https://kordspace.com/insightsTech opinion and engineering notes from Kordspace.en https://kordspace.com/insights/kordpress-001-the-tech-industry-keeps-selling-us-the-problems-it-createdhttps://kordspace.com/insights/kordpress-001-the-tech-industry-keeps-selling-us-the-problems-it-createdSat, 24 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMTSomewhere along the way, we turned software into an industry where solving one problem often means purchasing three more solutions. https://kordspace.com/insights/kordpress-the-prototype-is-cheap-the-product-is-still-hardhttps://kordspace.com/insights/kordpress-the-prototype-is-cheap-the-product-is-still-hardSat, 24 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMTSomething I've been noticing lately with all these new AI development tools is how easy it's becoming to create software, and how we're probably going to end up with an enormous amount of software that nobody really knows how to maintain. https://kordspace.com/insights/planning-a-2027-product-roadmap-with-ai-in-the-loophttps://kordspace.com/insights/planning-a-2027-product-roadmap-with-ai-in-the-loopWed, 14 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMTOur practical approach to planning a 2027 product roadmap with AI: choose valuable workflows, test assumptions, protect data, and keep people accountable for decisions. https://kordspace.com/insights/sustainable-cloud-cutting-compute-costs-and-carbonhttps://kordspace.com/insights/sustainable-cloud-cutting-compute-costs-and-carbonSun, 20 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMTWe explore practical ways to reduce cloud spend and emissions through better measurement, right-sizing, smarter scheduling and efficient software, without sacrificing reliability. https://kordspace.com/insights/consumer-bci-apps-design-guidelines-for-2026https://kordspace.com/insights/consumer-bci-apps-design-guidelines-for-2026Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMTConsumer BCI needs clear feedback, honest uncertainty and easy exits. We share practical design guidelines for brain-sensing apps across mobile, 3D and XR. https://kordspace.com/insights/on-device-ai-on-phones-and-wearableshttps://kordspace.com/insights/on-device-ai-on-phones-and-wearablesWed, 22 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMTA practical guide to on-device AI for phones and wearables: choosing models, integrating Flutter, protecting privacy, and designing for battery, latency, and real-world limits. https://kordspace.com/insights/market-rate-pricing-transparency-for-custom-buildshttps://kordspace.com/insights/market-rate-pricing-transparency-for-custom-buildsWed, 17 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMTTransparent custom-build pricing starts with clear scope, comparable rates, visible assumptions, and honest trade-offs, not a single hourly number. https://kordspace.com/insights/invite-only-client-portals-privacy-by-designhttps://kordspace.com/insights/invite-only-client-portals-privacy-by-designTue, 05 May 2026 15:00:00 GMTInvite-only is a starting point, not a privacy guarantee. We explain how to build client portals with scoped access, safe invitations, private files, and clear retention rules. https://kordspace.com/insights/modern-robotics-stacks-ros-2-simulation-and-aihttps://kordspace.com/insights/modern-robotics-stacks-ros-2-simulation-and-aiMon, 20 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMTWe break down a practical robotics stack: ROS 2, simulation, edge AI and cloud tooling, with clear boundaries for safety, deployment and real-world testing. https://kordspace.com/insights/real-time-voice-interfaces-for-customer-appshttps://kordspace.com/insights/real-time-voice-interfaces-for-customer-appsSat, 14 Mar 2026 15:00:00 GMTWe explore how to build real-time voice interfaces that feel responsive, protect customer data, and connect safely to the systems behind your app. https://kordspace.com/insights/spec-driven-development-turning-discovery-chats-into-build-planshttps://kordspace.com/insights/spec-driven-development-turning-discovery-chats-into-build-plansFri, 20 Feb 2026 15:00:00 GMTWe turn discovery conversations into buildable specifications: clear outcomes, explicit trade-offs, testable acceptance criteria, and practical plans for humans and AI. https://kordspace.com/insights/agentic-software-teams-humans-plus-ai-buildershttps://kordspace.com/insights/agentic-software-teams-humans-plus-ai-buildersFri, 09 Jan 2026 15:00:00 GMTWe build better agentic software teams by pairing AI execution with human judgment, clear permissions, reliable tests, and a remote-first delivery process. https://kordspace.com/insights/hosting-on-aws-azure-or-google-cloud-how-we-choosehttps://kordspace.com/insights/hosting-on-aws-azure-or-google-cloud-how-we-chooseThu, 25 Dec 2025 15:00:00 GMTWe prefer Google Cloud, but the right hosting choice starts with your workload. Here’s how we weigh AWS, Azure and Google Cloud for cost, reliability, security and delivery. https://kordspace.com/insights/mixed-reality-training-apps-for-field-teamshttps://kordspace.com/insights/mixed-reality-training-apps-for-field-teamsTue, 11 Nov 2025 15:00:00 GMTWe explore how to build mixed reality training for field teams, from task design and spatial guidance to offline delivery, cloud architecture and safe deployment. https://kordspace.com/insights/digital-twins-for-property-and-operationshttps://kordspace.com/insights/digital-twins-for-property-and-operationsFri, 10 Oct 2025 15:00:00 GMTWe explore how to build useful digital twins for buildings and operations, connecting spatial data, live systems and practical workflows without unnecessary complexity. https://kordspace.com/insights/smart-contract-upgrade-patterns-without-losing-trusthttps://kordspace.com/insights/smart-contract-upgrade-patterns-without-losing-trustWed, 17 Sep 2025 15:00:00 GMTUpgradeable contracts need more than safe proxy code. We explore patterns, permissions, storage discipline and release processes that help teams evolve without eroding trust. https://kordspace.com/insights/flutter-and-react-native-in-2025-a-builder-s-takehttps://kordspace.com/insights/flutter-and-react-native-in-2025-a-builder-s-takeTue, 19 Aug 2025 15:00:00 GMTOur practical 2025 take on Flutter and React Native: how we choose, where each shines, and what matters when shipping mobile products beyond the demo. https://kordspace.com/insights/securing-ai-features-prompt-injection-and-data-leakagehttps://kordspace.com/insights/securing-ai-features-prompt-injection-and-data-leakageThu, 24 Jul 2025 15:00:00 GMTPrompt injection turns untrusted content into instructions. We explain how to protect AI features with scoped retrieval, constrained tools, cloud controls, and practical security tests. https://kordspace.com/insights/collaborative-agency-models-and-contributor-equityhttps://kordspace.com/insights/collaborative-agency-models-and-contributor-equitySat, 21 Jun 2025 15:00:00 GMTHow we think about collaborative agency models, contributor equity, and the practical agreements that help distributed teams share ownership without losing clarity. https://kordspace.com/insights/automating-qa-with-ai-assisted-testinghttps://kordspace.com/insights/automating-qa-with-ai-assisted-testingMon, 05 May 2025 15:00:00 GMTWe explore how AI-assisted testing can strengthen web QA, from generating useful test cases to investigating failures, without surrendering release decisions to a model. https://kordspace.com/insights/designing-ai-native-interfaces-people-trusthttps://kordspace.com/insights/designing-ai-native-interfaces-people-trustWed, 16 Apr 2025 15:00:00 GMTTrustworthy AI interfaces make uncertainty, permissions, and recovery visible. We explore practical patterns for software, 3D, and XR experiences that keep people in control. https://kordspace.com/insights/edge-functions-and-global-latency-for-commerce-siteshttps://kordspace.com/insights/edge-functions-and-global-latency-for-commerce-sitesSun, 16 Mar 2025 15:00:00 GMTWe explore where edge functions help commerce sites, where they add risk, and how to reduce global latency with practical caching, regional architecture, and observability. https://kordspace.com/insights/rust-in-embedded-and-edge-deviceshttps://kordspace.com/insights/rust-in-embedded-and-edge-devicesFri, 07 Feb 2025 15:00:00 GMTWe explore where Rust fits in embedded firmware and edge computing, with practical guidance on hardware, async runtimes, cloud connectivity, testing, and secure updates. https://kordspace.com/insights/multi-model-ai-architectures-routing-work-across-llmshttps://kordspace.com/insights/multi-model-ai-architectures-routing-work-across-llmsFri, 10 Jan 2025 15:00:00 GMTWe explain how to route work across LLMs using practical policies, shared contracts, evaluation gates and Google Cloud infrastructure, without turning every request into an expensive agent workflow. https://kordspace.com/insights/milestone-billing-and-net-terms-for-software-projectshttps://kordspace.com/insights/milestone-billing-and-net-terms-for-software-projectsSun, 22 Dec 2024 15:00:00 GMTWe explain how milestone billing, clear acceptance criteria, and sensible NET terms keep software projects moving without turning payment into a delivery risk. https://kordspace.com/insights/kotlin-and-swift-native-apps-when-cross-platform-is-not-enoughhttps://kordspace.com/insights/kotlin-and-swift-native-apps-when-cross-platform-is-not-enoughMon, 04 Nov 2024 15:00:00 GMTWe explore when Kotlin and Swift justify separate native apps, where Flutter still fits, and how to choose an architecture that supports real mobile constraints. https://kordspace.com/insights/accessibility-as-a-growth-feature-not-a-checkboxhttps://kordspace.com/insights/accessibility-as-a-growth-feature-not-a-checkboxWed, 23 Oct 2024 15:00:00 GMTAccessibility improves how people discover, understand and use digital products. We share practical ways to make it part of product growth, from design and code to testing and release. https://kordspace.com/insights/from-prototype-to-production-run-hardware-design-handoffshttps://kordspace.com/insights/from-prototype-to-production-run-hardware-design-handoffsTue, 17 Sep 2024 15:00:00 GMTA working prototype is only the beginning. We explain how to hand off hardware designs with clear files, test criteria, ownership, and production-ready documentation. https://kordspace.com/insights/webxr-product-experiences-that-load-in-a-browserhttps://kordspace.com/insights/webxr-product-experiences-that-load-in-a-browserWed, 21 Aug 2024 15:00:00 GMTWe explore how to build browser-based 3D and WebXR product experiences that load quickly, work across devices, and help people make confident decisions. https://kordspace.com/insights/building-marketplaces-payments-trust-and-payoutshttps://kordspace.com/insights/building-marketplaces-payments-trust-and-payoutsWed, 24 Jul 2024 15:00:00 GMTA practical guide to marketplace payments, seller onboarding, trust, ledgers and payouts, and the operational decisions we make before writing checkout code. https://kordspace.com/insights/tokenized-real-world-assets-provenance-and-verification-appshttps://kordspace.com/insights/tokenized-real-world-assets-provenance-and-verification-appsMon, 24 Jun 2024 15:00:00 GMTTokenizing an asset is only the beginning. We explore how to build provenance and verification apps that connect blockchain records to trustworthy real-world evidence. https://kordspace.com/insights/observability-on-a-startup-budget-with-google-cloudhttps://kordspace.com/insights/observability-on-a-startup-budget-with-google-cloudMon, 13 May 2024 15:00:00 GMTWe build a practical Google Cloud observability stack for startups: useful logs, actionable metrics, selective tracing, and fewer expensive surprises. https://kordspace.com/insights/fine-tuning-versus-prompting-a-cost-comparisonhttps://kordspace.com/insights/fine-tuning-versus-prompting-a-cost-comparisonWed, 24 Apr 2024 15:00:00 GMTWe compare the real costs of prompting and fine-tuning, from tokens and training to evaluation and maintenance, with a practical framework for choosing the right approach. https://kordspace.com/insights/brain-computer-interfaces-where-consumer-bci-apps-standhttps://kordspace.com/insights/brain-computer-interfaces-where-consumer-bci-apps-standMon, 25 Mar 2024 15:00:00 GMTWe explore where consumer brain-computer interfaces stand in March 2024, what they can realistically do, and how to design useful, privacy-conscious BCI experiences. https://kordspace.com/insights/robotics-design-for-small-manufacturershttps://kordspace.com/insights/robotics-design-for-small-manufacturersSat, 24 Feb 2024 15:00:00 GMTWe explore how small manufacturers can design practical robotic systems, from choosing the first task to building safe, maintainable hardware and useful software. https://kordspace.com/insights/ai-agents-in-operations-automating-the-boring-middlehttps://kordspace.com/insights/ai-agents-in-operations-automating-the-boring-middleTue, 16 Jan 2024 15:00:00 GMTAI agents can reduce operational busywork without taking over the business. We explain how to build bounded, observable workflows with practical safeguards and human approval. https://kordspace.com/insights/headless-wordpress-with-modern-front-endshttps://kordspace.com/insights/headless-wordpress-with-modern-front-endsTue, 19 Dec 2023 15:00:00 GMTWe explore when headless WordPress makes sense, how to pair it with modern front ends, and what it takes to ship a fast, secure, editor-friendly website. https://kordspace.com/insights/account-abstraction-and-better-web3-walletshttps://kordspace.com/insights/account-abstraction-and-better-web3-walletsThu, 23 Nov 2023 15:00:00 GMTAccount abstraction can make Web3 wallets easier to use without hiding the risks. We explore ERC-4337, recovery, sponsored transactions, and practical architecture choices. https://kordspace.com/insights/cross-platform-apps-with-react-native-and-expo-in-2023https://kordspace.com/insights/cross-platform-apps-with-react-native-and-expo-in-2023Sat, 14 Oct 2023 15:00:00 GMTOur practical guide to building cross-platform apps with React Native and Expo in 2023, from architecture and native integrations to testing, cloud services, and store releases. https://kordspace.com/insights/securing-supabase-and-postgres-with-row-level-securityhttps://kordspace.com/insights/securing-supabase-and-postgres-with-row-level-securityThu, 14 Sep 2023 15:00:00 GMTWe show how to secure Supabase and Postgres with row-level security, tenant-aware policies, safe service keys, and practical authorization tests. https://kordspace.com/insights/pricing-custom-software-market-rates-and-fair-estimateshttps://kordspace.com/insights/pricing-custom-software-market-rates-and-fair-estimatesWed, 23 Aug 2023 15:00:00 GMTA practical guide to custom software pricing: how we compare market rates, build honest estimates, and balance scope, risk, and long-term value. https://kordspace.com/insights/hardware-prototyping-with-off-the-shelf-dev-boardshttps://kordspace.com/insights/hardware-prototyping-with-off-the-shelf-dev-boardsMon, 24 Jul 2023 15:00:00 GMTOff-the-shelf dev boards help us test hardware ideas before committing to custom electronics. Here’s how we choose boards, build reliable prototypes, and collaborate remotely. https://kordspace.com/insights/apple-vision-pro-and-the-spatial-computing-opportunityhttps://kordspace.com/insights/apple-vision-pro-and-the-spatial-computing-opportunityTue, 20 Jun 2023 15:00:00 GMTApple Vision Pro gives us a reason to rethink interfaces in space. We explore practical opportunities in design, 3D and XR, and how to prototype without betting everything on a headset. https://kordspace.com/insights/kubernetes-vs-serverless-on-google-cloud-in-2023https://kordspace.com/insights/kubernetes-vs-serverless-on-google-cloud-in-2023Tue, 09 May 2023 15:00:00 GMTWe compare GKE, Cloud Run and Cloud Functions in 2023, with practical advice on cost, scaling, security and choosing the right Google Cloud foundation. https://kordspace.com/insights/react-server-components-what-changes-for-agency-buildshttps://kordspace.com/insights/react-server-components-what-changes-for-agency-buildsWed, 12 Apr 2023 15:00:00 GMTReact Server Components change how we divide agency builds between server and browser. Here’s our practical approach to architecture, delivery, and deployment in April 2023. https://kordspace.com/insights/vector-databases-explained-for-product-ownershttps://kordspace.com/insights/vector-databases-explained-for-product-ownersThu, 09 Mar 2023 15:00:00 GMTWe explain vector databases in product terms: where they help, how they fit into an AI product, and what to consider before investing in semantic search or recommendations. https://kordspace.com/insights/retrieval-augmented-generation-for-business-knowledge-baseshttps://kordspace.com/insights/retrieval-augmented-generation-for-business-knowledge-basesWed, 08 Feb 2023 15:00:00 GMTWe explore how retrieval-augmented generation can turn business documents into useful, source-backed answers, with practical guidance on architecture, permissions, and evaluation. https://kordspace.com/insights/chatgpt-changed-client-expectations-building-llm-features-responsiblyhttps://kordspace.com/insights/chatgpt-changed-client-expectations-building-llm-features-responsiblySun, 15 Jan 2023 15:00:00 GMTChatGPT has raised expectations for AI products. We explain how to turn that excitement into useful LLM features with clear boundaries, grounded answers, and responsible delivery. https://kordspace.com/insights/scoping-mvps-turning-ideas-into-fundable-first-releaseshttps://kordspace.com/insights/scoping-mvps-turning-ideas-into-fundable-first-releasesMon, 19 Dec 2022 15:00:00 GMTWe turn ambitious ideas into focused first releases by defining the riskiest assumptions, choosing a complete user journey, and building evidence that supports the next funding decision. https://kordspace.com/insights/stable-diffusion-and-the-new-creative-production-pipelinehttps://kordspace.com/insights/stable-diffusion-and-the-new-creative-production-pipelineTue, 22 Nov 2022 15:00:00 GMTStable Diffusion is changing how we move from a creative brief to production. We explore a practical, responsible pipeline that keeps human direction at its centre.