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Incubator Update: Mike at Goodz

Learn all about the first weeks of the thoughtbot Startup Incubator with Goodz - deep dives into user research, validating assumptions, and insights from the founder himself.
Daniel Kim
December 8, 2023
What is Generative AI and LLMs, really?

First part of a series of blog posts that dive deep into what AI and LLMs really are, and why you should care.
Mike Burns and Stefanni Brasil
December 6, 2023
Joining Postgres tables using arrays of IDs

Some tips on how to do many-to-many SQL queries without a normal join table.
Dave Iverson
December 5, 2023
- Databases
- PostgreSQL
- SQL
- Prisma
- Airtable
The earliest stage of work on a new product is like crossing a raging river

The dynamics of early-stage work are unlike any other phase of your company’s growth. We’ve got a metaphor for how to approach it.
Jordyn Bonds
December 4, 2023
Are your polymorphic relationships correctly enforced?

Learn how to strike a balance between flexibility and data integrity with a partial index and validations.
Steve Polito
December 1, 2023
- Web
- Rails
- PostgreSQL
- Active Record
12/7 Event - How to Raise Early Stage Capital and Build an MVP

On December 7th we are hosting an event with Forecastr. This webinar will provide tips on what you can do to increase your confidence as a founder and the confidence of your investors in you as a founder.
Kelly Gebo
November 30, 2023
- Events
- Startup
- Founder
- MVP
Incubator Update 2 with Josh at Knect: Dead Ends & Recovery

Updates on the thoughtbot Startup Incubator with Knect — from user niches to high level solutions and insights from the founder himself.
Rami Taibah
November 29, 2023
thoughtbot Apt Repo is Moving

apt.tabfugni.cc/debian/ is the new apt repo.
Mike Burns
November 29, 2023
- Open Source
What does a designer do during a product discovery sprint?

How to help your team discover the right product using your design chops.
Vendela Colavecchio
November 28, 2023
Ruby HTML Sanitization with Loofah

Need to do some HTML sanitization, but Rails ActionView Sanitize Helpers are not good enough? Read this post to learn how to do it with Loofah.
Stefanni Brasil
November 24, 2023
- Ruby
- Web
- Development
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