Notes on building software that has to work.
Honest, opinionated writing on de-risking builds, Rails craft, AI on Claude, and what we learn running our own products. No fluff, no listicles.
Building a Dental Practice Management MVP: What It Takes
Booking, reminders, patient records, multiple languages. What actually goes into a dental practice management MVP, from a team that builds and runs one.
Will Your MVP Have to Be Rebuilt? The Throwaway-Code Trap
The most expensive MVP is a cheap one that gets rewritten the moment it works. How to build a first version that carries forward instead of being thrown away.
How to Decide What Goes Into Your MVP (and What to Cut)
The hardest part of an MVP is deciding what not to build. The one question we use to scope every MVP down to what actually matters.
Low-Code MVP or Custom Engineering: Which Does Your Idea Actually Need?
Two-week low-code MVPs are exactly right for some ideas and a trap for others. How to tell which kind of product you actually have before you choose.
How Much Does an MVP Really Cost in 2026? An Honest Breakdown
The 5,000 to 250,000 dollar range you see everywhere is useless. Here is what actually drives the cost of an MVP, and how to get a number you can plan around.
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