Why ChatGPT Can't Build Your MVP for You
AI tools are incredible for prototyping, but writing code is the easy part. Building, hosting, securing, and maintaining software still requires human skill.
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AI tools are incredible for prototyping, but writing code is the easy part. Building, hosting, securing, and maintaining software still requires human skill.
The offshore MVP failure pattern I see repeatedly: unusable code, no documentation, security gaps, and a rebuild that costs more than doing it right.
Real numbers on MVP development costs in 2026. What affects pricing, what you're actually paying for, and how to think about the investment.