Real-world notes for founders navigating the messy road from idea to launched product.
Why simple feature requests take 40+ hours of development. A founder's guide to understanding development complexity and estimating realistic timelines.
Protect your startup from developer ransom scenarios. Learn how to prevent code hostage situations with proper repository access, documentation, and technical safeguards.
Learn how to set up error monitoring with Sentry and why it pays for itself after preventing just one disaster. Essential infrastructure for production applications.
Fixed-price vs hourly contracts for software development. Which protects founders better? A detailed comparison with real scenarios and recommendations.
Prevent launch day crashes with affordable load testing. Learn why load testing is non-negotiable and how to do it cheaply before your big launch.
Hit the no-code ceiling? 5 clear signs your Bubble app needs custom development to scale. Learn when to migrate and how to do it right.
Why offshore development fails due to communication and cultural gaps. Learn the hidden costs and when nearshore or US-based teams make sense.
Write a project brief that gets accurate estimates and prevents scope creep. Includes free template and examples from real projects.
