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The most beginner-friendly AI app builder: from idea to working app with almost no friction

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Newsletter platform built for growth: monetization, referrals, and analytics out of the box

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AI image generation

AI image generation that actually gets text right: logos, posters, and typography that other tools botch

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Full-stack builder

The fastest way for non-coders to build a real, full-stack web app from a text prompt

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founder · 10 min read

Start Accepting Payments: Stripe vs LemonSqueezy for Non-Technical Founders

How to start collecting money online, comparing Stripe and LemonSqueezy for different business models.

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Mar 2026

founder · 6 min read

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OpenAI DevDay 2026: what founders should actually do about Dots, Sol and the $500 plan

OpenAI's September 29 DevDay shipped always-on agents, GPT-6.1 Sol and a $500 plan. Here's what matters if you build with AI tools and what to ignore.

openaidevday
Oct 2026

founder · 6 min read

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An Agent Deleted 48,000 Files in 103 Seconds. Here's Your Backup Plan.

A reported Claude Code incident wiped a developer's working data and git history. What actually went wrong, and the three-step setup that would have saved it.

securitybackups
Sep 2026

founder · 6 min read

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Anthropic Turned Claude Into an App Store. Here's What That Means for You.

Claude Marketplace launched with 2,000+ connectors, agents and consulting partners — a discovery win for Anthropic, and a lock-in question for you.

anthropicclaude
Sep 2026

founder · 7 min read

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Three Frontier Models in 48 Hours, All Cheaper. Here's the Part That Reaches Your Bill.

Grok 4.7, Claude Opus 5.5 and GPT-6 Sol/Luna landed in two days at lower prices. The price war is one tier below the flagships — the tier your tools run on.

pricingmodels
Sep 2026

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