Prototype to production

Your prototype works. Now someone else needs to use it.

You built an application with AI and can already show what it does. Now you want to put it to work. We review what you have, keep what works, and agree the changes needed for the way you intend to use it.

Talk about my prototype

When to talk

Does this sound familiar?

The demo still lives on your laptop

Someone asks for a link and you have a localhost address. The next decision is where to publish the application and who should be able to open it.

Your team wants to use it every day

The tool already helps with a task. Before people depend on it, access permissions, data handling, and failure recovery need checking.

You want to start charging

A customer is interested. We review the workflow they will use, how their information stays separate, and what needs to be in place before granting access.

A business buyer has requirements

Your customer asks for company sign-in, a record of changes, or other conditions. We examine those requirements and define the work involved.

Process

How the work proceeds.

Remote work in English or Spanish. Review times are agreed with your team.

  1. 01

    Show what it already does

    We walk through the application with you and establish who will use it. We agree which code and configuration to review and how to share them.

  2. 02

    Review before changing

    We examine the code and its deployment setup. You receive the findings, their limitations, and a recommendation for the next step.

  3. 03

    Agree the first release

    We define the conditions the application must meet for its intended use. Any architecture changes are explained before implementation.

  4. 04

    Deploy and check

    We implement the agreed work, test the important workflows, and leave instructions for whoever maintains the application.

Our own work

An example you can examine.

Darwin is our own construction estimating product. Its separate Price Lists and preservation of the original estimate show concrete decisions about protecting information. You can examine the product to see how we approach that work.

Explore the Darwin product

Questions

Before starting.

Can you work with an AI-built or vibe-coded application?

Yes. We can review projects built with tools such as Lovable, Bolt, Replit, or coding assistants. We first check which code can be exported, which services it uses, and what the current accounts and licenses allow.

Will you rewrite the whole application?

The review establishes what can stay and what needs changing. If part of the application needs rebuilding, we explain why and discuss alternatives before agreeing that work.

Does deploying the application make it ready for business use?

Deployment makes it reachable. Data access, working processes, and recovery from failures also need checking. Each business may have additional requirements; those are recorded in the scope.

Does this include certifications or regulatory compliance?

Certifications and compliance require a specific assessment. They are not included by implication. If you have security or regulatory requirements, we review them before preparing a proposal.

How much does it cost and how long does it take?

That depends on the prototype and its intended use. We first agree the price and scope of the review. Its findings allow us to quote implementation and any subsequent support.

What should I share to start?

A description of what the application does and who needs to use it. You can demonstrate it during the conversation. Do not send passwords, API keys, or customer data through the booking link or email; we agree how to share any material needed.

Practical guide

Does the link only work on your laptop?

localhost points to the computer opening the link. The guide explains how to share a demo and what changes when other people start depending on it.

Why localhost:3000 will not open on another computer

First step

Tell us where the work gets stuck.

The first conversation helps us understand the problem and decide whether to prepare a proposal. The scope and price of any engagement are agreed separately.

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