How much does it cost to build a custom web app in 2026?
A developer's honest breakdown of custom web app costs in 2026: hourly rates by region, a worked example, hidden extras, and where budgets actually go.
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Notes from a one-developer software shop
Practical, opinionated writing about building custom software: what it costs, which stacks earn their keep, and what working with a solo developer actually looks like. Everything here comes from products I've shipped and maintain.
HTMX vs React for small SaaS products: a developer's honest take
I ship small SaaS products on Go and HTMX. An honest comparison with React: where each one wins, where HTMX bites back, and how I decide between them.
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Process, timelines, money, and ownership when hiring a solo developer for a custom software project — written by one, including the honest trade-offs.
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Tell me what you're trying to build. I'll reply with a written scope and a fixed price — not a sales call.
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