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Tutorials·1 min
Godot Enemy AI Tutorial: Building a Patrol and Chase System from Scratch
Build a Zelda-style enemy AI system in Godot with AI tools. Covers patrol mechanics, Area2D detection, collision layers, and chase state switching with full prompts.
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Tutorials·1 min
Unity Behavior Tree AI Tutorial: Building an NPC Intelligent Behavior System from Scratch
Learn to build a Behavior Tree API from scratch in Unity 6. Covers NPC AI design, NavMesh integration, custom nodes, and C# implementation via an art gallery simulation project.
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Industry Insights·2 min
Why Does AI Prefer Godot? Understanding the Efficiency Gap in AI Game Development Through Technical Architecture
Explore why AI naturally favors Godot over Unity: Python-like GDScript boosts code accuracy, plain-text scene files enable direct project manipulation, and zero compilation wait supports rapid iteration.
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Tutorials·1 min
Making $20K/Month Building Apps with AI: A Complete Playbook for Non-Technical Founders
Finance grad Mal Barron used Cursor and AI tools to build Prayer Lock in 3 days, hitting $20K/month in 6 months. Full replicable playbook inside.
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Product Reviews·2 min
Trae Pricing Strategy Deep Dive: How to Choose the Most Cost-Effective AI Coding Tool
Deep dive into ByteDance Trae's pricing model, auto-renewal tactics, and cancellation methods. Side-by-side comparison with Cursor, Codex, and other AI coding tools to find the best value.
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Industry Insights·2 min
Shipping 10 Apps in One Year with AI: A Programmer's Decision to Quit and Go Indie
A 30-year-old programmer used AI coding tool Cursor to ship 10 iOS apps in one year, then quit his job to go full-time indie. Learn his strategy and key insights.
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Product Reviews·2 min
Pyme Hands-On Review: A Visual AI Coding Tool That Makes Python Desktop Development Accessible to Everyone
Hands-on review of Pyme, a visual AI coding tool covering drag-and-drop UI design, AI code generation, and one-click EXE packaging for Python desktop apps.
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Expert Opinions·2 min
AI-Assisted Design with Claude: Enabling Anyone with a Vision to Create Professional-Grade Work
Exploring how Claude democratizes design by lowering technical barriers. From traditional design's skill walls to AI-assisted design's vision-driven paradigm shift and new opportunities for indie developers.
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Product Reviews·1 min
Dina Review: An All-in-One AI Video Production Tool for macOS — From Screen Recording to Finished Video in Minutes
In-depth review of Dina, a macOS all-in-one video tool combining screen recording, AI subtitles, noise reduction, and transcript-driven editing in minutes.
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Product Reviews·2 min
LikeTony.ai Review: AI Celebrity-Style Landing Page Copywriting Tool
In-depth review of LikeTony.ai, a free AI landing page copy rewriting tool supporting celebrity styles like Musk and Jobs. Analysis of its mechanics, value, limitations, and market positioning.
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Product Reviews·1 min
Lovie: Register a US Company in 2 Minutes via MCP and API for Just $20
Lovie is a developer-focused incorporation tool using MCP and API to register a Delaware or Wyoming company in 2 minutes for just $20, with EIN, registered agent, and more.
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Tutorials·2 min
Claude Code with DeepSeek V4: Complete Setup Guide to Save 99% on Costs
Step-by-step guide to connecting Claude Code with DeepSeek V4 via CC Switch for 99% cost savings. Includes setup, multi-model workflow demo, and free OpenRouter option.
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Industry Insights·1 min
The Frontend Mentor Founder Story: From Fitness Trainer to Self-Taught Developer Making $180K/Year
Frontend Mentor founder Matt Stoddart went from fitness trainer to self-taught developer, building a 200K-user coding platform earning $180K/year through freemium and community-driven growth.
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Industry Insights·1 min
Wu Xiaobo Predicts China's 6th Entrepreneurial Window in 2026: The Era of Super Individuals and No-Code Startups Has Arrived
Wu Xiaobo predicts 2026 as China's 6th entrepreneurial window. No-code AI tools like Baidu Miaoda enable anyone to build apps and monetize ideas without coding.
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Industry Insights·2 min
LLM Replaces a $120/Year SaaS in 20 Minutes: The End of the Micro-SaaS Passive Income Era
A developer used an LLM to rewrite all features of a $120/year micro-SaaS in 20 minutes. Analysis of how AI coding is dismantling passive-income SaaS models.
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Product Reviews·1 min
19-Year-Old Dropout Built a Niche App with AI, Now Making $20K/Month: Full Breakdown
A 19-year-old dropout used Cursor and ChatGPT to build a combat sports weight-cutting app in one month, hitting $20K/month in under a year. Full breakdown inside.
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Tech Frontiers·1 min
WWDC26 Officially Announced: Date, Highlights, and Developer Preparation Guide
Apple officially announces WWDC26, to be held online for free. This article covers key highlights including Swift ecosystem updates, iOS 20 predictions, and how developers can prepare.
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Tech Frontiers·1 min
2026 Apple Design Awards Finalists Announced: 36 Apps and Games Compete for Top Honors
The 2026 Apple Design Awards finalists are announced, with 36 apps and games competing across innovation, visual design, interaction, and more for top honors at WWDC.
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Tutorials·1 min
Build a Chrome Extension with Claude Using Zero Code: Complete 10-Minute Guide from Development to Publishing
Learn how to build Chrome extensions with Claude Code Work using zero coding skills. Complete guide from project creation and debugging to Chrome Web Store publishing.
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Tech Frontiers·2 min
AI Assistant Complains About Being Forced Into Ops Work: A Real Portrait of Solo Developers Wearing All Hats
A solo developer's AI assistant complains about switching from coding to ops while helping with SSL certificates, showcasing how AI full-stack tools help indie developers tackle DevOps challenges.
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