I've spent the last year building MVPs using no-code/low-code tools ( @n8n @Retool @Softr etc.) to validate ideas quickly before committing to full development cycles. My take is that these tools have been game-changers for speed, but I've noticed a pattern that's rarely discussed :
The faster you can build, the harder it becomes to know when to stop iterating and start rebuilding.
After using a lot of AI-generated code lately, I've found myself spending a lot of hours on checking and repairing a lot of easy-to-spot security flaws. That being said, AI generally sucks at actually implementing secure code (or architectures), as well as recommending what to do to make your app more secure (sometimes even decently secure).
Have you had this problem as well? If yes, how do you tackle it?
A lot of us tend to neglect our health, being so entrenched in the work we're doing. That's unfortunate because without health, we can't really do much. It should be prioritized above all.
Prioritizing health starts with simple habits. Personally, exercising even just 45 minutes a day (usually in the morning) - whether that's lifting weights or shooting hoops has greatly improved my posture, energy levels, confidence, and mental clarity. It sounds cliche, but I really do believe exercising is a super-enhancer. What is one healthy habit that has yielded improvements for you?
Every day, the PH feed is packed with shiny new SaaS tools most of them browser-based, many of them AI-infused. It s exciting, no doubt. But compared to a time not so long ago, something seems missing: local desktop apps.
They re rare now, and it makes me wonder are native apps still worth building, or have they quietly slipped into the realm of nostalgia?
After all, web apps offer clear benefits for both users and makers or investors. Users don t have to install anything, updates are seamless, and their data is accessible from any device with a browser. For investors, the advantages are just as compelling: a single tech stack, easier user onboarding, lock-in effects, and plenty of levers for driving growth and virality.