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Linux Moved Its AI Bug Fixes Earlier. Your Code Should Too
What the Linux 7.4 merge window shows about using AI to find bugs, and how to fit AI review and human sign-off into your own software process.
So You Built It on Lovable. Now What?
You shipped something on Lovable and you're not sure what's underneath. Here's how to tell if there's a problem, and a five-minute test to run yourself.
If the AI Bubble Bursts, What Happens to Your App?
What a burst AI bubble would mean for tools like Lovable and Copilot, why the cheap prices may not last, and how to protect software built with them.
That Linux TCP Flaw: Your Go App May Change the Risk
A critical Linux TCP flaw has a claimed remote root exploit that needs multipath TCP, and Go apps can turn that on by default, so here's what to check.
If Your Software Supplier Went Bust, What Would You Do?
A GP website supplier's collapse has left practices hunting for replacements. Five things any small firm can check now about the suppliers it relies on.
Shopify Changed Who Counts as a Customer With an Account
A customer's first Shopify sign-in now sets them to ENABLED and fires webhooks. What changed, who it affects and what to check in custom apps and themes.
What Does AI Tell Shoppers About Your Shopify Store?
Shopify's Knowledge base holds the facts AI agents use to answer shoppers. Here's what changed, what to check, and why to do it before Black Friday.
Your Custom Shopify App Can Now Report Into Analytics
Custom Shopify apps can now send their activity into Shopify Analytics. Here's what changed, the small print, and whether it's worth doing.
Shopify Can Now Lock Your App's Token to Your Servers
Shopify now lets you lock an app's Admin API token to your own servers. Here's what it does, who can use it and how to avoid locking yourself out.
AI Models Got Cheaper. Your App Might Not Have Noticed
AI models have got much cheaper, but your app keeps paying for the old one until someone changes it. Here's what to check and how to switch safely.
Should You Build Your MVP With AI? An Honest Answer.
Yes for prototypes and internal tools, but be careful once it holds sensitive data or has to last. Here's a rule of thumb you can actually use.
Shopify Polaris 2.0 Is Out. Your Custom App Won't Move
Polaris 2.0 is stable, but your custom Shopify app won't move on its own. Here's what changed, what the update involves and what I'd do this week.
Shopify App Tokens Are Going to Expire. Is Yours Ready?
Shopify app tokens must move to expiring access by 1 January 2027. Here's what the migration involves and what I'd do this week if I had an app.
AI Makes Good Developers Faster. It Doesn’t Make Thinking Optional.
A short one on why AI speeds up people who know what they're doing, and why it's a trap for anyone hoping it will replace the knowing.
AI Shopping Agents Can Now Ask for Marketing Consent
AI shopping agents can now pass on a buyer's marketing choices at Shopify checkout. Here's what changed, what the defaults do and what to check.
One in Three Teams Switched AI Provider Last Month
Almost a third of busier teams on Vercel's AI Gateway changed provider in September. Here's how to keep your own app free to switch as well.
AI Code Review Found More Bugs Than Postgres Could Fix
AI code review found more bugs than the PostgreSQL team could fix. Here's what to expect if you point an AI reviewer at your own codebase.
Shopify's New App Security Check, and What It Won't Catch
Shopify has a free security check for custom apps. Here's how to run it, what it finds, and the things it won't catch, in Shopify's own words.
AI Wrote It. Does Anyone Understand It?
The Linux kernel dropped its rule on declaring AI use. If you pay for software, the question that matters is whether anyone understands the code.
How to Choose a Bespoke Software Developer in 2026
Who writes the code, who owns it, who holds the keys, and how do they use AI? The plain questions to ask before you choose a software developer.
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