Guides
In-depth, opinionated guides on the topics we build every day — MVP development, AI integration, cloud infrastructure, and process automation.
MVP Development
MVP development from scoping to tech stack and budget: what an MVP is, realistic costs (from EUR 25,000), a 4-12 week timeline, and the mistakes to avoid.
Read the guideAI Integration
AI integration for existing products: use-case selection, build vs buy, RAG vs fine-tuning, model choice, guardrails, cost control, EU AI Act, and a real rollout.
Read the guideCloud Infrastructure
Cloud infrastructure without vendor lock-in: multi-cloud, EU data sovereignty, Terraform, Kubernetes, CI/CD and cost control. An honest guide for founders and CTOs.
Read the guideProcess Automation
A senior engineer's guide to process automation: find automatable processes, prioritize by ROI, and choose Salesforce Flows, Apex, APIs, or AI without brittle results.
Read the guideFunding Guide 2026
German grants remaining for software and AI projects in 2026: MID (NRW), research allowance, KfW, BAFA - and why go-digital has no successor. As of July 2026.
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