All Claw AI Agent Integrations: OpenClaw, ZeroClaw, NanoClaw, IronClaw & More (2026)
Complete integration guide for every popular claw AI agent framework in 2026. OpenClaw's 50+ channels, ZeroClaw's 22+ providers, NanoClaw's container isolation, IronClaw's WASM sandbox, PicoClaw, NullClaw, TinyClaw, and Nanobot — all compared side-by-side.
RevenueCat Integration Guide 2026: Setup, Pros & Cons vs Native In-App Purchases
RevenueCat is free up to $2,500/month in tracked revenue, then 1% above that. We cover the full integration for React Native, iOS (StoreKit 2), and Android (Play Billing v8), plus an honest comparison of RevenueCat vs going native so you can make the right call for your app.