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How I Save My Clients Time by Collaborating with Cursor + Replit

July 2, 2025 Permalink

I work with non-technical startup founders using Cursor, Replit, or Windsurf to co-develop software. By reviewing, editing, and validating their changes in real-time—then syncing those updates back into the repo—I keep momentum high and timelines short. It’s like pair programming across a skill gap.

Case Study: Firebase Social App for Creators

June 30, 2025 Permalink

How we helped a funded founder launch a creator-focused iOS social app using Firebase, SwiftUI, and custom media caching. Real-time feeds, video playback, and a companion analytics dashboard—all in under 6 months.

Why a 3-Hour Time-Cap Makes Debugging Efficient

May 24, 2025 Permalink

Debugging isn’t about guessing—it’s detective work. Learn why I always begin with a fixed, three‑hour discovery sprint and how that model keeps your budget safe while giving me the space to uncover the real culprit in your code.

You Need Human Beings “Involved” in Your Code

May 3, 2025 Permalink

Forget the hype: AI can’t refactor your legacy codebase or untangle years of tech‑debt without a seasoned engineer at the helm. In this piece I break down why “hands‑off” coding is a myth, how to Marie Kondo your codebase, and why interviews that hinge on LeetCode still miss the point.

How Much Does It Cost to Make an App?

April 23, 2025 Permalink

One critical question founders always ask is budget: app development rarely ends after launch. This quick guide explains why MVPs start around $25k–$50k and how ongoing updates shape total cost.

Brewing a Better Beer‑Lovers App: A Behind‑the‑Scenes Tour

April 21, 2025 Permalink

We overhauled our craft‑beer social app: real‑time feed, personal cellar, dark mode, smarter notifications, and major performance boosts—all in one sprint.

Building NASA’s WeatherSats AR App

April 20, 2025 Permalink

A behind‑the‑scenes look at stabilising NASA’s WeatherSats AR viewer in Unity: satellite models, UI fixes, and codebase clean‑up.

Meet Bill Vivino: Your Experienced Software Developer for Mobile, Unity, and More

April 18, 2025 Permalink

Hi, I’m Bill Vivino—Rutgers‑trained developer specialising in Unity/C#, SwiftUI, and API integrations. Here’s a snapshot of my journey and how I help clients ship.

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