AI-first development
Taking a vibe-coded app to production: a 25-point checklist
Built your app with Lovable, Bolt, Cursor or Claude Code? This checklist covers the security, data, payments and reliability gaps to close before real customers arrive.
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AI-first development
AI-driven development without the mess: the guardrails we use
How we use AI coding agents on client Laravel projects without losing quality: context files, small tasks, tests first, static analysis and senior review.
AI-first development
Adding AI features to a Laravel app: a practical guide
Where AI features actually help in a Laravel application, how to build them with queues, structured output and cost controls, and the mistakes to avoid.
Security and patching
Laravel security checklist for 2026
A practical Laravel security checklist covering versions, authorisation, input handling, secrets, dependencies, headers, servers and monitoring.
Security and patching
How to keep Laravel and its dependencies patched
A monthly patching routine for Laravel apps: composer audit, npm audit, Dependabot, staging tests and emergency fixes, plus how to handle major versions.
Upgrades and maintenance
Laravel 13 upgrade guide for business owners
Should you upgrade to Laravel 13 now? Support dates, PHP requirements, what usually breaks, how long it takes and what it costs, explained for business owners.
Upgrades and maintenance
12 signs your Laravel app needs rescuing
From a developer who has gone quiet to releases that always break something, these are the warning signs that a Laravel project needs help, and what to do next.
Infrastructure
Laravel hosting in 2026: Forge, Laravel Cloud or AWS?
How to choose hosting for a Laravel application: Laravel Forge, Laravel Cloud, Vapor and AWS compared on cost, control, scaling and the work needed to run them.
Buying software
How much does custom software cost in the UK?
What drives the cost of bespoke software in the UK, typical budgets for internal tools, portals and SaaS products, and how AI-assisted development changes the numbers.
Buying software
How to choose a Laravel development agency
What to look for in a Laravel development agency, the questions to ask before you sign, and the warning signs that a supplier is the wrong fit.
Buying software
What is Laravel? A guide for business owners
What Laravel is, what it is used for, why so many businesses build on it and what to consider before choosing it for your next web application.
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