What Happens to Technical Debt When Code Is Almost Free to Write?
Technical debt used to come from cutting corners under time pressure. Now that AI makes code almost free to produce, it builds up for a different reason entirely: volume.
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What Should Be Included in a Software Development Brief?
Most briefs I'm sent are either a one-line email or a bloated spec copied from a template. Here's what actually needs to be in one to get an accurate quote.
How Much Does Bespoke Software Cost in the UK?
Bespoke software quotes in the UK range from a few thousand pounds to well over six figures. Here's what actually drives that number, with real ranges by project type.
Lovable vs Hiring a Developer: What Are You Actually Choosing Between?
Lovable and hiring a developer aren't really competing for the same job. Here's how to work out which one fits what you're actually trying to build.
SaaS MVP Checklist: What Should You Build First?
Generic MVP checklists tell you to build auth, billing and a dashboard. The real question is which one thing your business needs to prove first, and what you can fake or skip until it does.
How Much Does It Cost to Build a SaaS MVP in the UK?
A breakdown of what a SaaS MVP really costs to build in the UK in 2026, what pushes the price up, and how to keep a first version small enough to launch and learn from.
I Built an App With Lovable. What Do I Need Before Launching?
A working Lovable prototype and a launch-ready app aren't the same thing. Here's the specific, practical checklist to work through before you put real customers behind it.
Introducing the Software Brief Generator: Turn a Rough Idea into a Development-Ready Brief
I've built a free tool that turns a vague software idea into a proper written brief, the kind that gets you accurate quotes instead of guesses.
If AI Can Write Code in Seconds, Why Does a Custom Build Still Take Weeks?
AI can produce a working demo in seconds, but a real, reliable piece of business software still takes weeks to build properly. Here's why, and what that time is actually spent on.
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