For the pleasure
of figuring
things out.
Technology is more interesting when you can take it apart. PlainNerd is a new independent journal for people who like to build, test, and understand.
We’re starting with practical guides, small experiments, field notes, and an edited digest of things worth your attention. AI helps with the work. Human editors take responsibility for what makes it onto the page.
Andrew Kovalchuk.
Editor-in-chief, PlainNerd
Andrew brings over 12 years in the software industry, including 8 years as a CTO. He has led development teams and built more than 100 software projects. Previously, he co-founded WeSoftYou.
He now leads PlainNerd’s editorial direction and is CTO and co-founder of Segunda.ai. His work focuses on product architecture, engineering systems, and AI-assisted development.
Have a story idea, a correction, or something worth investigating? Get in touch directly. Useful questions and thoughtful disagreements are welcome.
Ask a real question.
Every story starts with something a builder actually wants to know. Search demand can help us find questions. It does not replace an answer.
Show the work.
Experiments need versions, methods, code, results, and limitations. Guides link to primary sources. A plan is always labeled as a plan.
Keep an independent voice.
Sponsorship must be disclosed. Payment cannot buy a positive verdict, a fabricated result, or an unmarked promotion.
Make knowledge travel.
Readable pages for people. Structured JSON and Markdown for agents. English first, with carefully reviewed local editions when we can make them useful.
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