Blog posts

Our thoughts.

Practical advice on rescuing aging JavaScript and Ruby applications, tackling technical debt, and modernising incrementally.

5 minute read

Technical Debt Just Got a Bailout

AI hasn't just changed how we build software. It's made repaying years of accumulated technical debt finally affordable.

7.5 minute read

Cheap Code, Expensive Pitfalls

The cost of writing code is plummeting. The cost of building the wrong thing? Exactly the same.

5 minute read

A Comically Complex Cloud

When convenience, best practices, and good intentions quietly got out of hand

5 minute read

Web application vs website: What's the difference?

Clarity on web applications by exploring the differences to regular websites, the advantages and disadvantages, and highlighting some common examples.

10 minute read

How much does a web application cost?

It's simple to ask, but difficult to answer. In this post, we explore factors affecting software cost so you can get more value from your development projects.

7.5 minute read

Choosing a good development partner

When developing new software, timelines, cost, and quality can be hard to control. Here's how to choose the right development partner to keep things on track.

5 minute read

The economics of JavaScript web applications

Your single page JavaScript web application probably doesn't make you as much money as its old-school alternative. Sorry.

Guides

Free of charge.

Longer guides on web application development and managing technical risk.

10 minute read

What Is Legacy System Modernisation? A Guide for Business Owners

Every business owner knows the feeling: the software runs, the team copes, but something critical isn't keeping pace.

15 minute read

What is web application development?

A jargon-free guide to help you understand web application development, and how to get started building your own web application.

10 minute read

Understanding Web Application Technologies

A non-technical guide explaining the types of web application technology available, and why it's important to be involved in the decision making process.

15 minute read

How to manage risk in software development

Custom software can be transformative for your business, but it's easy to go wrong. Here's how to manage the risks involved for the best chance at success.