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Straight talk on saving broken software.

No thought-leadership fluff — practical writing for founders staring down a stalled build, an abandoned project, or an AI prototype that won't survive production.

Rescue· 16 Jul 2026· 6 min read

Rescue vs Rebuild: When to Save a Failing Software Project

Most failing software projects do not need a rebuild. Here is an honest framework for deciding whether to rescue what you have or start again, with the signals and rough costs for each.

Rescue· 13 Jul 2026· 7 min read

7 Signs Your Developer Has Abandoned Your Project (and What to Do Next)

The concrete warning signs that a developer or agency has abandoned your project, the accounts and code to secure right away, and how an experienced team takes over unfinished work.

Rescue· 9 Jul 2026· 6 min read

How Much Does It Cost to Fix a Broken App?

An honest look at what drives the cost of fixing a broken app, why no one can quote you a price from a menu, and how an assessment-then-fixed-quote approach removes the risk.

MVPs· 4 Jul 2026· 7 min read

Is My MVP Salvageable? A Founder's Checklist

Most half-built MVPs are salvageable, even when they feel like a write-off. Here is a founder's checklist for judging the evidence and asking the right questions before you spend another penny.

AI code· 28 Jun 2026· 6 min read

Making AI-Generated Code Production-Ready

AI tools ship a working demo fast, but roughly 45% of AI-generated code fails professional review. Here is a practical checklist for hardening a vibe-coded prototype into a production-ready app.

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