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Field notes, with real numbers.
What software actually costs, what breaks in production, and how to make AI and GPU workloads fast and cheap. Every number is sourced.
How Much Does an AI Agent or LLM Feature Cost in 2026?
AI agent and LLM feature costs in 2026: build ranges by tier, current OpenAI, Anthropic and Google token prices, and a worked monthly run-cost example.
How to Cut GPU Inference Costs for Image Generation (2026 Guide)
Cut diffusion inference costs with FP8, NVFP4, torch.compile, TensorRT, distillation and caching. Current GPU prices, cost-per-image math and benchmarking.
Fixed-Price vs T&M vs Retainer: Which Contract to Choose?
Fixed-price, time and materials, or retainer? Who carries the risk in each, deposit norms, how refund guarantees work, and the questions to ask before you sign.
How Much Does It Cost to Fix a Vibe-Coded App in 2026?
Fixing a vibe-coded app in 2026 runs about $200–$5,000 for an audit, $7,500–$40,000 to stabilize, and $50,000+ for a full rescue or rebuild. Here's why.
AI-Built App Production Checklist: Lovable, Bolt, Cursor
54 checks across 9 areas to take a Lovable, Bolt or Cursor app to production in 2026: auth, RLS, secrets, payments, infra, privacy and handoff.
Software Agency Rates in 2026: What Senior Teams Actually Charge
Senior software teams charge about $100–$250/hour in the US, $85–$165 in Western Europe and $58–$95 in Eastern Europe in 2026. Models, drivers, red flags.