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AI apps, production engineering, and fractional CTO economics

Field notes from taking Lovable, Bolt and Base44 builds to production — written for founders, not engineers.

QA & Testing7 min read

Top 10 Software Testing Problems & Solutions in 2026

The biggest software testing challenges of 2026 — from flaky tests and AI validation to security and performance — plus the modern fixes and tools.

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AI Builders7 min read

Lovable vs Bolt vs Base44: Which AI Builder Should Founders Use?

An engineer's comparison of Lovable, Bolt.new and Base44 for non-technical founders: strengths, ceilings, lock-in, and which to pick for your build.

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Fractional CTO6 min read

How Much Does a Fractional CTO Cost in 2026?

Real 2026 pricing for fractional CTOs: monthly retainers, hourly rates, what drives the price, and when a fractional beats a full-time hire.

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Security6 min read

The Supabase RLS Mistakes Hiding in Your AI-Generated App

Row-Level Security is the #1 silent failure in Lovable and Bolt apps. The five RLS mistakes that expose user data, and how to test yours in ten minutes.

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Migration7 min read

Lovable to WordPress Migration: The Complete Guide

When to move a Lovable site to WordPress/Elementor, what the migration actually involves, how to keep your SEO, and what it costs.

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Lovable8 min read

How to Make a Lovable App Production-Ready: The 47-Point Checklist

The exact 47 checks a fractional CTO runs on Lovable, Bolt and Base44 builds before real users touch them — auth, RLS, payments, and handover.

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