Question 1

What is "vibe coding" and why do vibe-coded apps need fixing?

Accepted Answer

Vibe coding is the practice of building software primarily through AI prompts — tools like Cursor, Bolt, Lovable, or Claude — without deep engineering oversight. The apps look good on the surface but often have hidden security gaps, fragile architecture, broken auth flows, and no scalability. They work fine for demos but fail in production. That's where Ari Gold Software comes in: we audit, repair, and steward vibe-coded output into something you'd actually trust with real users and real data.

Question 2

Are you vibe-code friendly? Will you judge me for using AI tools to build my app?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely not. We love AI tools and use them ourselves. Vibe coding is a legitimate and powerful way to prototype fast — we just specialize in taking that prototype the rest of the way. We are 100% vibe-code friendly. Bring us your Bolt app, your Lovable build, your Cursor-generated codebase, or anything else. We'll figure out what needs fixing and give you an honest assessment.

Question 3

What is BuildGuard and how does app QC (quality control) work?

Accepted Answer

BuildGuard is our app quality control service for existing codebases. We review your app for security vulnerabilities, broken logic, scalability issues, and production-readiness gaps. You get a prioritized audit report, a rescue plan, and optional hands-on fixes. Think of it as a full inspection before you put real users on your software. We give every app an honest verdict: production-ready, fixable, or needs a rebuild.

Question 4

Do you do custom software development from scratch in Houston, Texas?

Accepted Answer

Yes — this is our flagship service. We build full-stack custom web applications from scratch: auth, dashboards, billing, CRM integrations, admin panels, APIs, mobile-responsive frontends, and more. We're based in Houston, TX and serve clients across Texas and nationwide. If you have a business problem that software can solve, we can build it.

Question 5

How does Ari Gold Software build applications so quickly?

Accepted Answer

We use a combination of battle-tested reusable modules (auth, billing, dashboards, email flows) with custom-built logic for the parts that are unique to your product. We also leverage AI-assisted development responsibly — with real engineering oversight — so we move at prototype speed without prototype-quality output. The result: production-ready software in weeks, not months.

Question 6

What is the difference between a custom build and a vibe code rescue?

Accepted Answer

A custom build starts from scratch — we architect, design, and develop your app from the ground up. A vibe code rescue starts from your existing AI-generated or hastily-built codebase — we audit what's there, fix what's broken, and fill in the gaps. Rescues are usually faster and less expensive than rebuilds, but sometimes a full rebuild is the right call. We'll tell you honestly which path makes more sense.

Question 7

Do I own the code after the project is complete?

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Yes — 100%. Custom code written specifically for your project becomes your property upon full payment. You can hire other developers to maintain it, open-source it, or do anything else you want with it.

Question 8

What tools and frameworks do you use?

Accepted Answer

Our primary stack is TypeScript, React, Next.js, Node.js, PostgreSQL (via Supabase), and Tailwind CSS. We also work with Python for AI/ML workflows, REST and GraphQL APIs, and integrate with tools like Stripe, Twilio, SendGrid, and third-party CRMs. Everything we build runs on proven, well-supported technology — not experimental tooling that will break in six months.

Question 9

How long does a typical project take?

Accepted Answer

Vibe code audits (BuildGuard) typically take 3–7 business days to complete. Rescue/repair projects range from 2 weeks to 2 months depending on the codebase complexity. Custom builds from scratch typically take 4–12 weeks for most web applications. We provide a detailed timeline estimate during our initial scoping call.

Question 10

What industries do you serve?

Accepted Answer

We've shipped software across logistics, healthcare administration, finance, e-commerce, real estate, SaaS, and professional services. We're industry-agnostic — if there's a workflow problem that software can solve, we know how to approach it.

Question 11

Do you serve clients outside of Houston, Texas?

Accepted Answer

Yes — we're remote-first and serve clients nationwide and internationally. We're headquartered in Houston, TX, but the vast majority of our work is done remotely via video calls, shared documents, and async communication. Location is not a barrier.

Question 12

Do you provide ongoing support after launch?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We offer stewardship plans that include ongoing bug fixes, feature additions, security patches, and performance monitoring. If you want us to keep the app healthy after launch, we have options for that. Details are scoped during your project agreement.

Question 13

How much does a project cost?

Accepted Answer

BuildGuard audits start at a flat rate depending on codebase size. Rescue/repair projects are scoped after the audit. Custom builds are quoted based on feature scope and timeline. We provide detailed proposals before any work begins. We're transparent about costs — no surprise invoices.

Question 14

What if I'm not sure what I need?

Accepted Answer

That's the most common starting point. Book a scoping call and describe your situation — whether it's a broken app, an idea you want to build, or a vibe-coded output you're nervous about deploying. We'll tell you exactly what path makes sense and give you a clear picture of scope and cost.

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