Notes for building useful software

Practical guides on custom software development, MVP strategy, AI product engineering, UX, and technology decisions from Clavra.

Product strategy · 8 min read

How to choose a software development partner

A practical framework for comparing software teams beyond hourly rates, portfolios, and sales presentations.

MVP development · 9 min read

What actually determines the effort behind an MVP, and how to launch a useful first version without building a disposable prototype.

AI engineering · 10 min read

The engineering work required to turn an impressive AI demo into a dependable product people can use every day.

Technology decisions · 7 min read

A decision framework for choosing between an off-the-shelf platform, custom development, or a practical combination of both.