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Insights on web development, Ruby on Rails, and growing your business with technology.
Meta has Muse, OpenAI has Dots, and we have Lio!
We may not have their billions, and we may be busier than ever navigating school holidays, but once curiosity kicks in we can't stop.
What we found at NZ Tech Expo
We travelled to Auckland for NZ Tech Expo: more than 2,500 attendees, investors, startups, AI, robots, connections and opportunities, for us and for Taranaki.
When WordPress breaks: a quick fix and a better option
Two recent clients lost admin access after an automated WordPress update. We restored both the same day, and outline the quick fix, the cost, and when to rebuild away from WordPress.
How we used three AI models in Taranaki Business Showcase
AI comes in many shapes, most of them are only entertainment, but some can be real game changers for businesses. Learn how we applied useful AI to collect business contacts during and after the event.
How we built TipJar.nz in 6 weeks: Our first Minimum Viable Product in Taranaki for Digital Payments
A practical look at how XAVER built TipJar.nz, a QR code payments platform for non‑profits, as a six‑week MVP, what tech and product choices we made, and the lessons we learned.
Why Ruby on Rails is Still a Great Choice in 2026
Rails continues to be one of the most productive frameworks for building web applications. Here's why we still recommend it.
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