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Notes from production.

Long-form guides on the stack we actually use, the costs we actually quote, and the procurement traps we've actually walked clients out of. Updated regularly.

Strategy9 min read

How much does a UK app developer cost in 2026?

Most UK businesses asking 'how much does an app cost' get a useless range like '£10k–£250k'. Here's a clearer answer broken down by what you actually need, what changes the number, and how to avoid the three mistakes that double every quote.

11 May 2026Read

Engineering11 min read

Supabase vs Firebase for a UK SaaS in 2026

Both are excellent. Both have specific failure modes for UK businesses. After shipping ten production platforms on Supabase and three on Firebase, here's the breakdown — including the GDPR and data-residency footnote nobody mentions.

10 May 2026Read

Geospatial8 min read

Embedding a map in your website: MapLibre vs Mapbox vs Leaflet

Three excellent libraries. Three very different bills. Three very different ceilings on what you can build. Here's how to pick the right one for an embedded map on a marketing site, a SaaS dashboard, or a public-sector deliverable.

9 May 2026Read

Geospatial10 min read

GIS dashboards for local government: a buyer's guide

Local-authority procurement for GIS dashboards is a minefield. We've delivered enough of them — and audited enough disasters — to know what good looks like. Here's a buyer's guide written for a council CIO, not a software vendor.

8 May 2026Read

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