Engineering
Why we still build with Ruby in 2025
Why we still choose Ruby on Rails in 2025: Learn how Lago scales millions of API events with Rails, Go, and Rust, balancing developer speed, concurrency, and performance.
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Why building a self-hosted SaaS is a headache (and how we make it easier)
Learn how we ship fast without breaking self-hosted instances, why bridge versions matter, and why billing infra needs more care than the average SaaS stack.
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Common misconceptions about using Open-Source products
We debunk common myths about open-source software and how they drive innovation and scalability. Learn from successful companies like Hugging Face and Lago.
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Fixing Latency Issues in Webflow Using Relume
We revamped our website in 3 days using Relume after we had serious latency issues with Webflow. Here's how we did it:
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Why Cost can outweigh Performance in DevTools
When choosing tools, developers often prioritize performance, but it's rarely the deciding factor. Most opt for solutions that are "fast enough" and offer other benefits, like strong communities.
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Unpacking the B2B Payment Process
Charging customers is complex due to overlapping components like metering, billing, invoicing, and payments. But building a robust billing engine can help you solve that.
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Using ClickHouse to scale your events engine
Scaling our open-source platform required a shift from Postgres to a hybrid stack, integrating ClickHouse for efficient event handling. Here’s how we did it!
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Open-source does not win by being cheaper
Being “like Stripe, but open source” isn’t enough. Explore what makes open-source companies win—transparency, extensibility, and real product advantage.
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Why Billing Engineers in Fintechs should be paid more
In this blog post, Lago's co-founder Raffi gives insight on the biggest challenges Fintech companies face when building a billing engine.
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Timezones: survival tips for engineers
Any engineer who once had to deal with timezones will tell you: time zones can be a nightmare. Here's how we tackled it at Lago.
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ORMs are criticized for the wrong reasons
ORMs, often criticized, are typically misused rather than inherently flawed. While they present challenges in visibility and performance, correct usage can mitigate these issues.
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How we got our first 1000 Github stars for our Open Source project
We finally reached this milestone 180 days after opening our repo. What was our journey like?