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Practical Notes from the Workshop
Writing on custom systems, data workflows, and technical skills — with the jargon removed.
19 October 2026
Build or buy? A simple test before you pay for software
Should you buy standard software or have something built? Our answer is usually "buy first, build the gap". Here is a four-question test to find where that gap is, and what it costs you.
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15 October 2026
What to bring to a first meeting with a developer
Most first meetings about new software go wrong in the same way. The talk is about features when it should be about the problem. Here is what to bring so the meeting ends with a clear next step.
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