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AI apps, production engineering,
and fractional CTO economics
Field notes from taking Lovable, Bolt and Base44 builds to production — written for founders, not engineers.
Lovable vs Bolt vs Base44: Which AI Builder Should Founders Use?
An engineer's comparison of Lovable, Bolt.new and Base44 for non-technical founders: strengths, ceilings, lock-in, and which to pick for your build.
Read the guide →How Much Does a Fractional CTO Cost in 2026?
Real 2026 pricing for fractional CTOs: monthly retainers, hourly rates, what drives the price, and when a fractional beats a full-time hire.
Read the guide →The Supabase RLS Mistakes Hiding in Your AI-Generated App
Row-Level Security is the #1 silent failure in Lovable and Bolt apps. The five RLS mistakes that expose user data, and how to test yours in ten minutes.
Read the guide →Lovable to WordPress Migration: The Complete Guide
When to move a Lovable site to WordPress/Elementor, what the migration actually involves, how to keep your SEO, and what it costs.
Read the guide →How to Make a Lovable App Production-Ready: The 47-Point Checklist
The exact 47 checks a fractional CTO runs on Lovable, Bolt and Base44 builds before real users touch them — auth, RLS, payments, and handover.
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