Articles, Investigations and Research

Explore articles, investigations, research and analysis published by Palks Studio on development, technical systems, documentation and other topics studied by the studio.

This page brings together articles, investigations, research and analyses published by Palks Studio. The topics cover practical issues related to businesses, software, data, invoicing, as well as other areas studied and documented by the studio.

Some content starts from a need encountered when using or evolving a system, while other pieces begin with a question to document, data to analyze or facts to verify. The objective remains the same: understand the subject, return to the sources when necessary, and clearly present what can be established.

For a more visual approach, some topics can also be explored through interactive experiences, animated visualizations, forward-looking simulations or tools based on real-world data, designed to explore mechanisms, data or systems in ways that go beyond a traditional article.

Why this content?

Palks Studio's work is not limited to building systems. It can also involve understanding an existing environment, researching and cross-checking information, documenting a subject, analyzing data or producing a useful synthesis.

This content provides a way to share part of that work, whether technical, documentary or editorial, with particular attention to sources, established facts and a clear understanding of the topics being studied.

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Investigation: What E-Invoicing Actually Connects

A documented investigation into the connections between e-invoicing, transaction data, digital identity, the Digital Product Passport and payments, distinguishing established facts, technical capabilities and what remains to be demonstrated.

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Discover more articles, investigations and research published by Palks Studio, covering topics studied and documented by the studio.

Investigations & Research

• E-Invoicing Investigation Explore the documented connections between e-invoicing, transaction data, the Digital Product Passport, digital identity and payments. ›
• Report: Refineries, Fires, Explosions and Attacks (2022–2026) A documented record of fires, explosions and attacks affecting refineries between 2022 and 2026. ›

Business & Strategy

• SEO Learn why attracting the right visitors matters more than increasing impressions, and how to build lasting search visibility. ›
• Loss of Productivity How poorly designed software can slow down a business and reduce long-term efficiency. ›
• Software Without Subscription Why software can remain efficient without requiring an ongoing subscription. ›
• Why Host Your Own System? Learn how self-hosting gives you greater control over your data, reduces software dependencies, and helps build systems designed to last. ›

Software Engineering

• Website Data Collection Learn how cookies, online forms, and third-party services collect data, and why reducing external dependencies gives you greater control over information exchanges. ›
• Backend Problems Understand why server errors, unstable automations, and fragmented systems are often symptoms of deeper architectural issues. ›
• Technical Debt Learn how technical debt builds up over time, slows development, increases maintenance costs, and why a solid architecture helps prevent it. ›
• From Scratch Development Learn what from scratch development really means, when it is the right approach and how it helps build software tailored to real business needs. ›
• Autonomy and Support Understand why an autonomous system does not mean the absence of assistance, and how a well-designed architecture reduces dependence on ongoing technical support. ›

Electronic Invoicing

• Host Your Own Invoicing System Discover the benefits of hosting your own invoicing software, retaining control of your data, reducing SaaS dependencies, and ensuring long-term access to your archives. ›
• Electronic Invoicing 2026 Understand the reform, the role of Factur-X and PDPs, and the technical choices that help maintain long-term compliance. ›