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Welcome to the official blog of CodedByAzm, a practical tech blog for startups built by a startup CTO with 20+ years of experience in software, SaaS, and product development. This isn’t just another generic tech publication, it’s a knowledge hub where hands on experience meets actionable strategy.
Whether you’re a solo founder, early stage startup team, or technical developer, you’ll find content here that cuts through the fluff and delivers what actually works.
🚀 What You’ll Learn
👉 Scalable app architecture and real coding techniques
👉 Tech stack choices that work for lean teams
👉 SaaS development, backend tips, and product planning
👉 Team management, hiring, and leadership insights
👉 Startup tech strategy, what to do and what to avoid
👉 Case studies, lessons learned, and mistakes to avoid
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Dive into insights on software development, SaaS growth, and startup tech strategy. Every post is written from real-world experience to help you build smarter and scale faster.
- Scaling Startups in 2026: Why Most AI Products Fail Even With Great Models
Scaling Startups in 2026: Why Most AI Products Fail Even With Great Models Scaling startups in 2026 is easier than ever to start, and harder than ever to sustain. AI tools, no-code platforms, and instant infrastructure have collapsed the time it takes to launch a product. But launching quickly is not the same as building… Read more: Scaling Startups in 2026: Why Most AI Products Fail Even With Great Models - Vibe Coding 101: The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Effortless Coding
Vibe Coding 101: The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Effortless Coding We’ve all been there, the coffee is at the perfect temperature, your IDE is open, and suddenly, three hours have vanished. You look up, and you’ve built an entire feature without hitting a single mental roadblock. This isn’t just “being productive”, this is Vibe Coding.… Read more: Vibe Coding 101: The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Effortless Coding - 5 Powerful Ways Agentic AI MVPs Automate Startups Faster in 2026
5 Powerful Ways Agentic AI MVPs Automate Startups Faster in 2026 🔥 The MVP Reality Today: The “Human Middleware” Trap Building a startup in 2026 feels faster than ever. Tools are better. Tech is cheaper. AI is everywhere. Yet most founders are still stuck doing everything manually. You might have a clean front-end and a… Read more: 5 Powerful Ways Agentic AI MVPs Automate Startups Faster in 2026 - Microservices vs Monolith: The Brutally Honest Guide for Startups
Microservices vs Monolith: The Brutally Honest Guide for Startups If you hang around startup Twitter, tech blogs, or architecture diagrams on LinkedIn long enough, you start to feel like you are doing something wrong if you are not using microservices. Every diagram looks clean.Every case study looks impressive.Every engineering leader seems to be “breaking the… Read more: Microservices vs Monolith: The Brutally Honest Guide for Startups - Fractional CTO on Demand: Unlock Smarter Tech Leadership Without Full-Time Costs
Fractional CTO on Demand: Unlock Smarter Tech Leadership Without Full-Time Costs Every ambitious founder reaches a critical moment, the technology is the heart of the business, but a full-time Chief Technology Officer (CTO) salary is a budget-buster. You need strategic tech leadership, someone to define the product roadmap, audit the architecture, and hire your first… Read more: Fractional CTO on Demand: Unlock Smarter Tech Leadership Without Full-Time Costs - Next.js SaaS Dashboard: The Ultimate Guide to Building Modern Interfaces with ShadCN UI
Next.js SaaS Dashboard: The Ultimate Guide to Building Modern Interfaces with ShadCN UI The dashboard is the single most critical touchpoint for any Software as a Service (SaaS) application. It’s where users find value, track progress, and make pivotal decisions. Building a modern, high-performance Next.js SaaS Dashboard is essential for user retention, satisfaction, and long-term… Read more: Next.js SaaS Dashboard: The Ultimate Guide to Building Modern Interfaces with ShadCN UI - Beyond the Hype: Practical Cloud Solutions for Bootstrapped Startups
Beyond the Hype: Practical Cloud Solutions for Bootstrapped Startups Not every startup needs AWS from day one. In fact, many founders waste thousands on overkill infrastructure before even hitting their first 100 users. The hype around cloud solutions can be misleading, especially for bootstrapped teams where every dollar of runway counts. Cloud can absolutely empower… Read more: Beyond the Hype: Practical Cloud Solutions for Bootstrapped Startups - Boost Next.js Performance with TanStack Query: Caching, Optimistic Updates & Supabase
Boost Your Next.js Performance with TanStack Query: Real-Time Data Done Right Next.js Performance with TanStack Query is one of the most effective ways to make your application faster, more reliable, and user-friendly. Managing server state efficiently is always a challenge in modern web apps, but TanStack Query provides the caching, refetching, and state management you… Read more: Boost Next.js Performance with TanStack Query: Caching, Optimistic Updates & Supabase - Supabase Row Level Security: Mastering RLS for Secure Multi-Tenant Apps
Mastering Row-Level Security in Supabase: Protect Your Data Without Complicating Development The Critical First Line of Defense: Why RLS Matters Supabase Row Level Security (RLS) is one of the most powerful yet underrated features developers can use to secure their apps. Instead of relying only on application-level checks, RLS ensures that your database itself enforces… Read more: Supabase Row Level Security: Mastering RLS for Secure Multi-Tenant Apps - Code Your Own Fireworks: Build Diwali Crackers App & Festive Projects
Code Your Own Fireworks: Build Diwali Crackers App & Festive Projects Diwali is the festival of lights, joy, and celebration. This year, instead of just lighting lamps, why not Build Diwali crackers app ideas and other fun festive projects? Whether you’re a developer looking to try out animations, interactive games, or personalized greetings, these small… Read more: Code Your Own Fireworks: Build Diwali Crackers App & Festive Projects - The Essential Vercel Multi-Stage Environments Guide: Safely Manage Dev, Stage, and Prod
Vercel Multi-Stage Environments: How to Manage Dev, Stage, and Prod Without Losing a Single Setting When you’re building modern web applications, managing multiple environments is crucial. You don’t want unfinished features leaking into production, and you don’t want sensitive secrets overwritten when switching between branches. That’s where Vercel Multi-Stage Environments come in, giving you a… Read more: The Essential Vercel Multi-Stage Environments Guide: Safely Manage Dev, Stage, and Prod - Startup Product Storytelling: Hey Dude, Crafting Narratives That Resonate
Startup Product Storytelling: Hey Dude, Crafting Narratives That Resonate In today’s world of constant innovation, where new products launch every day, startup product storytelling is what helps companies capture attention and build lasting connections. Hey Dude! Just like a movie that sticks with you, specs, feature lists, and pricing matter, but what truly makes a… Read more: Startup Product Storytelling: Hey Dude, Crafting Narratives That Resonate - Flutter Google Maps Integration – Ultimate Guide with Custom Markers
Flutter Google Maps Integration – Ultimate Guide with Custom Markers Introduction Adding maps to your Flutter app can significantly enhance the user experience. Whether you’re building a delivery app, travel app, or any location-based service, Flutter Google Maps Integration allows you to embed interactive maps quickly and efficiently. With custom markers, polylines, and circles, you… Read more: Flutter Google Maps Integration – Ultimate Guide with Custom Markers - Flask vs Django vs FastAPI: Beginner’s Guide to Choosing a Python Framework
Flask vs Django vs FastAPI: Beginner’s Guide to Choosing a Python Framework Introduction Python is a powerhouse for web development. But with so many frameworks available, it can be tough to know where to start. When you’re building your first project, you’ll likely come across three of the most popular options: Flask vs Django vs… Read more: Flask vs Django vs FastAPI: Beginner’s Guide to Choosing a Python Framework - Startup MVP Tech Stack: The Real Cost of Cheap Tech
Startup MVP Tech Stack: The Real Cost of Cheap Tech When you’re a startup founder, every dollar feels like a lifeline. It’s natural to want to pinch pennies, especially when building your Minimum Viable Product (MVP). You’re told to “move fast and break things,” so you look for the cheapest, fastest way to get something… Read more: Startup MVP Tech Stack: The Real Cost of Cheap Tech - How Fractional CTOs Enable Data-Driven Decision Making in Startups
How Fractional CTOs Enable Data-Driven Decision Making in Startups In the fast-paced world of startups, every decision counts. The difference between scaling successfully and running out of runway often comes down to fractional CTO data-driven decision making combining expert technical leadership with a culture grounded in facts, not guesswork. While many founders start by relying… Read more: How Fractional CTOs Enable Data-Driven Decision Making in Startups - How to Successfully Get Your First 100 Paying Customers
How to Get Your First 100 Paying Customers: A Practical Guide for Founders The journey of a startup founder is full of ups and downs, but few things feel as daunting as figuring out how to get your first 100 paying customers and grow your business sustainably.. It’s not just about revenue; it’s about validation… Read more: How to Successfully Get Your First 100 Paying Customers - Choosing the Right Database: SQL, NoSQL, or Serverless?
Choosing the Right Database: SQL, NoSQL, or Serverless? SQL vs NoSQL vs Serverless Databases 2025 1. Introduction to SQL vs NoSQL vs Serverless Databases 2025 Choosing the right database is one of those decisions that can make or break your app it’s the very foundation of your system. 🏗️ The database you pick affects everything:… Read more: Choosing the Right Database: SQL, NoSQL, or Serverless? - Next.js 15 Dashboard – Why I Picked ShadCN UI Over Tailwind UI for a Stunning SaaS App
Next.js 15 Dashboard – Why I Picked ShadCN UI Over Tailwind UI for a Stunning SaaS App A Weekend Project: LeadPulse Building dashboards is a common task in modern web development, but doing it efficiently with full control over customization, accessibility, and styling can still be a challenge. When I decided to create a lightweight,… Read more: Next.js 15 Dashboard – Why I Picked ShadCN UI Over Tailwind UI for a Stunning SaaS App - Flutter Play Store Deployment – A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners
Flutter Play Store Deployment A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners You’ve spent days (or weeks!) building your Flutter mobile app. Maybe it’s your first time working with Dart and Flutter, or maybe you’re a seasoned dev launching your next side project. Either way now you’re ready to go live. The Google Play Store gives you access… Read more: Flutter Play Store Deployment – A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners - Beyond CRUD: Leveling Up Your Problem-Solving Skills for Complex System Design
Beyond CRUD: Leveling Up Your Problem-Solving Skills for Complex System Design Let’s be real most developers start their journey with CRUD. And you know what? That’s perfectly fine. Create, Read, Update, Delete operations are the foundation of web development. They help you understand how apps talk to databases, how APIs work, and how to move… Read more: Beyond CRUD: Leveling Up Your Problem-Solving Skills for Complex System Design - Choosing SaaS Tools: How to Avoid Lock-in as Your Business Grows
The Vendor Lock-in Dilemma: How to Choose SaaS Tools Without Getting Stuck Choosing SaaS tools is one of the first big decisions many small businesses face when modernizing operations. Take Mike, who runs a small roofing company in Ohio. When he decided to streamline his business, he went looking for the “perfect software” one tool… Read more: Choosing SaaS Tools: How to Avoid Lock-in as Your Business Grows - Hugging Face Story Generator – How I Built a Fun App in One Weekend
Hugging Face Story Generator – How I Built a Fun App in One Weekend Why staying hands-on with code matters, even as a CTO, and how I turned an image into a story using open source tools. My days are often a whirlwind of strategy, leadership, and back-to-back meetings.And while I enjoy shaping vision and… Read more: Hugging Face Story Generator – How I Built a Fun App in One Weekend - Reskilling vs Upskilling: Lessons From My Developer to CTO Journey
Reskilling vs Upskilling: Lessons From My Developer to CTO Journey In the fast-paced world of technology, staying still means falling behind. As someone who’s journeyed from a junior developer to a CTO over two decades, I can tell you the only constant has been change. The secret to not just surviving, but thriving, in this… Read more: Reskilling vs Upskilling: Lessons From My Developer to CTO Journey - Validate Your App Idea: 6 Easy Steps Before Writing Code
Got a Killer App Idea? Test It Before You Write a Single Line of Code! Thinking of building the next big app? Before you invest weeks or months into development, it’s critical to validate your app idea. Many founders skip this step, only to discover too late that no one actually wants what they’ve built.… Read more: Validate Your App Idea: 6 Easy Steps Before Writing Code
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