Engineering & Architecture Log.
Real-world systems breakdowns, software architecture patterns, and technical execution notes from our senior engineering team.
I Didn't Start INQ Studios to Build an Agency
The personal story behind INQ Studios—from a curious student in India with a laptop to engineering real-world software products for ambitious clients.
I Didn't Start INQ Studios to Build an Agency
The personal story behind INQ Studios—from a curious student in India with a laptop to engineering real-world software products for ambitious clients.
Why Startups Should Choose Next.js 15 for Early-Stage Software
Why we build startup products on Next.js 15, how it saves teams from writing endless API glue code, and the lessons we learned moving away from separate client-server architectures.
Inside the Sajag Sports Platform: Lessons from Rebuilding a High-Traffic Storefront
How we diagnosed 140+ hidden SQL queries per page, eliminated inventory overselling during sales, and redesigned Sajag Sports' digital infrastructure.
How We Built XSpace: Lessons from Designing an Architectural Studio Portal
A real look at how we engineered a fast, secure asset portal for XSpace Design to handle large CAD blueprints and spatial renders without slowing down the browser.
Building Faster with Supabase: Our Experience Shipping SaaS MVPs
An honest reflection on pairing Supabase with Next.js, why we stopped writing custom auth boilerplate, and where we still pay careful attention.
Why MVPs Fail: Real Lessons from Building Startup Software
An honest look at the real engineering mistakes that stall early startup products, from premature microservices to ignoring user feedback loops.
AI is Changing Software Engineering: Lessons from Building with AI Agents
How AI assistants and autonomous coding tools are changing our day-to-day workflow as engineers, what surprised us, and where human judgment still matters most.
Our Production Stack in 2026: Why We Chose These Tools
A transparent look at our production stack—Next.js 15, TypeScript, Prisma, PostgreSQL, and Tailwind CSS—and why we stuck with them.
How We Optimize Web Performance: Lessons from Real Production Audits
Practical engineering lessons on fixing cumulative layout shifts, optimizing image budgets, and keeping web applications fast and responsive.
Choosing PostgreSQL for Modern SaaS: Lessons from Database Architecture
Why we choose PostgreSQL for relational SaaS platforms, when JSONB columns make sense, and how basic indexing keeps queries lightning fast.
The Engineering Principles Behind INQ Studios: How We Build Software That Lasts
How we approach building custom software, why we avoid template copy-pasting, and the practical principles that guide our work at INQ Studios.