When you outgrow the first version, we look at what you need at that point. You will pivot. You will grow. Software never really stops. Your app will change as your users' needs become clearer. That's normal. Planning for v2 If, at some point, a v2 makes more sense than trying to stretch v1 any furt...
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"Do you offer ongoing maintenance or handoff only?"
Continue reading...What happens if something breaks after launch?
Things will break after launch, and then we fix them. This is where maintenance comes in. Launch is not the moment where I say "good luck" and disappear. Stabilization Period We'll pick a sa...
Continue reading..."Can you help me hire a first developer or team later?"
Absolutely. One of the things I want for you is not just a working product, but a clear path after me. That includes knowing how to find good people to take over when it's time. I Care About What Happens Next If I spend time building something with y...
"How much should I budget for a first version of my app?"
A better question is: "What is the least I need to do or spend to know if my idea will work?" Budgets are hard to talk about because ideas vary so much, but the math itself isn't complicated. I charge $150 an hour. That covers: Coding Planning Talking through decisions Thinking Fixing The...