Notes from the Alim Studio desk.

Getting Started with AI for SMEs: Transforming from Chatbots to Automated Workflows

A practical guide for SME owners to integrate artificial intelligence to improve operational efficiency and customer experience.

Getting Started with AI in SMBs: From Chatbot to Automated Workflows

A practical guide to choosing high-impact AI use cases without excessive budgets — from FAQ chatbots to admin automation.

RAG for Internal Documentation: When It's Worth Using

Retrieval-Augmented Generation helps teams find SOPs quickly — but it's not always the right solution.

RAG for Internal Documentation: When is the Right Time to Implement It?

Learn about the concept of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) to optimize access to internal company information and the criteria for when this technology becomes a viable solution.

Prompt Engineering That Works in Real Products

Tips for crafting stable prompts for production features: constraints, output format, and fallbacks when the model fails.

IT Project Briefs That Lead to More Accurate Estimates

A brief template for business owners: goals, constraints, integrations, and success criteria that speed up discovery.

When to Build Custom vs. Use Ready-Made SaaS

A decision framework for choosing build vs. buy so your IT budget isn't drained in the wrong place.

Complete Guide to Installing Docker on Ubuntu Server: Step-by-Step for Beginners

Learn how to install Docker Engine on Ubuntu Server with detailed steps, from repository preparation to user permission configuration.

Minimal CI/CD That's Enough for Early-Stage Products

A lean pipeline: lint, test, build, deploy to staging — without over-engineering on day one.

Practical Observability Before Scaling Up

Structured logs, health checks, and simple alerts that help small teams diagnose issues quickly.

Monorepo Architecture That Stays Lean for Small Teams

How to organize apps, packages, and design tokens without making the tooling too heavy for a startup.

Next.js Performance Checklist Before Release

Lighthouse, images, fonts, and data fetching patterns that most often save performance scores.