Prototype to production
Your vibe coded prototype is working. Now make it production-ready.
You built something real with Replit, Lovable, v0, Bolt.new, Cursor, or Windsurf. The vibe coding got you to a working prototype fast. But now the pace has slowed, the architecture is drifting, and there are questions you can't fully answer about security, compliance, and what happens when something goes wrong.
We help organisations bridge the gap between a vibe coded prototype and a system their business can actually depend on.
Talk to us about your projectVibe coding gets you to a prototype fast. The gap to production is where most teams get caught out.
These are the four problems we see most often when organisations come to us with a vibe coded app they've outgrown.
The iteration ceiling
The initial build felt fast. Then bugs started cascading. The tool began making architectural decisions you didn't ask for, and progress slowed to a crawl. This is a normal, predictable stage. It doesn't mean you did anything wrong.
Security and deployment gaps
Tools like Replit, Lovable, and v0 make deployment feel simple. That simplicity can hide real risks: misconfigured access controls, exposed APIs, and data protection gaps that aren't obvious until something goes wrong.
No operational ownership
One person built it, and only that person understands it. There's no documentation, no version history anyone can follow, and no clear answer to what happens when they move on. That's not sustainable once the system matters.
Compliance and accessibility
GDPR, Cyber Essentials, accessibility under WCAG. The tools don't handle these for you. If your application handles personal data or serves real users, these aren't optional, and retrofitting them late is significantly more expensive.
From audit to production: the full service
We work with vibe coded apps every week. Whether that means hardening and extending what you have, or rebuilding the core on cleaner foundations, the outcome is the same: a system your organisation can depend on.
Code audit and architecture review
We review the codebase your tool generated: structure, security posture, data handling, and where the architecture has drifted. You get a clear picture of what you have and what it will take to make it production-ready.
Production-readiness assessment
A practical gap analysis against production requirements: authentication, authorisation, error handling, logging, hosting configuration, compliance baselines, and operational ownership. No jargon, just a clear action list.
Refactor or rebuild on clean foundations
Sometimes the prototype is a solid starting point. Sometimes it's faster to rebuild with proper architecture from the start. We'll tell you honestly which applies, then do the work with real, standards-based code you own.
Ongoing managed support
Once your application is live, we can take it on under a managed support arrangement: monitoring, patching, incident response, and continuous improvement. A permanent team that understands your system and the business behind it.
"Talk Think Do has provided us with a unique balance of strategic guidance, enhanced governance and 'make it happen' capabilities, which means we can scale our digital ambitions with confidence. The team are experienced, practical, people who quickly cut to the important issues."
Colin Waggett
CEO, Third Space
A clear path from where you are to where you need to be
We start with an honest assessment before any significant commitment is made. You know exactly what you're getting into before the work begins.
Assessment
We review your existing codebase, hosting configuration, and data handling. We map the gap between where you are and what a production system needs: security controls, compliance requirements, operational ownership, and architectural stability.
You receive a written report with a prioritised action list and honest advice on whether to refactor what you have or rebuild on cleaner foundations.
Stabilise or Rebuild
Based on the assessment, we either stabilise and harden the existing codebase or rebuild the core on standards-based foundations. Either way, the output is real code in your repository, version-controlled, documented, and ready for a professional team to work with.
We address security gaps, configure hosting properly, implement compliance baselines, and establish the operational foundations the system needs.
Handover or Ongoing Support
We can hand the stabilised system back to your team with full documentation and a knowledge transfer session, or we can stay on as your managed support partner under a flexible SLA arrangement.
Either outcome leaves you with a system your organisation can actually depend on, and a clear answer to every question about who maintains it, how, and what happens when something goes wrong.
Depending on where you are, you may also need
Cloud Application Development
If you need a full rebuild on enterprise-grade foundations, our cloud application development service delivers bespoke, production-ready software on Azure.
Learn more Ongoing supportManaged Application Support
Once your application is live, we provide tiered managed support: monitoring, incident response, security patching, and continuous improvement under flexible SLAs.
Learn more Read the guideFrom Prompt to Production
Our guide maps the full seven-stage journey from a working prototype to an operational business system. What works, where the risks are, and what good looks like at each stage.
Learn moreFrequently asked questions
Can you work with code generated by Replit, Lovable, v0, or Bolt.new?
Yes. We regularly work with vibe coded apps and codebases generated by AI-assisted development tools. The quality varies, but the approach is the same: review what exists, identify what needs to change, and establish proper foundations. You don't need to apologise for how the code was written.
Do we have to start again from scratch?
Not necessarily. Many prototypes have a solid starting point that can be hardened and extended. We'll tell you honestly in the assessment phase whether refactoring what you have is the right approach, or whether a focused rebuild on cleaner foundations would be faster and safer long-term. We won't recommend a rebuild unless it's genuinely the better option.
How long does it take to get a prototype production-ready?
It depends on the complexity of the application and the state of the existing code. A straightforward internal tool might be production-ready in three to four weeks. A customer-facing application with compliance requirements and complex integrations might take two to three months. The assessment phase gives you a realistic timeline before any significant commitment is made.
What does a code audit involve?
We review the structure and quality of the generated code, security configuration (authentication, authorisation, API exposure, data handling), hosting and deployment setup, compliance gaps (GDPR, accessibility, Cyber Essentials), and operational readiness (documentation, error handling, logging, monitoring). The output is a plain-English report with a prioritised action list.
How much does this cost?
The assessment phase has a fixed cost agreed upfront. Subsequent stabilisation or rebuild work is scoped based on the assessment findings. Book a free consultation and we can give you a realistic indication of cost within the first conversation.
We built this internally. Will you judge us for it?
No. Prototyping quickly and validating ideas with these tools is sensible. The problem isn't how you built it, it's knowing when the rules change and what to do about it. That's what we help with.
Ready to take your prototype to production?
Book a free 30-minute consultation. We'll listen to where you are, give you an honest view of what it will take, and tell you whether we're the right fit. No obligation, no sales pressure.
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