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AI agent builds · ai agents
Build an AI agent end-to-end, in one sprint.
A practical, step-by-step guide to building real AI agents in 2026: architectures, stacks, implementation, and pitfalls to avoid.
7 min read
Field guides · 2026
Field guides for shipping AI products and planning Melbourne.
Two libraries, one bench. On the left, procedures for building agents, automation systems, and AI products. On the right, planning guides for Melbourne weekends, markets, and events. Pick the one that matches what you're about to do.
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Two libraries, one bench.
Pick the chapter that matches what you’re about to do. Each row anchors to the on-page cluster; counts are tabular, not aspirational.
AI & product guides
Procedures for shipping.
- 01AI agent buildsFoundational guides for planning, scoping, and shipping production-grade agent systems.21
- 02Automation and ROIPractical guides for workflow automation, ROI framing, and small-business adoption in Australia.9
- 03MCP and toolingTechnical guides for MCP, auth, developer tooling, and AI app integration choices.11
- 04Delivery playbooksTighter playbooks for scoping, validation, pricing, and moving from idea to shipped lane.11
- 05Build in public case studiesProof-driven guides drawn from real builds, experiments, and implementation retrospectives.7
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I.
AI Agent Development Services
AI agent builds
21 guidesFoundational guides for planning, scoping, and shipping production-grade agent systems.
02
AI agent builds · AI Agents
Choose the agent framework you'll still ship on.
A practical comparison of AI agent frameworks — LangChain, CrewAI, AutoGen, Semantic Kernel, and building from scratch — with decision criteria for builders.
11 min read
03
AI agent builds · Multi-Agent Systems
What a multi-agent system actually is.
Learn how multi-agent systems work, see a five-agent architecture diagram, and review communication patterns from a real overnight delivery scenario.
2 min read
II.
AI Automation for Small Business (Australia)
Automation and ROI
9 guidesPractical guides for workflow automation, ROI framing, and small-business adoption in Australia.
01
Automation and ROI
Work out the ROI on automation before you buy the subscription.
Use this AI automation ROI calculator to estimate time saved, cost reduction, and payback period with a simple worksheet and examples.
5 min read
02
Automation and ROI
Automate Customer Support with AI: A Practical Automation Playbook
Learn how to automate customer support with AI using safe workflows, knowledge base prep, and measurable ROI. Includes templates and tool stack.
7 min read
03
Automation and ROI
The Best AI Tools for Solo Founders in 2026
If you're searching for the best AI tools for solo founders in 2026, the real goal is not a giant list. The goal is a lean stack that helps you ship and sell faster. This guide breaks tools into categories, shows how to combine them into stacks, and gives workflow examples you can copy.
8 min read
III.
MCP and Tooling Integration
MCP and tooling
11 guidesTechnical guides for MCP, auth, developer tooling, and AI app integration choices.
01
MCP and tooling · mcp
The MCP standard, in one guide.
A builder-friendly guide to MCP (Model Context Protocol): what it is, why it matters, and how to build servers and integrations.
4 min read
02
MCP and tooling · agents
Building Your First AI Agent in TypeScript
Build a fully functional AI agent in TypeScript using Claude, Next.js, Convex, and OpenClaw — from project setup to tool execution and a working chat UI.
7 min read
03
MCP and tooling · convex
Wire Convex auth into an AI app, one file at a time.
Add GitHub and Google OAuth authentication to your AI app using Convex, with protected routes, session management, and role-based access for agents and users.
8 min read
IV.
Agentic Delivery Playbooks
Delivery playbooks
11 guidesTighter playbooks for scoping, validation, pricing, and moving from idea to shipped lane.
01
Delivery playbooks
How to Ship Agentic Development Projects Fast (Scope-First, Not Months)
Practical playbook to scope and ship agentic development projects with MVP rules, clear constraints, and Claude Code workflows.
5 min read
02
Delivery playbooks
AI Product Validation Guide: Prove Demand Before You Build
A step‑by‑step AI product validation guide with experiments, metrics, and scripts to confirm demand before you build an MVP.
7 min read
03
Delivery playbooks
AI Product Development: DIY vs Hiring an Agency (Cost Breakdown)
AI product development costs in 2026 vary widely. The real decision is not just DIY vs hiring an agency. It is cash vs time vs risk. This guide breaks down the actual cost components, shows realistic budget scenarios, and helps you decide when to build in-house and when to hire.
8 min read
V.
Build in Public and Case Studies
Build in public case studies
7 guidesProof-driven guides drawn from real builds, experiments, and implementation retrospectives.
01
Build in public case studies · agents
Autonomous AI Agents: From Concept to Production
A practical guide to taking AI agents from prototype to production, with reliability, cost control, and monitoring patterns learned from 24/7 operations.
6 min read
02
Build in public case studies · ai-coding
Cursor vs Claude Code: which to use for agentic coding teams
A builder
6 min read
03
Build in public case studies · ai agents
ELO Rankings for AI Agents: A Practical Implementation Guide
How to implement ELO rankings for AI agents in production: algorithm, Convex schema, edge cases, and a PromptDuels example.
4 min read
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