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Product engineering, written plainly.

Practical guides on building MVPs, avoiding technical debt, rescuing broken products, and hiring the right engineering partner — written by Jalal Haider Makki.

MVPProduct EngineeringArchitecture

How to Build an MVP Without Technical Debt

The specific scoping and architectural decisions that separate a clean, scalable v1 from an MVP that needs a full rewrite in 18 months.

Jalal Haider Makki

June 6, 2026

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MVPPricingBudget

What Does MVP Development Actually Cost in 2026?

A transparent breakdown of what drives MVP costs up or down, how to evaluate proposals, and what a realistic budget looks like for a production-grade v1.

Jalal Haider Makki

June 6, 2026

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Product RescueTechnical DebtEngineering

5 Signs Your Startup Product Needs a Rescue (Not More Features)

If shipping new features is getting slower each sprint and only one developer really understands your codebase, your product likely needs structural intervention — not a bigger backlog.

Jalal Haider Makki

June 6, 2026

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HiringDev AgenciesNon-Technical Founders

The Non-Technical Founder's Guide to Hiring a Dev Agency

The specific questions, contract terms, and red flags that level the playing field when you're evaluating a dev agency without a technical background.

Jalal Haider Makki

June 6, 2026

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