Custom software development · Senior developers only
We write about web development, performance, and what it's like to run a lean dev shop.
A practical guide to hiring software developers — what to look for, red flags to avoid, questions to ask, and how to choose between freelancers, agencies, and in-house hires.
How to build an MVP that actually validates your idea — covering common mistakes, tech stack choices, realistic timelines, cost ranges, and when to hire a developer vs. build it yourself.
A practical comparison of React and Next.js — covering SSR vs SPA tradeoffs, performance, deployment complexity, and real project examples to help you choose the right tool.
Why your Shopify store is slow and how to fix it — covering theme bloat, app overhead, image optimization, Liquid rendering, and Core Web Vitals improvements with real metrics.
A clear explanation of what a fractional CTO is, what they do day-to-day, when your company needs one, cost expectations, and how the model works in practice.
A decision framework for founders and CTOs choosing between off-the-shelf SaaS tools and custom-built software. Real costs, trade-offs, and when each option wins.
A practical guide to fractional CTO services: what they do, when to hire one, what it costs, and how to tell if your startup is ready for technical leadership.
Honest pricing breakdown for custom software projects: what drives costs, typical ranges for MVPs, web apps, and Shopify builds, and how to avoid getting overcharged.
A technical breakdown of how Astro's island architecture, content collections, and build pipeline make it the right default for most production web projects.
A detailed walkthrough of how Ten Peaks Tech takes a project from initial brief to production deployment — including how we handle scope, architecture decisions, code review, and handoff.
