Playbooks by Dmitry Melnik

Deep-dives on AI systems
for B2B teams.

Every system I’ve shipped — documented. Architecture, costs, tools, prompts, deploys. Free. No gates. No drip sequence.

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How the systems fit together.

SYSTEM

Architecture Blueprint: AI-Native Marketing Systems

How B2B teams design AI-native marketing infrastructure in 2026. Component breakdown: orchestration layer, data layer, content…

Jun 1, 2026 · 6 min read
01 02 03 DONE
FLOW

10 Automation Patterns That Print Money for B2B Teams

10 reusable automation patterns shipped by AI-native B2B companies. Lead enrichment loops, outbound sequencing, content-to-lead…

Apr 22, 2026 · 8 min read
NOCO

The Complete NocoDB Application Platform Stack Guide

Transform your database into a powerful application platform with NocoDB's API-first approach. Learn how to build scalable apps…

Apr 22, 2026 · 8 min read
LOCAL CLOUD git push
DEPLOY

Render Deployment Patterns for AI Services

Master the essential deployment architectures and scaling strategies for AI applications on Render. Learn proven patterns for…

Apr 22, 2026 · 7 min read
NODES

The n8n Node Ecosystem in 2026: Community vs Custom

A comprehensive guide to navigating n8n's community node landscape and making smart build-vs-buy decisions for your automation…

Apr 22, 2026 · 6 min read

What it takes to ship reliable AI.

INGEST TRANSFORM LOAD
RAG

RAG Architecture Decision Framework for B2B AI Agents in 2026

A strategic guide to choosing the right retrieval architecture for your AI agents, including when RAG falls short and what…

Apr 22, 2026 · 8 min read
CLIENT SERVER GET / 200 OK
MCP

Model Context Protocol MCP: The Standard for Connecting AI Agents to Your Tools and Data

Learn how MCP enables seamless integration between AI agents and your existing systems. Discover implementation strategies and…

Apr 22, 2026 · 7 min read
LOW / HIGH DO FIRST SKIP LATER
EVAL

AI Agent Evaluation Framework: Production-Ready Assessment Guide

Comprehensive framework for evaluating LLM agents in production environments. Includes metrics, benchmarks, and testing…

Apr 22, 2026 · 7 min read
UI API LOGIC DATA
CONTEXT

Context Engineering for AI Agents Beyond RAG

Master advanced techniques for building context-aware AI agents that go far beyond traditional RAG implementations. Learn…

Apr 22, 2026 · 8 min read
PROMPTS

Production Prompt Engineering Patterns That Ship

Battle-tested prompt engineering patterns and frameworks used by top AI teams to build reliable, scalable AI applications in…

Apr 22, 2026 · 7 min read

Growth systems that run themselves.

↑ REVENUE → TIME
LINKED

The Complete LinkedIn Automation Stack for B2B Founders

A comprehensive guide to building your LinkedIn automation infrastructure with tools, workflows, and proven strategies that…

Apr 22, 2026 · 7 min read
BUILD SHIP MEASURE LEARN
VOICE

Voice-to-Content Blueprint: 10-Minute Publishing System

Transform spoken ideas into polished, published content in under 10 minutes using our proven voice-driven workflow. Complete with…

Apr 22, 2026 · 7 min read
HUB
MAGNETS

Lead Magnets That Actually Convert in 2026

Analysis of 100+ tested lead magnet variants revealing the exact patterns, formats, and psychological triggers that drive highest…

Apr 22, 2026 · 8 min read
BEFORE AFTER
PAGES

AI Product Landing Pages That Convert: B2B Design Patterns That Drive Results

Discover the proven conversion patterns and design strategies that top AI companies use to turn visitors into qualified leads.…

Apr 22, 2026 · 7 min read
IMAGES

AI Image Generation for B2B Content in 2026: Flux, Recraft, and the Right Prompts

Master the latest AI image tools and proven prompting strategies to create professional B2B visuals that convert. Get hands-on…

Apr 22, 2026 · 8 min read

The tooling layer — what it costs.

FRONTEND BACKEND DATABASE INFRA
TOOLS

The 2026 AI Stack: Tools B2B Builders Actually Use

50+ tool picks across the AI-native B2B stack. Orchestration, RAG, agents, ops, sales, content, analytics. Opinionated picks with…

Apr 22, 2026 · 9 min read
MRR $12.4k USERS 1,284 CHURN NPS 68
COSTS

AI Cost Benchmark 2026: What B2B Teams Actually Pay

Real 2026 cost data across the AI stack. LLMs (Claude vs GPT-4 vs Gemini vs open-source), inference infra, vector DBs,…

Apr 22, 2026 · 7 min read
Q1 Q2 NOW Q3 Q4 Plan Build Ship Grow Scale
PLAY

The Builder's Playbook: From Idea to Live AI System in 30 Days

Step-by-step roadmap for founders shipping their first AI product. Week-by-week: validation (Pieter Levels method), MVP stack,…

Apr 22, 2026 · 7 min read
DRAFT REVIEW SHIP submit approve reject
SKILLS

Claude Skills: The Complete Developer's Guide

Master Claude Skills development, from basic implementation to advanced comparisons with MCP and tool use patterns. Everything…

Apr 22, 2026 · 6 min read
COWORK

Anthropic's Desktop Agent for Non-Developers: A Reality Check

Discover what Claude's desktop automation actually delivers for business users and where it still falls short. Get practical…

Apr 22, 2026 · 7 min read

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