AI tools are shifting from “chatbots” to work assistants that can research, write, design, code, summarize meetings, and even automate multi-step tasks across your apps (the “ agentic” trend ). 1) How to choose the “best” AI tool (without wasting money) Before picking tools, decide your main use case: Writing & content (blogs, captions, emails, SEO briefs) Research (summaries, citations, fact-checking) Design (social posts, thumbnails, brand kits) Video & audio (shorts, voiceovers, podcasts) Coding (debugging, refactors, documentation) Meetings (notes, summaries, action items) Automation (connect apps + run workflows) Then check these 4 filters: Output quality (is it consistently good for your tasks?) Workflow fit (does it live where you already work—Docs, Notion, IDE, Zoom, etc.?) Privacy & data (can you avoid uploading sensitive info?) Total cost (subscription + add-ons + time saved) 2) The best AI tools by category (2...
Whether we're building a simple portfolio site or a complex web application, understanding the Web Development Life Cycle (WDLC) is essential. Just like constructing a building, web development follows a structured process with clearly defined stages—from idea to launch and beyond. In this post, I’ll walk through the 7 key phases of the Web Development Life Cycle, explain what happens at each step, and why each phase matters for the success of your project. 🔍 1. Information Gathering & Requirement Analysis Goal: To understand the project's purpose, target audience, and desired features. Before writing a single line of code, developers and clients must clearly define: What is the purpose of the website? Who is the target audience? What are the key features (e.g., contact form, user login, product catalog)? What technologies will be used? This is also where project goals, timelines, and budgets are established. A clear understanding at this stage prevents confusion and...