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Deep-dive tutorials on Next.js, the Claude API, and MCP — plus build-in-public notes from shipping real products. No fluff, just the stuff I wish I'd found when I searched for it.

AI & MCP4 min read

What Is an MCP Server? A Developer's Guide (2026)

An MCP server is a small program that exposes tools, data, and prompts to AI models over the Model Context Protocol. Here's what that means and how to build one.

Jul 8, 2026Read

Claude API3 min read

How to Get a Claude API Key (Step-by-Step, 2026)

A quick, no-nonsense guide to creating an Anthropic Claude API key, adding credits, keeping it secure, and making your first API call in code.

Jul 7, 2026Read

Build in Public3 min read

How I Built an AI Website Generator with Next.js and the Claude API

A build-in-public breakdown of the architecture behind an AI tool that finds local businesses without websites and generates sites for them — Next.js, Claude API, Stripe credits, and a built-in CRM.

Jul 5, 2026Read