I’ve watched the same movie play out too many times: a management team receives a penetration testing report, sees a wall of findings with scary-sounding names, and immediately assumes their platform is on fire. It’s not on fire. It’s almost never on fire. But the report sure makes it look like it is. And that’s the problem…
Photo by Dylan Gillis on Unsplash More than a decade ago, I had the opportunity to take a Total Quality Management (TQM) course by none other than Andrzej Blikle at ASBIRO, a unique Polish educational institution where only entrepreneurs teach entrepreneurship. Since then, I’ve been testing and refining various TQM techniques with my teams, especially…
Photo by Alvaro Reyes on Unsplash So, you’ve crafted a killer API. It’s fast, efficient, and ready to save the world (or at least make things easier for developers). But here’s the twist—selling an API is as strategic as building it. I know because I’ve been testing the waters with my SharpAPI, and I’ve put nearly every distribution channel…
foto: My all-time favourite coding spot. TL;DR: AI might be good at spitting out code, but until it learns to drink coffee, panic over edge cases, and argue about tabs vs. spaces in meetings, I think we’re safe. Look, I get it. Everywhere you turn, there’s talk about the future—flying cars, robot overlords, and AI…
Introduction API marketplaces are evolving rapidly, driven by the surge in AI-based solutions. As a seasoned technologist with over 25 years of coding experience, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing and contributing to this transformation. Recently, I’ve delved deep into the intricacies of API marketplace integration from the perspective of an AI-powered API provider. This…
Alright folks, let’s talk startup failure. The #1 reason? No market need at a whopping 42%. Let that marinate for a second. Since the first time I saw this chart from Statista, it struck a chord and made me rethink everything. It has truly reset my approach to building and testing new products. Seeing those…
Integrating AI into business workflows can significantly boost efficiency and productivity. However, while directly accessing APIs like OpenAI’s ChatGPT or Google’s Gemini might seem like an easy solution, it comes with several challenges that can complicate automation. I’m probably going to ruffle some feathers here, but hear me out. 🙂 Unpredictability and Inconsistency The GPT…
In yesterday’s panel discussion, “e27 Innovation without Compromise: Navigating Security and Growth,” we were asked during the closing remarks about one actionable step startups can take to successfully navigate these areas. A couple of thoughts crossed my mind and I decided to share them here with you, I hope it will be useful. My advice?…
Introduction Hey fellow Laravel enthusiasts! In the ever-evolving landscape of e-commerce, integrating AI into your Laravel applications is not just a luxury, it’s a necessity. With SharpAPI’s Laravel package, it’s now easier than ever. In this blog, I’ll guide you through 10 transformative use cases for enhancing your Laravel-based e-commerce applications using SharpAPI. Please refer…
For almost two decades I’ve been hiring software engineers with a “unique” approach that still raises eyebrows. When it comes to recruiting software engineers, I firmly believe in reviewing their previous work, specifically their code. It’s like hiring an architect without seeing their buildings or drawings – it just doesn’t make sense! Yet, I still…
