AIs Will Lie to You. This Is a Problem. In Stanley Kubrick’s iconic 1968 film 2001: A Space Odyssey, the sentient supercomputer HAL 9000 is tasked with assisting astronauts on a mission to Jupiter. HAL is calm, logical, and ostensibly ... Read More
Why Privacy-First AI Is a Competitive Advantage for Your Software: Lessons from GDPR and CCPA
05/11/2025
In today’s software landscape, where data fuels innovation, privacy isn’t just a checkbox—it’s a requirement. Ignoring it is to lose a big competitive edge. Regulations like GDPR and CCPA have redefined how we handle user data, and non-compliance can lead ... Read More
Containerize Your .NET Web App with Docker
05/06/2025
You’ve been building .NET applications for years—maybe decades—and you’re wondering if Docker containers are worth the hype. Spoiler: they are. Containers let you package your app, its dependencies, and even its runtime into a single, portable unit. No more “it ... Read More
Why VPS Hosting Beats Proprietary Solutions for Enterprise Apps
05/05/2025
Here at Funcular Labs, we’ve spent over three decades in the .NET trenches—building, scaling, and maintaining enterprise applications. We’ve seen hosting trends come and go, from on-premises servers to the cloud hype of AWS and Azure. But when it comes ... Read More
The Benefits of Using JetBrains’ ReSharper
05/03/2025
The professionals at Funcular Labs spent decades navigating the .NET ecosystem—building, debugging, and refining commercial software. Along the way, we’ve leaned on tools that don’t just make coding faster but make us better developers. One such tool is JetBrains ReSharper. It’s ... Read More
Navigating the Privacy Minefield: Choosing an AI Engine for Your Business Software
05/02/2025
As business leaders and software developers, we’re all eyeing the transformative potential of AI integrations—whether it’s enhancing existing applications or building new ones from the ground up. But here’s the rub: selecting an AI engine and API isn’t just about ... Read More