Mitchell

Full-stack Web Developer - helping to create digital products that people love.

[Mitchell @mitchell_fyi]

I've built a custom GPT with instructions on my approach to these kinds of problems, you can find it here: The Irrational Prioritiser: https://t.co/OO1Hkmzuht - let me know if it's of any use.

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Ruby on Rails: Hotwire vs React

Should we use Hotwire for server-driven UIs or go with a full React frontend for more interactivity?

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Which wins?
Choose Hotwire if your app is primarily CRUD and you want speed of development. Choose React if the interface itself is a core product differentiator.

[Mitchell @mitchell_fyi]

I've built a custom GPT with instructions on my approach to these kinds of problems, you can find it here: The Irrational Prioritiser: https://t.co/OO1Hkmzuht - let me know if it's of any use.

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Deep Integrations vs Standalone Simplicity

Should we build features that deeply integrate with other tools, or keep our product as a self-contained solution?

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Which wins?
Prioritise integrations when adoption is low and users are entrenched in other tools. Go standalone when focus and speed are more valuable.

[Mitchell @mitchell_fyi]

I've built a custom GPT with instructions on my approach to these kinds of problems, you can find it here: The Irrational Prioritiser: https://t.co/OO1Hkmzuht - let me know if it's of any use.

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Feature Creep vs Incremental Innovation

Should we keep adding small improvements to existing features, or focus on entirely new functionality?

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Which wins?
Focus on incremental improvements if core features are under-utilised. Explore new functionality when you’re solving a clear problem that users are vocal about.

[Mitchell @mitchell_fyi]

I've built a custom GPT with instructions on my approach to these kinds of problems. You can find it here: The Irrational Prioritiser: https://t.co/OO1Hkmzuht - let me know if it's of any use.

[Mitchell @mitchell_fyi]

Data Accuracy vs Data Freshness

Should we focus on having the most accurate data possible, or ensure that updates happen as close to real-time as we can get?

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Which wins?
When decisions are fast-paced, prioritise freshness. For compliance or auditing, accuracy is non-negotiable.

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I’ve built it too early and paid for it in complexity.
If you’re deciding whether something’s worth building, send it over — I’ll tell you what I’ve seen work.

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One I’ve been asked a few times by teams starting to get inbound from bigger customers:

“Should we build role-based access control now because enterprise clients might need it later?”

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The best RBAC systems are built after you’ve felt the pain, not just in case someone asks about it. And don't even think about ISO27001 unless you have a customer holding payment until you're certified.