Building pi in a World of Slop — Mario Zechner
A useful talk from Mario Zechner about building Pi with a stronger product philosophy in a market full of shallow AI tooling and repetitive agent hype.
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#Development is a software delivery discipline used directly in these articles.
Definition
Development is the practical work of designing, building, testing, and maintaining software systems.
Why it matters
It matters because implementation quality shapes reliability, speed, and maintainability.
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Here development appears as a broad implementation topic across tools, architecture, and delivery. It currently appears in 14 articles and crosses 6 categories.
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The "PI" (coding) agent is so much more than just another amazing coding agent!
A useful video overview of the Pi coding agent and why its extensible, terminal-first approach stands apart from more closed coding-agent tools.
How to Evaluate Pi's Model Catalog Before Picking a Coding Agent Setup
Pi's model catalog is useful because it makes provider choice, context limits, and price tradeoffs visible before developers commit to one coding-agent workflow.
What pi.dev Is and Why It Matters for Terminal Coding Workflows
Pi positions itself as a minimal terminal coding harness, and that focus matters for developers who want agent tooling to fit their workflow instead of replacing it.
When Magnolia's Integration Framework Beats Custom CMS Glue Code
Magnolia's integration framework becomes valuable when teams need DAM, commerce, CRM, analytics, and optimization systems to feel like part of one publishing platform instead of a pile of custom glue code.
How OpenAPI and OAuth Scopes Make API Handoffs Easier
OpenAPI describes the contract and OAuth scopes describe the permission model, which makes API handoffs less ambiguous.
Why GraphQL Schema Discipline Matters More Than Resolver Count
Strong GraphQL APIs come from a durable schema and business logic layer, not from exposing every database relation.
How to Prototype an API Before the Backend Exists
The fastest way to find API problems is to design and test the contract before the backend is finished.
How to Use the Notion API and n8n for Lightweight Automation
Notion API and n8n are a strong low-code pair when a team wants structured content, simple workflows, and less manual copy-paste work.
How to Design an OpenAPI and OAuth 2.0 Integration Layer
OpenAPI and OAuth 2.0 work best together when the integration layer is documented, testable, and clear about permissions.
Why GraphQL Still Matters for API-First and Headless Apps
GraphQL is still useful when multiple clients need one flexible API with strong types, fewer round trips, and predictable schemas.
How to Choose Between FastAPI, Django, and Express for an API
FastAPI, Django, and Express solve different API problems, so the right choice depends on speed, structure, and team workflow.
What Cloudflare Registrar API Beta Means for Builders
Cloudflare Registrar API beta lets builders search, check, and register domains from the same workflow they already use.
Why API Security Is a Growing Enterprise Risk
APIs connect critical systems, but weak authentication, exposure, and poor monitoring make them a growing enterprise security risk.