Summary

FAQs

• What's included in an MVP versus additional features later?

  Your MVP includes the 3-5 core features absolutely essential to validate your primary business hypothesis - executed exceptionally well with production-grade quality. This focused approach is about proving your concept works and gathering genuine user feedback quickly, not building every feature you'll eventually need. Additional capabilities, advanced integrations, analytics dashboards, admin panels, scaling optimizations, and feature expansions come as paid iterations once you've proven market fit with real users and revenue. We define precise MVP boundaries collaboratively during our kickoff meeting, ensuring complete alignment on scope and expectations.

• How do you deliver production quality so quickly without cutting corners?

  Three compounding advantages: First, I've personally architected and built similar systems dozens of times over 12+ years - we're not figuring out fundamental patterns as we go, we're applying proven architectures. Second, we leverage modern development tools strategically - AI coding assistants for standard patterns and boilerplate code, battle-tested open-source libraries for common functionality, hand-coded solutions where precision and performance matter most. Third, we focus ruthlessly on features that directly validate your core value proposition, deliberately excluding nice-to-have elements that might matter eventually but don't serve immediate validation goals.

• What technology stack will you use for my specific project?

  We don't impose a preferred stack - we recommend what genuinely serves your requirements best, and you're part of that decision. For modern rapid MVPs, we often leverage AI-powered platforms like Cursor, Bolt, Lovable, or Replit Agent combined with frameworks like Next.js and Supabase for exceptional velocity. For complex applications requiring custom business logic: React + Node.js + PostgreSQL for maximum architectural control. For AI-heavy products: Python FastAPI backend + React frontend for optimal ML integration. For real-time collaboration features: WebSocket architecture with Redis for state management. For mobile-responsive experiences: Progressive Web App (PWA) architecture. We make technology choices based on your specific requirements, timeline constraints, budget realities, and long-term product vision - the tools don't affect pricing, just the optimal path to your success.

• Will I need ongoing maintenance and support after launch?

  Yes - all production software requires continuous care and evolution. While we don't have a standardized maintenance package listed on Contra, we create custom ongoing support arrangements tailored to each client's needs and growth trajectory. This typically includes corrective maintenance (bug fixes, security patches, dependency updates, performance monitoring), evolutionary maintenance (new features, user experience improvements, scaling adjustments, third-party integration updates), and proactive optimization (cost reduction, performance tuning, security hardening). Message me directly to discuss monthly retainer options - most clients budget 20-40 hours monthly post-launch depending on user growth rate, feature velocity, and technical complexity.

• Can you integrate AI capabilities into the MVP?

  Absolutely. We offer a dedicated AI Agent Development & Automation service that integrates seamlessly with full-stack web development. Whether you want intelligent chatbots for customer support, recommendation engines for personalization, document processing automation, predictive analytics, natural language search, content generation, or workflow intelligence, we architect AI capabilities from day one or integrate them later via clean API connections. Many clients book both services together to launch AI-powered MVPs that immediately differentiate in their markets. Check my profile for the complete AI service details.

• What about testing, security, and production deployment?

  Fully included in your deliverables. We implement essential testing strategies (automated unit tests for business logic, integration tests for API endpoints, end-to-end tests for critical user journeys), security best practices (encrypted data transmission, secure authentication, SQL injection prevention, XSS protection, rate limiting), and production deployment with error tracking and SSL certificates configured. You receive a stable, tested, secure application ready for real users. Advanced infrastructure features like comprehensive monitoring dashboards, CDN optimization, and automated backup systems are available as scaling add-ons once you've validated market fit and need enterprise-grade infrastructure.

• What happens if we need scope changes during development?

  We build flexibility into our process through weekly demonstration cycles and regular communication. Minor adjustments to existing features (UI tweaks, copy changes, small logic modifications) are handled within the sprint without friction. Significant scope changes (adding entirely new features, changing core functionality, additional third-party integrations) are documented through a collaborative change request process - we provide transparent feedback on timeline implications and any cost adjustments. Our priority is protecting both the delivery timeline you're counting on and the quality standards of what we're building for your business.

• What if we want a Full Product instead of just an MVP?

  Absolutely - we build complete, business-ready products beyond MVP scope. Full Product development includes advanced feature sets with sophisticated functionality, comprehensive admin dashboards with analytics and reporting, granular user roles and permissions systems, extensive third-party integrations and API connections, performance optimization for high-traffic scenarios, polished UI/UX throughout every interaction, automated testing coverage, detailed documentation, and ongoing support planning. Full Product projects typically start at $3,900+ depending on complexity, feature scope, and timeline requirements. This isn't a standardized package on Contra yet, so message me directly with your requirements and vision - I'll create a custom project plan with detailed specifications tailored specifically to your business goals.

• Is mobile app development available as an add-on?

  Absolutely. While this service focuses on web and cloud applications for faster deployment and continuous iteration, we offer native mobile development as a complementary service. We build iOS and Android apps using Swift/Kotlin for native performance, or cross-platform solutions with React Native or Flutter for faster deployment across both platforms. Mobile development investment typically mirrors the web application scope - for example, if your web MVP is $1,900, expect similar investment for a feature-equivalent mobile version. The exact price depends on platform coverage (iOS only, Android only, or both) and feature complexity. Message me to discuss your mobile requirements and we'll create a detailed custom proposal.

• Who covers hosting, cloud services, and ongoing infrastructure costs?

  During development, we handle all infrastructure expenses using our agency accounts - hosting, databases, third-party APIs, development tools, everything needed to build and test your application. Upon delivery, we transfer complete ownership to your accounts (AWS, Vercel, Supabase, or others) or set up fresh accounts in your name with you as the owner. From that point forward, you assume ongoing operational costs - typically $20-100 monthly for MVP-stage traffic, scaling proportionally as your user base grows. We provide detailed cost projections during planning so there are zero surprises, and we can recommend cost-optimization strategies to keep your infrastructure expenses lean during early growth phases.

• Can you deliver faster than 4 weeks if we have an urgent deadline?

  Yes, expedited delivery is possible depending on your timeline requirements and MVP scope complexity. We can compress the development schedule by allocating additional senior engineering resources and prioritizing your project across our team's capacity. Express delivery typically adds 15-25% to the base price depending on how significantly you need to accelerate launch - for example, a 3-week delivery sprint instead of 4 weeks, or a 2-week intensive sprint for simpler MVPs with fewer integrations. Message me with your target launch deadline and project requirements, and we'll provide a detailed custom quote for accelerated delivery with clear milestone commitments.

• What's included for revisions and bug fixes after launch?

  We include 30 days of post-launch support covering any bugs, errors, or functionality issues that arise during real-world usage. This means unlimited bug fixes for anything that doesn't work as originally specified, security patches if vulnerabilities are discovered, and minor UI adjustments like text changes, color tweaks, or spacing refinements. What's not included: new features beyond the original scope, architectural changes, additional third-party integrations, or performance optimizations for usage patterns we didn't anticipate. These are handled as paid updates with transparent scoping. After 30 days, ongoing support is available through custom monthly retainers starting at $400/month for 10 hours - message me to discuss your maintenance needs.

• What are the payment terms and client responsibilities?

  Payment follows a two-milestone structure: 20% non-refundable deposit upfront to begin development and secure dedicated engineering resources, with the remaining 80% due upon final delivery and deployment at Week 4. The deposit is released immediately upon payment - this is industry-standard practice for software development agencies as it covers initial architecture, infrastructure setup, and team allocation. The 4-week timeline requires certain deliverables from you: API credentials for integrations, content and assets, technical requirements clarification, regular feedback on weekly demos, and final approval decisions. We're completely flexible if you need extra time to gather these inputs - we'll adjust the project timeline accordingly. However, payment obligations remain fixed to our delivery milestones regardless of timeline extensions, because we've allocated senior development resources exclusively to your project. The 30-day post-launch support period begins after delivery and is separate from payment - it's our commitment to your launch success, not a reason to defer the final 80%. Successful projects require partnership: we bring technical expertise and execution, you provide timely inputs and honor financial commitments.