Thinking out loud.

Notes from building in public — the product decisions, the reasoning behind them, and the parts that didn't work. Written by Zankar Savalia.

Product Process AI
Aug 2026

Shipping Measure Once Exposed the System I Need to Fix

Building Measure Once showed that shipping tools consistently requires better instructions, maintained reference files, and clearer organisation.

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Product Process AI
Aug 2026

Building GymBuddy Exposed the Checklist I Was Missing

Building GymBuddy showed why generating an app is only one step—and why I need a repeatable checklist for every tool that follows.

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Learning Product
Jul 2026

Why Most Scrollable Book Summary Apps Fail

Scrollable book-summary apps feel productive, but passively scrolling bullet points doesn't build real understanding. Here's what the science of learning says actually works.

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Design Ethics
Jul 2026

Why Transparency In Design Is An Ethical Requirement

Dark patterns manipulate users into actions they didn't intend. Here's why transparent design isn't just good UX — it's an ethical baseline for any product handling personal data.

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Product Building
Jul 2026

Why Vibe Coding Needs Context And Usability To Work

AI coding assistants ship fast but lack whole-codebase context. Here's why vibe coding needs human review and a real design system to produce usable, maintainable products.

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Product Health Design
Jun 2026

What Actually Makes a Health App Good

Most health apps fail on the same three dimensions. Here's what the good ones get right — and why it's harder than it looks.

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Strategy Building
Jun 2026

Why I Build in Public

On the discipline of shipping before you're ready, and why taste is a competitive advantage.

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