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Startup CTO•Feb 18, 2026•6 min read
Your Vibe-Coded App Will Break at 100 Users. Here's Why.
Vibe coding tools like Cursor and Lovable get you to MVP fast. But most vibe-coded apps collapse under real traffic. Here's what breaks and how to fix it.
SaaS Development•Feb 17, 2026•7 min read
When No-Code Stops Working: A Decision Framework for Founders
Your no-code stack got you to revenue. Now it's breaking. Here's how to decide what to migrate, what to keep, and how to avoid a $50K rewrite you don't need.
SaaS Development•Jan 31, 2026•6 min read
Why Your SaaS Is Slow (And How to Fix It Without a Rebuild)
Before you rebuild from scratch, check if one of these 7 common issues is killing your app's performance. Most can be fixed in days, not months.
Startup CTO•Jan 31, 2026•5 min read
When to Migrate Off Bubble (And When to Stay)
Bubble got you to product-market fit. But is it time to move to custom code? Here's how to know when migration makes sense and when it's premature.
Startup CTO•Jan 27, 2026•5 min read
You've Outgrown Your Freelancer. Now What?
Signs it's time to move on from your freelance developer, and the three paths forward for bootstrapped SaaS founders.
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