
Sails & Syntax
Technical Insights From The Helm Of The Red Halyard
Welcome aboard Sails & Syntax, the official logbook of Red Halyard Consulting.
Here we chart our course through automation, custom tooling, and the occasional over-engineered metaphor. Whether you're wrangling rogue spreadsheets, tuning up a Rails app, or dreaming of smoother workflows, you’ll find ideas here to help you catch the wind—and leave the busywork behind.

No-Code, Low-Code, & The Case For Real Code
No-code and low-code tools have exploded in popularity—and for good reason. They promise fast results, drag-and-drop simplicity, and the ability to build workflows without writing a single line of code.
For small businesses and non-technical teams, this can feel like unlocking a superpower. Suddenly, you can automate emails, track customer inquiries, or even launch a new service without waiting on a developer or paying for custom software.
