Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about custom software, project rescue, AI integration, consulting, and working with 84EM.
Getting Started
01How do I get started?
Book a free 15-minute discovery call about your project. We'll talk through your situation, what you need, and what a realistic path forward looks like.
02How much does a project cost?
Every project is scoped individually. Engagements start at $150/hr. For larger projects, we offer fixed-price quotes after a short discovery phase.
03How long does a project rescue take?
It depends on the codebase and scope. We set a realistic schedule during discovery, tied to concrete deliverables. Most project rescues start producing results within the first few weeks.
04Do I own the code you write?
Yes. Everything we build for your project is yours. No lock-in, no licensing restrictions.
Services
05Can you build something from scratch?
Yes. We build new software, not just rescue existing projects. Custom platforms, internal tools, API integrations, AI-powered products — if you have a clear idea of what you need built, we scope it, architect it, and ship it. See Custom Software for details.
06What kinds of projects do you rescue?
Stalled builds, vendor abandonments, brittle codebases, and half-finished platforms. If a previous team couldn't deliver, we figure out what's salvageable and build a plan to ship. See Project Rescue for details on how the process works.
07What does the rescue process look like?
We start with a technical audit to understand what's been built, what's broken, and what's missing. Then we stabilize the codebase, fix critical issues, and deliver against the original scope. It doesn't matter if the previous team was an agency, a freelancer, or an internal developer who moved on.
08Can you build AI into my product?
Yes. We build custom AI tools, LLM-powered features, and automated workflows that plug into your existing stack. If you started an AI project that stalled, we audit the work, fix what's broken, and bring it to production. See AI Integration Services for the full scope.
09What tech stacks do you work with?
Modern web stacks, cloud infrastructure, and all major AI model providers. We've shipped production work in PHP, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Next.js, Vue, Angular, Svelte, and other JS frameworks. Rescue work means inheriting whatever your project was built on, so we adapt to your stack. If the current stack isn't a good fit, we'll recommend a better one.
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