AhidahoArchitectureDjango
Inside Ahidaho: Architecture Decisions Behind the Launch
A technical breakdown of the Ahidaho launch architecture: three apps, Django backend, COD finance flows, dispatch logic, and bilingual operations.
March 9, 20262 min
Articles
34 articles on software, design & AI.
AhidahoLaunchE-commerce
Ahidaho Is Live: Launching a Marketplace Built for Benin
Ahidaho launched publicly on March 9, 2026. Here is what shipped in production across buyer, seller, rider, and admin workflows.
March 9, 20262 min
StrategyArchitectureStartups
Choosing Your Tech Stack in 2026: A Practical Framework
Every tech stack decision is a bet on the next 3-5 years. Here's a framework for making that bet wisely — whether you're a startup founder, a CTO, or a developer starting a new project.
February 23, 20266 min
SSRReactNext.js
The Quiet Revolution of Server-Side Rendering in 2026
SPAs had their decade. Now the pendulum is swinging back to the server — but with a sophistication the original server-rendered web never had. Here's what changed and why it matters.
February 9, 20267 min
WorkflowCollaborationGit
Version Control for Non-Developers: How Teams Should Manage Digital Assets
Git changed how developers collaborate. The same principles — history, branching, review — should apply to every team that creates digital work. Here's a practical guide.
January 26, 20266 min
PWAWeb DevelopmentMobile
Building for Offline: Why Progressive Web Apps Still Matter
Your users aren't always online. In a world obsessed with real-time everything, PWAs offer something radical: software that works regardless of connectivity.
January 12, 20266 min
PerformanceWeb DevelopmentFrontend
Performance Budgets: The Discipline Your Web App Needs
A 100ms increase in page load time costs Amazon $1.6 billion in sales per year. Here's how to set performance budgets that prevent your web app from slowly becoming unusable.
December 22, 20256 min
EngineeringStrategyArchitecture
The Real Cost of Technical Debt (And How to Pay It Off)
Technical debt isn't bad code — it's deferred decisions compounding interest over time. Here's how to quantify it, communicate it to stakeholders, and systematically reduce it.
December 8, 20256 min
AccessibilityWeb DevelopmentDesign
Accessibility Is Not a Feature — It's the Product
1.3 billion people live with significant disabilities. If your web app doesn't work for them, you don't have an accessibility problem — you have a product that's broken for 16% of the world.
November 25, 20256 min
ArchitectureBackendEngineering
From Monolith to Microservices: When Breaking Things Apart Actually Helps
Microservices architecture is powerful — but it's not always the answer. Here's an honest look at when decomposition helps, when it hurts, and how to migrate without losing your mind.
November 10, 20256 min
AfricaFintechInnovation
Why Africa's Developers Are Building the Future of Fintech
While Silicon Valley optimizes for the banked, African developers are solving for the 57% of sub-Saharan adults without traditional bank accounts. This isn't just disruption — it's invention.
October 27, 20255 min
APIBackendEngineering
The API Design Playbook: Building Interfaces That Last a Decade
Your API is a contract with every developer who touches it. Bad API design creates years of pain. Here's the playbook for building APIs that age gracefully.
October 12, 20256 min
DesignUI/UXEngineering
Design Systems: The Silent Multiplier Behind Great Products
A design system isn't just a component library. It's the difference between shipping features in days versus weeks — and between products that feel cohesive and ones that feel stitched together.
September 28, 20256 min
StartupsMobileStrategy
Why Your Startup Doesn't Need a Mobile App (Yet)
Every founder wants an app. But building a native mobile app too early is one of the most expensive mistakes startups make. Here's when it actually makes sense — and what to do instead.
September 15, 20255 min
Green Tech That's Actually Making a Difference in 2025
Beyond the hype and greenwashing, discover the sustainable technologies that are genuinely transforming industries and how forward-thinking companies are turning environmental responsibility into profitable business models.
August 28, 20257 min
From Data to Decisions: How Businesses Are Turning Big Data into Real-Time Insights
The era of waiting for monthly reports is over. Discover how modern businesses are making split-second decisions with real-time data analytics and the tools making it possible.
August 28, 20257 min
Cybersecurity in 2025: Five Threats You Haven't Thought About Yet
Beyond ransomware and phishing lies a new generation of cyber threats powered by AI, quantum computing, and human psychology. Here's your defense playbook.
August 28, 20256 min
The Rise of Edge AI: Why Processing Power is Moving Closer to You
Edge AI is revolutionizing how we process data by bringing intelligence directly to devices. Discover real-world applications and how SMEs can adopt this game-changing technology.
August 28, 20255 min
How Developers Should Approach AI in Their Workflow
A developer's guide to effectively and ethically leveraging AI tools for coding, debugging, and learning in 2025.
July 23, 20252 min
Why Everyone Should Learn and Master AI in 2025
In 2025, mastering AI is no longer optional—it's an essential skill for professional relevance and innovation. Learn why and how to get started.
July 23, 20252 min
The Conversational Future: Why Your Next App Will Be Powered by LLMs
An exploration of how Large Language Models like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude are set to redefine our interaction with web and mobile applications, making them more intuitive, personal, and powerful.
June 30, 20253 min
From Idea to Prototype: Using AI Tools to Visualize Your Startup
A founder’s perspective on using AI image generation tools like Midjourney and DALL·E to quickly prototype startup ideas.
June 29, 20252 min
The Cost of Building an App in 2025: What I’ve Learned So Far
A breakdown of app development costs in 2025, from MVP to scaling, with practical tips for founders.
June 29, 20252 min
What AI Can’t Do (Yet): A Reflection on Human Motivation and Innovation
Exploring the current limitations of AI, focusing on the unique aspects of human motivation and innovation that machines cannot replicate.
June 29, 20252 min
Dynamic Open Graph Images with Vercel Edge Functions
Create dynamic OG images on the fly using Vercel's Edge Functions and @vercel/og.
June 29, 20251 min
Automate Multilingual MDX with Gemma API and Next.js
How to leverage Gemma API to streamline MDX translations in your Next.js projects.
June 29, 20251 min
ISR vs SSG: Next.js Data Fetching Strategies for 2025
Comparing Incremental Static Regeneration and Static Site Generation in Next.js for optimal performance.
June 29, 20251 min
Best SEO Practices for Next.js Static Sites in 2025
A guide to optimizing your Next.js static sites for search engines in 2025.
June 29, 20251 min
AI for Africa: Opportunities Beyond the Hype
Exploring how AI can address local challenges in Africa while emphasizing ethical and inclusive development.
June 28, 20252 min
The Impact of Quantum Computing on Software Architecture
A forward-looking exploration of how quantum computing could revolutionize software architecture and create new programming paradigms.
July 29, 20243 min
Sustainable Software Engineering: Building a Greener Digital Future
An introduction to the principles and practices of Sustainable Software Engineering, aiming to reduce the environmental impact of software.
July 29, 20243 min
The Future of Remote Work in Tech
Analyzing the lasting impacts of remote work on software engineering teams, productivity, and company culture in the tech industry.
July 29, 20243 min
Cybersecurity in the Age of IoT
Understanding the unique cybersecurity challenges posed by the Internet of Things (IoT) and strategies to mitigate them.
July 29, 20243 min
The Rise of AI in Software Development
Exploring how Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing the software development lifecycle, from code generation to automated testing and deployment.
July 29, 20242 min