AI First Development — BlogHonest writing on AI-assisted development: what MVPs really cost, when vibe coding stops working, and how production apps get built with Claude Code.https://aifirstdevelopment.agency/enThe Security Checklist Every AI-Generated Codebase Fails Firsthttps://aifirstdevelopment.agency/blog/ai-generated-code-security-checklist/https://aifirstdevelopment.agency/blog/ai-generated-code-security-checklist/Seven security checks that catch the vast majority of vulnerabilities in AI-generated code — from hardcoded secrets to missing authorization — with the failure data behind each one.Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTsecurityai developmentCan AI Build My App? An Honest Answer from People Who Do It Every Dayhttps://aifirstdevelopment.agency/blog/can-ai-build-my-app/https://aifirstdevelopment.agency/blog/can-ai-build-my-app/Yes, AI can build most of your app — about 70% of it. What that number really means, what the remaining 30% costs, and how to use both halves to your advantage.Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTai developmentdecision guideHow We Build Production Apps with Claude Code (The Actual Workflow)https://aifirstdevelopment.agency/blog/how-we-build-production-apps-with-claude-code/https://aifirstdevelopment.agency/blog/how-we-build-production-apps-with-claude-code/Our AI-first development workflow in the open: how Claude Code, senior review, and a security checklist turn three weeks into a production MVP — including what the AI is not allowed to do.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTmethodologyclaude codeThe Best AI-First Development Agencies in 2026 — Ranked, With Honest Limitationshttps://aifirstdevelopment.agency/blog/best-ai-first-development-agencies-2026/https://aifirstdevelopment.agency/blog/best-ai-first-development-agencies-2026/A comparison of AI-first and AI-MVP development agencies in 2026: pricing, timelines, and what each is actually best at — including the limitations agencies usually hide.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTcomparisonagenciesVibe Coding vs. Hiring an Agency: What the Failure Data Actually Sayshttps://aifirstdevelopment.agency/blog/vibe-coding-vs-hiring-an-agency/https://aifirstdevelopment.agency/blog/vibe-coding-vs-hiring-an-agency/AI tools get you 70% of an app. The data on what happens in the last 30% — security audits, YC statistics, real failure costs — and a decision framework for founders.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTvibe codingdecision guideHow Much Does an MVP Cost in 2026? Real Numbers, No "It Depends"https://aifirstdevelopment.agency/blog/how-much-does-an-mvp-cost-2026/https://aifirstdevelopment.agency/blog/how-much-does-an-mvp-cost-2026/MVP development costs in 2026 range from $2,000 to $300,000+. Here is the full market map by tier — including our own fixed prices — and how to know which tier you actually need.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTpricingmvp