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August 16, 2026

·Shawn Hacks

Beyond the Launch, Traffic, Growth, and Engagement: A Better Way to Evaluate AI Tools

Launch buzz is easy to measure. Traffic, growth, search demand, and engagement tell a much more interesting story. AI Tool Rankings Should Measure More Than Hype

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August 5, 2026

·Shawn Hacks

Best AI Coding Assistants in 2026: A Buyer's Guide for Engineering Teams

A decision framework for picking an AI coding assistant in 2026. Covers context window, latency, IDE support, privacy posture, and price — without vendor hype.

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July 29, 2026

·Shawn Hacks

How to Evaluate an AI Tool Before You Pay: A 7-Step Framework

A vendor-agnostic framework for evaluating any AI tool in one afternoon. Filters hype, surfaces real limits, and produces a defensible buy/no-buy memo.

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