Short-form essays from the XenoLabs team — shipping software, building AI tools, and running an engineering studio in South Africa.
A decision framework we use with every client asking about AI. Spoiler: the answer starts with "show me the data", not "pick the model".
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What starts as a 2-week lift-and-shift usually isn't. Here's how we scope migrations so they actually finish on time.
You don't need 47 Figma components to have a design system. You need 8 tokens and discipline.
A look behind the curtain at how we scope, estimate, and quote projects at XenoLabs — including the numbers.
The exact cadence we use to ship production code every week without burning out.
Document understanding, classification, and internal search — the boring AI that pays back its build cost in week one.
Laravel is better than you remember. And 40% of our engagements prove it every year.
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