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Engineering, AI and the business of building software, written by the people who do the work.
· 4 min read
MCPs are taking over AI Twitter, but what are they, really? In this post we break down MCPs, why they matter for language models, and how they're changing the way AI connects with real-world tools.
By Abdullah Waqar
· 4 min read
Ever wondered why project estimates go off the rails? Let's break down why software estimation is so tricky, why we over- or underestimate, and why not all tasks are created equal—especially when features touch every layer from database to UI.
By Abdullah Waqar
· 3 min read
Why obsessing over every new tech trend isn't the secret to a fulfilling software career. Discover how to use software in a way that fits your personality, not someone else's expectations.
By Abdullah Waqar
· 3 min read
Explore the real reasons why development velocity seems to drop as your project matures and scales, and why this is a sign of healthy engineering—not stagnation. Learn how complexity, stability, and thoughtful architecture shape the pace of progress.
By Abdullah Waqar
· 5 min read
Stop overestimating your app’s needs! Here’s why a humble VPS from DigitalOcean, Linode, or Vultr is more than enough for most server applications—and why you don’t need to break the bank with AWS.
By Abdullah Waqar
· 2 min read
We’re starting this blog for a simple reason: To share what we’re working on, talk about the challenges we run into, and hopefully connect with more people who care about building good digital products. At Labvent, we spend most of our days solving real problems for clients—from figuring out the best way to launch a new feature to fixing bugs that pop up at the worst possible time. A lot…
By Abdullah Waqar