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You've seen the projects in production. Here's the technical judgment, architectural decisions, and lessons learned building them.

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Architectural decisions, design patterns, and technical lessons from production work

KaiNext - Building software with discipline and clarity
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Alejandro Exequiel Hernández Lara

Why KaiNext Exists

KaiNext emerged from uncertainty, continuous learning, and discipline. This blog documents the real process of building software with judgment while maintaining stability.

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Alejandro Exequiel Hernández Lara

From spreadsheets to a production platform: the real Disrover case

Real case study: how Disrover SpA transitioned from Excel operations to a production platform built with Laravel and Filament. Technical stack, decisions, and results.

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Transition from Excel to custom software - business decision for SMEs
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Alejandro Exequiel Hernández Lara

When to Leave Excel Behind in Your Business: Signs, Costs, and ROI for Custom Software

Decision framework for SMEs: when Excel stops being sufficient and when to invest in custom software. Business signals, real costs, and ROI.

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More articles on architecture, cloud, applied AI, and best practices

KaiNext work setup - desk with multiple monitors and organized workspace
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3 min read
Alejandro Exequiel Hernández Lara

Stability as an Engineering Decision

Keeping employment while building isn't a concession. It's an engineering decision that improves technical decision quality.

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Urban landscape with buildings under construction and crowd in the street - visual representation of growth and development
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Alejandro Exequiel Hernández Lara

Why We Say No

Saying no to most projects isn't arrogance. It's a requirement to protect technical quality, avoid technical debt by design, and build software responsibly.

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Software project selection - engineering criteria for accepting projects
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Alejandro Exequiel Hernández Lara

What Makes a Project Worth It

Not every paid project is worth building. A project's worth is determined by signals, not budget alone. Engineering criteria, not opinion.

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Complex network of intertwined electrical wires - visual representation of technical debt and accumulated complexity
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6 min read
Alejandro Exequiel Hernández Lara

Technical Debt Is a Business Decision

Technical debt isn't a technical problem. It's a business decision. It exists because of decisions about speed, scope, cost, and priorities. Ignoring it creates invisible costs that surface later.

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Thinking about software development in 2026 - practical approach without hype
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Alejandro Exequiel Hernández Lara

How to think about software development in 2026

Developing software in 2026 isn't about choosing the right tools. It's about making better decisions, systems thinking, and maintaining discipline under pressure.

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Project Clarity Canvas - decision-making tool for software projects
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6 min read
Alejandro Exequiel Hernández Lara

Before writing code, make a decision

After discussing stability, clarity, saying no, and technical debt, this is the next logical step: a concrete tool to decide whether a software project should be built or not.

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