How-To Articles
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How to Build an Internal Tool Without a Dev Team
A practical guide to building internal tools for your business — covering what to build first, data models, user roles, and how to ship without engineers.
How to Choose a Backend for Your App in 2026
A practical guide to choosing the right backend for your app — covering managed platforms, databases, auth, and how to avoid overbuilding.
How to Deploy a Web App: A Beginner's Guide to Going Live
A step-by-step guide to deploying a web app — covering hosting options, environment variables, custom domains, and what to check before launch.
How to Set Up a Managed Database for Your Web App
A practical guide to choosing and setting up a managed database for your web app — covering SQL vs NoSQL, migrations, and what to look for.
How to Ship Your First Web App as a Non-Developer
A practical guide for non-developers who want to build and launch a real web app — covering tools, tradeoffs, and what to focus on first.
How to Use AI to Build a Web App Faster
A practical guide to using AI tools to build web apps faster — covering where AI helps most, where it falls short, and how to avoid common traps.
How to Use TypeScript for Full-Stack Web Development
A practical guide to using TypeScript across a full-stack app — covering type safety, backend methods, database models, and API contracts.
How to Write a Software Spec: A Practical Guide for Builders
A practical guide to writing a software spec that actually works — covering structure, precision, data types, edge cases, and what to leave out.