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Deploying My First MCP with Docker and Cloud Run
Abstract Last week I shared how a holiday weekend experiment turned into my first Model Context Protocol (MCP). I ended with a working MCP running[…]
How a Single Browser Tab Exploded Our AWS Spend
Abstract One browser tab. That’s all it took for our Amplify Gen2 application to trigger a storm of unnecessary API calls and log activity over[…]
Choosing the Right Model in Cursor: My Ongoing Experiment
Abstract Using AI tools like Cursor has reshaped how I approach development. But it is not always smooth sailing. Between different models, “Auto” mode versus[…]
OpenSearch with Zero ETL: Why We Still Keep a Wrench Handy
Abstract On paper, AWS’s Zero ETL from DynamoDB to OpenSearch sounds like magic: define a pipeline, load your table, and watch your index build itself.[…]
When AI Gets It Wrong: What We Learned About Intent and Structure
From brittle regex to contract-first prompting, and everything in between Abstract Large Language Models are amazing at generating text, but when it comes to answering[…]
The Amplify Gen2 Gotcha I Only Found in Testing
Abstract: A seemingly harmless schema change in Amplify Gen2 nearly broke our app in a higher environment. Here is how a frustrating debug session led[…]
Why We Chose Amplify Gen2 and AWS for Our SaaS Platform: Real Lessons From the Trenches
Abstract: Choosing the right framework for a modern SaaS application isn’t easy, especially when you need robust CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and seamless integration with[…]
Are Your Tooltips Pointing You in the Right Direction?
Abstract AI can confidently generate solutions, but are they truly right for your application, or just technically correct? In this post, I share how a[…]
Amplify Gen1 vs Gen2: What I Learned
Abstract In this post, I share what it was like to implement a real-world SaaS application using both generations of AWS Amplify. I cover the[…]
From Curiosity to Capability: My AI Implementation Journey
AbstractEighteen months ago, “AI at work” was a thought experiment. Today, AI drives the core of our new SaaS platform. The path wasn’t linear, but[…]