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How to Evaluate a Software Development Estimate
Technical Leadership Nov 06 10 min

How to Evaluate a Software Development Estimate

How to evaluate a software development estimate or agency quote: what a credible one contains, the red flags, the hidden line items and the questions to ask.

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Travis Sutphin

Principal engineer. 25+ years building software.

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Technical Due Diligence Checklist: Before You Buy or Sign
Technical Leadership Nov 02 10 min

Technical Due Diligence Checklist: Before You Buy or Sign

A technical due diligence checklist for founders: what to check in code, data, security, costs and team before you buy, invest or sign, and what red flags cost.

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Travis Sutphin

Principal engineer. 25+ years building software.

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Rebuild vs Refactor: When to Rewrite Legacy Software
Technical Leadership Oct 27 10 min

Rebuild vs Refactor: When to Rewrite Legacy Software

Rebuild vs refactor: how to decide whether to rewrite legacy software or upgrade it in place, from two real projects that went opposite ways and what each cost.

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Travis Sutphin

Principal engineer. 25+ years building software.

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PWA vs Mobile App: Why I Told a Client to Skip the App
Web Development Aug 14 9 min

PWA vs Mobile App: Why I Told a Client to Skip the App

PWA vs native mobile app: why I steered a client away from an app store build to one installable web app, what you give up, and when native is worth it.

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Travis Sutphin

Principal engineer. 25+ years building software.

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Do I Need a CMS for My Website? Why AI May Be Better
AI Dec 04 5 min

Do I Need a CMS for My Website? Why AI May Be Better

Do you need a CMS for your website? For most business sites, an AI-managed static site is faster, safer and cheaper. Here is when a CMS still makes sense.

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Travis Sutphin

Principal engineer. 25+ years building software.

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Why Your Business Needs a Web Presence Before You Need It
Web Presence Nov 24 3 min

Why Your Business Needs a Web Presence Before You Need It

Why your business needs a web presence now: reviews, rankings and reputation compound slowly, so start building before your sales pipeline slows down.

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Travis Sutphin

Principal engineer. 25+ years building software.

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