Practical decision support

Guides for software buyers

Plain-language answers about pricing, scope, and technology choices — written from experience, without search-engine filler.

Current guides

AWS and cloud architecture

Compare serverless, containers, and an always-on server. A practical decision test helps you choose an AWS architecture based on workload and risk.

Updated 16 July 202610 min read

MVP and pricing

A practical guide to software MVP pricing: the main cost drivers, when fixed pricing works, and how to reduce scope without cutting the essentials.

Updated 15 July 20268 min read

Automation and integrations

Identify a worthwhile automation target, estimate the saving honestly, and avoid automating a broken process.

Updated 15 July 20267 min read

Choosing a supplier

Compare a senior freelancer and a consultancy by project risk, skills, continuity, communication, and total cost.

Updated 15 July 20267 min read

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