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How do I take a vibe-coded app to production?

A prototype built with AI coding tools usually needs security, architecture, testing and proper infrastructure before real users touch it. Start with an audit of what it does and what it's missing, then harden it in a planned, prioritised way.

AI coding tools are great for getting an idea working fast. But "it runs on my machine" is a long way from software you can safely put in front of customers. Here is how to bridge that gap.

What prototypes usually miss

  • Security and data handling, almost always skipped in a rush to a demo.
  • Architecture that can grow without collapsing under real use.
  • Testing and reliability, so it holds up beyond the happy path.
  • Infrastructure and deployment done properly, not improvised.

A safe path to launch

  1. Audit. Map what the prototype does and, more importantly, what it does not.
  2. Prioritise. Fix the risks that matter most first, security and data before polish.
  3. Harden. Add the engineering rigour: tests, structure, monitoring.
  4. Ship. Deploy on infrastructure built for production, then iterate.

Get help with the hand-off

This is exactly what our Vibe-coded Handover service is for. We keep the speed you gained and add the engineering your users deserve.

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