The engineering notebook

Notes from shipping real software: full-stack patterns, background jobs, and running a SaaS on my own.

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Next.js developer workspace showing code, planning notes, and web app architecture

Building Reliable Next.js Apps for Real ClientsPersonal Reflections, Feb 10, 2025Ala Baganne reflects on shipping SEO-friendly, high-performance Next.js applications for partners who need a dependable web developer.

MenuMate restaurant digital menu dashboard with QR code ordering and mobile menu preview

Building MenuMate: A Digital Menu for RestaurantsCase Studies, Jan 20, 2025I share why I built MenuMate for restaurants and how it helps owners update menus, reduce printing costs, and serve guests more easily.