Insights & Engineering Strategy

Technical deep-dives, architectural guidance, and tactical advice for founders and technical leaders navigating modern software complexity.

Outsourcing

The "Black Box" Problem in Outsourcing

Why project visibility is the difference between a successful launch and a silent failure. Learn how to demand transparency from your partners.

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Strategy

Bespoke Software Development: Outsource Roulette

Stop gambling with your project. Discover the frameworks used by industry leaders to pick reliable development partners.

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Security

Hidden Risks of Outdated Software

Security and compliance aren't just IT issues; they are existential business risks. How to audit your legacy stack for vulnerabilities.

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Startup

Senior-Led MVP vs. Junior Teams

A junior team might be cheaper today, but it's often more expensive tomorrow. Why technical leadership is essential for V1.

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SaaS Strategy

Buying vs. Building Software: The SaaS Failure

When does an off-the-shelf solution stop making sense? A guide to the "Tipping Point" of custom software development.

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Architecture

Scalable and Secure MVP Architecture

Don't let your success break your servers. How to build a Minimum Viable Product that is actually ready for 10x growth.

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Digitization

From Excel to Web App: The Path to Digitisation

Spreadsheets are the backbone of early business, but they scale poorly. Learn how to migrate your workflows safely.

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Engineering

The Rewrite vs. Refactor Dilemma

The ultimate CTO guide to deciding when to fix what you have or start from scratch. Avoid the 'Second System' trap.

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Growth

Post-Launch Reality: What Happens After MVP?

The champagne is gone. Now the real work begins. surviving the Day 2 hangover and building for long-term retention.

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Tech Debt

Why Temporary Code Kills Growth

Quick hacks win battles but lose wars. How to balance speed with the architectural integrity your business needs to survive.

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Modernization

PHP 3 to Laravel 12: Legacy Code Modernization

Anatomy of a rescue mission for a mission-critical US logistics platform. From museum pieces to modern performance.

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Construction

Escaping 'Excel Hell' in Construction

Stop managing £10M projects with brittle spreadsheets. How custom construction portals recover thousands in project margin.

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DevOps / SRE

Modernizing Monoliths without Downtime

The Strangler Fig pattern in action. How to migrate mission-critical legacy systems while keeping the lights on.

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Startup Strategy

What is SRE and Why Does My Startup Need It?

Demystifying Site Reliability Engineering for non-technical founders. The insurance policy your growth roadmap requires.

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