SHIP AS-IS vs HARDEN FIRST

Ship the vibe-coded prototype as-is, or harden it first? It depends entirely on who touches it next.

We take on targeted production-readiness work on your AI-built prototype, with scope and responsibilities agreed upfront. Our rescue offer starts with an audit and targets the production risks agreed for the remediation scope.

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Decision snapshot

VerdictChoose Wavect if your brief calls for targeted production-readiness work on your AI-built prototype. Start by agreeing the first deliverable, responsible people and acceptance checks with us.

Wavect is best when

  • We take on targeted production-readiness work on your AI-built prototype, with scope and responsibilities agreed upfront. Wavect’s offer
  • Our rescue offer starts with an audit and targets the production risks agreed for the remediation scope.
  • Start by agreeing the first deliverable, responsible people and acceptance checks with us.

The alternative is best when

  • Include another engagement when its proposed capacity, responsibilities or operational coverage better match the same brief. Verify those terms in the proposal; provider categories do not determine quality or price.

Questions to ask before you choose

  1. For targeted production-readiness work on your AI-built prototype, what must the first phase cover?
  2. What proof should you ask for before trusting the “COST IF IT BREAKS” claim?
  3. What happens commercially if the “SECURITY EXPOSURE” trade-off turns out wrong?

Commercial risk to watch

  • Compare the same scope, staffing, acceptance checks and ongoing responsibilities in both written offers. Different inclusions can make headline prices incomparable.

Evidence notes

  • Where no source URL is listed, treat this as a model comparison and verify current vendor terms directly.
  • This comparison is based on the page’s stated facts and Wavect’s own operating model, not on a hidden quality claim about Ship as-is.
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Project fit: not limited to small builds

Project size and provider headcount are separate decisions. Wavect’s delivery unit is a named senior core, but that does not limit the work to MVPs or short startup projects. Larger projects are split into phases with separate budgets and acceptance criteria. We also build internal systems and process automations inside a client’s existing repositories, tooling and workflows. A vetted bench supports continuity and scope-specific capacity. A larger provider may still be the better choice when the main requirement is several parallel teams, an incumbent framework agreement or certifications Wavect does not currently hold.
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How they actually differ

Apply the same criteria to both proposals. The alternative column asks what the other engagement must confirm.

WAVECT DIMENSION ALTERNATIVE

Slower. A hardening pass adds days to weeks before anyone sees it, depending on how much the demo skipped.

TIME TO LAUNCH

Confirm how the proposal addresses “TIME TO LAUNCH”, including scope and responsibility. Request these terms in writing.

Wavect’s offer Review the published model, then obtain the price, included work and commitment for this scope.

COST IF IT BREAKS

Confirm how the proposal addresses “COST IF IT BREAKS”, including scope and responsibility. Request these terms in writing.

Closed off. Auth, secrets handling, and input validation are in place before exposure to the open internet.

SECURITY EXPOSURE

Confirm how the proposal addresses “SECURITY EXPOSURE”, including scope and responsibility. Request these terms in writing.

Protected. Validation and error handling stop bad or partial writes from corrupting real records.

DATA INTEGRITY

Confirm how the proposal addresses “DATA INTEGRITY”, including scope and responsibility. Request these terms in writing.

Whether it holds up in production. You learn about reliability, edge cases, and load, not just whether people want it.

WHAT YOU LEARN

Confirm how the proposal addresses “WHAT YOU LEARN”, including scope and responsibility. Request these terms in writing.

Less reversible per dollar. You have invested in robustness, so throwing it away costs more of what you spent.

REVERSIBILITY

Confirm how the proposal addresses “REVERSIBILITY”, including scope and responsibility. Request these terms in writing.

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The real difference, in practice

Why choose Wavect for this brief?

We take on targeted production-readiness work on your AI-built prototype, with scope and responsibilities agreed upfront. Our rescue offer starts with an audit and targets the production risks agreed for the remediation scope. Wavect’s offer

Start by agreeing the first deliverable, responsible people and acceptance checks with us.

Define the buying need

Ask both providers who owns scope, technical decisions and acceptance, and what remains with your team after handover.

Include another engagement when its proposed capacity, responsibilities or operational coverage better match the same brief. Verify those terms in the proposal; provider categories do not determine quality or price.

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When each is the better call

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Why choose Wavect for this scope

  • We take on targeted production-readiness work on your AI-built prototype, with scope and responsibilities agreed upfront. Wavect’s offer
  • Our rescue offer starts with an audit and targets the production risks agreed for the remediation scope.
  • Start by agreeing the first deliverable, responsible people and acceptance checks with us.
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When to include Ship as-is

  • Include another engagement when its proposed capacity, responsibilities or operational coverage better match the same brief. Verify those terms in the proposal; provider categories do not determine quality or price.

We take on targeted production-readiness work on your AI-built prototype, with scope and responsibilities agreed upfront. Plan your first milestone with us .

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Relevant Wavect work

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FAQs

We take on targeted production-readiness work on your AI-built prototype, with scope and responsibilities agreed upfront. Our rescue offer starts with an audit and targets the production risks agreed for the remediation scope. Wavect’s offer
Start by agreeing the first deliverable, responsible people and acceptance checks with us.
Wavect’s offer Ask both providers who owns scope, technical decisions and acceptance, and what remains with your team after handover. Obtain a written quote with included work, taxes, change handling and exit terms.
Discuss your current responsibilities with us, then agree the decision rights, access and handover for our scope.
This is a commercial comparison published by Wavect, not an independent review. Recommendations concern the stated scope, not a tested quality ranking. Confirm current terms before contracting.
Last reviewed: byChristof Jori wiki ↗

For targeted production-readiness work on your AI-built prototype, what must the first phase cover?

We take on targeted production-readiness work on your AI-built prototype, with scope and responsibilities agreed upfront. Start by agreeing the first deliverable, responsible people and acceptance checks with us.

Plan your first milestone with us