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Software rescue and bug fixing

Already paid developers but still do not have a working product?

If your app is buggy, slow, unfinished, unstable, or impossible to launch, we can help. Lexidome reviews what was built, finds the biggest risks, fixes the most important issues first, and turns the product into something you can trust again.

You may not need to rebuild everything. The first step is understanding what is broken, what can be saved, and what must be fixed before real users depend on it.

Audit before big bets
Rescue-first
Plain-language updates
Founder-friendly
7+ yrs
Experience
PlanDesignBuildTestLaunch
Outcomes you can measure

What changes after we work together

Concrete shifts founders see when an engagement is scoped well—plain-language, not jargon promises.

Outcome 01

Clarity first

You see what is broken, risky, and saveable before big decisions

Outcome 02

Stabilization

Fixes ordered by launch, payments, access, and stability

Outcome 03

Production readiness

Important flows tested; safer deploy path

Outcome 04

Handoff you can use

Documented state of the system for what comes next

How this works

What rescue work can include

Rescue is not always a full rewrite. Often it is a careful audit, prioritized fixes, and testing on the paths that matter for launch and revenue.

  • Code audit and risk review
  • Critical bug fixing
  • Broken feature repair
  • Performance improvements
  • Database cleanup and data issue fixes
  • Payment, login, and user account fixes
  • Deployment and server fixes
  • Security and permission review
  • Testing of critical flows
  • Documentation so the next phase is not a mystery
Honest fit

Who this is for—and who it isn't

A short, honest breakdown of where this service shines and where another path is better. We would rather say no than over-promise.

Built for

When this service fits

  • Your previous developer disappeared.
  • The product is half-built and nobody can explain the code.
  • Users keep finding bugs.
  • The app crashes, freezes, or loads slowly.
  • Payments, login, data, or key features do not work reliably.
  • You are afraid to launch because the product may break.
  • You already invested money and need a practical path forward.

Probably not a fit

When you should consider another path

  • You have no existing product or codebase yet—planning or MVP is usually the better first step.
  • You cannot share code, hosting, or logs needed for a safe review.
  • You need a guaranteed timeline before anyone has reviewed the system.
Decide faster

Rescue: Lexidome vs hire vs general agency

You can hire one senior person, use a general agency, or work with a team focused on rescue. Here is how those paths usually feel for a founder with a broken product.

Time to clarity

Lexidome rescue

Structured audit and prioritized fix plan

Solo senior hire

Recruiting and ramp take months

General dev shop

Speed varies; depth is not always guaranteed

Suited to messy handoffs

Lexidome rescue

Common: inherited code and missing docs

Solo senior hire

Depends on one person’s bandwidth

General dev shop

May prefer greenfield or clean SOWs

Communication

Lexidome rescue

Regular updates in founder language

Solo senior hire

Strong if you hire well—risk if they leave

General dev shop

Often ticket-based; you may coordinate

After stabilization

Lexidome rescue

Optional ongoing support or clean handoff

Solo senior hire

Full-time payroll or knowledge loss

General dev shop

Change orders or new scope

How we work together

From audit to stabilization and launch readiness

A repeatable rhythm we follow on every engagement so progress feels predictable—not improvised.

01Step

Access and intake

We review the live product, codebase, hosting setup, deployment process, known bugs, and founder priorities.

02Step

Rescue audit

We identify what is broken, what is risky, what can be saved, and what needs immediate attention.

03Step

Stabilization plan

We prioritize fixes based on business impact, user risk, launch urgency, and technical dependency.

04Step

Critical fixes

We fix the parts of the product that block launch, payment, user access, core workflows, or stability.

05Step

Testing and production readiness

We test the most important flows and prepare a safer path for deployment and future development.

06Step

Handoff or ongoing support

We document the state of the system and either hand it back cleanly or continue supporting the product.

Aligns with our homepage process—see how we work.

Concrete output

What you receive—and the stack that powers it

Two artifacts every engagement leaves behind: a clear list of deliverables and a familiar, hire-able tech stack you can run after we finish.

Deliverables

What you take home

  • Code audit and risk review
  • Critical bug fixing
  • Broken feature repair
  • Performance improvements
  • Database cleanup and data issue fixes
  • Payment, login, and user account fixes
  • Deployment and server fixes
  • Security and permission review
  • Testing of critical flows
  • Documentation so the next phase is not a mystery

Stack

Stack we lean on

Matches public tech stack — boring on purpose so you can hire later.

Node.js / TypeScript / PythonPostgreSQL / MySQLDocker / CI / GitHub ActionsAWS / GCPError tracking & monitoringPayments & integrations

Delivery rhythm

Plan → Design → Build → Test → Ship

PlanDesignBuildTestShip
How we work together

Engagement models

We start with a rescue audit so you get a clear picture before major spend. After that, we can run stabilization in focused phases, hand off cleanly, or stay on for ongoing support.

Phase 01

Rescue audit

Understand what broke, what is risky, and what to fix first.

Phase 02

Critical fixes

Address launch blockers, payments, access, and stability.

Phase 03

Launch support

Testing, deployment readiness, and improvements after fixes land.

Built for real founders

Not just a demo. A product prepared for launch.

A product that looks good in a demo can still fail when real users sign up, pay, upload data, or use it every day. We build with launch readiness in mind so your product has a stronger foundation from day one.

Audit before big bets
Rescue-first
Plain-language updates
Founder-friendly
7+ yrs
Experience
  • Launch-ready systems
  • Secure core flows
  • Reliable operations
  • Clear documentation and handoff

Plan → Design → Build → Test → Launch

PlanDesignBuildTestLaunch

Founder proof

Work designed for products that have to work in production

Real founder feedback in two formats: quick video stories and written reviews from teams we supported across SaaS, automation, and product engineering delivery.

Video + text testimonials

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Founder Engineering Insights

Simple software guides for founders who are building real products

You should not need a technical background to make better product decisions. Our guides explain software, SaaS, MVPs, AI, automation, app development, and product rescue in clear founder-friendly language.

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SaaS and MVP GuidesTurn ideas into software products.Software Rescue and Code QualityBroken, slow, or unfinished products.AI Integration for ProductsPractical AI features, not hype.Business AutomationSave time and reduce manual work.Product EngineeringBackend, cloud, testing, scaling — explained clearly.Case StudiesFounder stories and real delivery breakdowns.
Common questions

Frequently asked questions

If something is still unclear, we are happy to talk it through in plain language—no jargon.

Talk to Lexidome

Do not keep guessing what is wrong with your product

A rescue audit gives you clarity. We help you understand whether the product should be fixed, refactored, partially rebuilt, or carefully stabilized in phases.

  • Founder-friendly process
  • Clear scope, milestones, NDA
  • Honest tradeoffs

See work and case studies for problem–solution examples, and the blog for plain-language explainers on SaaS, MVPs, rescue, AI, and production readiness.

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