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Hosting, security, updates and ongoing development of software that is already live.
[01]MaintenanceCore guide
Web application maintenance explained: updates, monitoring, backups, incident response and hosting after launch, who owns what, and how to budget in EUR.
Guide
How to migrate web app hosting without downtime: a step-by-step plan for DNS, database sync, cutover and rollback, from an EU-based freelance developer.
13 min read
Guide
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
Guide
Your website is down? Here's what to do, step by step: confirm the outage, read the error, contact the right person and avoid making things worse.
12 min read
List
When to get an external code review: 9 situations where an independent code audit pays off, from inheriting a codebase to investment and AI-built apps.
14 min read
List
Ten web app uptime monitoring tools sorted by budget and need, plus error tracking, cron and performance tools, with prices and EU data options.
14 min read
Guide
Why update software dependencies? Outdated frameworks and packages leave known security holes open. Here's what waiting really costs and how to update safely.
11 min read
List
Legacy PHP modernization from a Laravel developer: 8 signs your old PHP system has become a risk, when to wait, and a step-by-step path to Laravel.
13 min read
Guide
NIS2 for software suppliers: the security requirements covered customers will put in your contract, and a 7-step plan to get your web app ready for them.
13 min read
Guide
When does a penetration test for web apps pay off? Customer demands, GDPR, investors and payments, plus what your developer should fix before and after.
13 min read
Comparison
Error tracking tools compared: Sentry vs Flare vs Ray, what each one costs, where your data lives under GDPR, and which one fits your web app.
11 min read
Comparison
GA4 vs Plausible vs PostHog compared on EU cookie consent, product analytics and cost in euros, with a clear pick for websites, shops and SaaS apps.
11 min read
Guide
Product roadmap prioritization after launch, made simple: score value vs effort, protect maintenance time and plan one quarter at a time with your developer.
11 min read
Guide
Laravel's version support policy explained: bug and security fix end dates for every version, the PHP each one needs, and what to do if your app is behind.
11 min read
Checklist
A software maintenance agreement checklist covering response times, security updates, backups, included hours and exit terms, so you know what you pay for.
8 min read
Topics
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