Field Notes, 127 Articles
Notes from the foundry
Engineering essays on generative AI, retrieval systems, and what it takes to ship intelligent software to production.
121Insights // InfrastructureShould We Self-Host an LLM? A Cost and Control Framework2026-04-24→122Insights // ArchitectureRAG vs Fine-Tuning vs Long Context: Which, and When2026-04-17→123Insights // StrategyWhen AI Is the Wrong Tool (and Cheaper Options Win)2026-04-10→124Insights // ProductionThe AI Readiness Checklist Before You Ship to Customers2026-04-03→125Insights // ProductHow to Scope an AI MVP That Won't Get Thrown Away2026-03-27→126Insights // PlanningEstimating Timeline and Budget for an AI Build2026-03-20→127Insights // EvalsMeasuring AI Quality: Evals Your Board Will Trust2026-03-13→