Blog and guides
Pricing, choosing a developer, SaaS, AI and maintenance, explained without buzzwords by the developer who writes the code.
Hiring developersGuide
How to work with a developer: set a weekly rhythm, give feedback they can act on and make decisions fast, so your project never stalls waiting on answers.
12 min read
Software developmentList
A software development glossary for non-developers: 60 terms from API and MVP to staging, technical debt and DPAs, explained in plain English.
16 min read
MaintenanceGuide
A practical web app backup strategy: the 3-2-1 rule for cloud apps, what to back up, how to test restores, and seven questions to ask your developer.
13 min read
SaaSComparison
Comparing SaaS hosting options for 2026: Laravel Cloud, Forge, Vercel, AWS and EU-owned hosts, on cost, operational load and EU data residency.
11 min read
Types of developersGuide
When is one full stack developer enough to build your whole product? A solo freelancer's rule of thumb, a six-step test and the signs you need a team.
11 min read
Types of developersGuide
A fractional CTO is a part-time tech leader. Learn what the role covers, what it costs in Europe, and when a senior developer as technical partner is enough.
12 min read
MaintenanceGuide
Web application maintenance explained: updates, monitoring, backups, incident response and hosting after launch, who owns what, and how to budget in EUR.
15 min read
Software developmentGuide
Technical debt explained in business terms: what the interest costs you, how it shows up in delivery times and bugs, and how to pay it down safely.
12 min read
Types of developersComparison
Can AI replace developers? A freelance developer on what ChatGPT, Lovable and Cursor handle in 2026, and where software with real users needs a human.
11 min read
SaaSGuide
What is SaaS? Software as a service explained without jargon: how it works, how it makes money and what running one in Europe means for you as a founder.
11 min read
AIList
When to hire a developer for an AI-built app: 10 signs that more prompting won't fix your Lovable, Bolt or Cursor project, and what to do instead.
14 min read
Build your own platformList
Version chaos, copy-paste work and one person who owns the spreadsheet? 11 signs it's time to replace Excel with custom software, and what it costs.
14 min read
PricingPricing guide
Marketplace development cost in 2026, split into modules (users, payments, matching, admin) with EUR estimates so you can build your own budget.
12 min read
SaaSGuide
Micro SaaS explained by a European developer: what one person can build, run and support, the math behind it, EU VAT basics and seven steps to start.
12 min read
SaaSGuide
What is an MVP? The minimum viable product explained in plain English: what it must do, what it is not, and how it differs from a prototype and a pilot.
12 min read
SaaSGuide
SaaS roles and permissions done right: a simple role model that can grow, why a hardcoded admin flag gets expensive, and 7 steps to design access early.
12 min read
Behind the projectsCase
A drone operations software case study: what EU drone rules demand from the system, the key build decisions for Dronelog and lessons for niche SaaS.
9 min read
Build your own platformChecklist
Technical SEO for developers: 12 things to build into a new website from day one, from rendering and redirects to sitemaps, schema and Core Web Vitals.
9 min read
Types of developersComparison
Junior vs senior developer: what each level can handle alone, what they charge in Europe, and why the hourly rate says little about your total cost.
11 min read
Hiring developersList
How to avoid vendor lock-in in software development: 10 safeguards for accounts, tech stack, documentation and data, so you can always switch developers.
14 min read
Software developmentChecklist
A web application security checklist built on the OWASP Top 10:2025: 15 vulnerabilities, what each costs your business, and what to ask your developer.
8 min read
Build your own platformComparison
Wix vs Squarespace vs Webflow compared on price in EUR, design control, languages and lock-in, plus the signs your business has outgrown a website builder.
12 min read
SaaSGuide
My recommended SaaS tech stack for 2026: Laravel, React with Inertia, Postgres, Stripe and EU hosting. Why I pick it, and when to choose otherwise.
12 min read
Hiring developersChecklist
A freelance developer contract checklist with 14 must-have clauses: scope, payment, IP assignment, access, GDPR, liability and exit. Not legal advice.
8 min read