How do you handle authentication in web applications?

NextAuth.js for most projects — email/password, OAuth providers, magic links. Auth0 for enterprise SSO requirements. Role-based access control is implemented as a core part of the data model, not as an afterthought.

What services does Code and Trust offer?

Code and Trust offers four core services: AI implementation (turning manual workflows into AI-powered systems), AI workflow automation (custom n8n/Python pipelines), legacy system modernization (replacing outdated software), and custom software development (full-stack apps and APIs).

How much does AI implementation cost?

AI implementation projects at Code and Trust are fixed-price, typically ranging from $25K to $150K depending on scope and integration complexity. All projects include a pre-build workflow audit so you know exactly what you're getting before we start.

Do you work with companies that have no existing AI systems?

Yes — the majority of our clients start with zero AI in place. The workflow audit identifies which manual processes are the highest-ROI automation targets, and we build from there.

Can you modernize a legacy system without downtime?

Yes. Code and Trust uses a parallel-run migration strategy: the new system runs alongside the old one, data is validated in real-time, and the cutover happens only when both systems agree. Zero-downtime migrations are our default approach.

What does a fixed-price engagement include?

Every fixed-price engagement includes a workflow audit, a written scope document, the build, testing, deployment, and 90 days of post-launch support. No change orders for scope creep that results from our own estimation errors.

How long does a custom software project take?

Most projects move through Product Design, MVP Development, and Continued Partnership phases. An MVP typically takes 8–16 weeks from kickoff. Code and Trust delivers a working prototype early so clients can validate before full build-out.

What industries does Code and Trust work with?

Code and Trust works across healthcare, fintech, manufacturing, logistics, and SaaS. Our team has 40+ years of tech entrepreneurial experience across multiple industries.

VeloCT is Code and Trust's AI-accelerated sprint offering. Same team, same standards, radically compressed timeline. We scope a specific problem and apply AI where it moves the needle — delivering answers in two weeks instead of six months.

How is Code and Trust different from a typical software agency?

Code and Trust is a fully in-house, onshore team built by tech entrepreneurs — people who have founded and operated software businesses. We care about your product, your customers, and your runway, not just sprint velocity.

Where is Code and Trust located?

Code and Trust operates from Mt Pleasant, SC and Washington, DC, serving clients across the US.

Services

Web Application Development

Production-grade web applications built with Next.js, TypeScript, and PostgreSQL — fast, secure, and AI-ready from day one.

What web application development services does Code and Trust provide?

Code and Trust builds full-stack web applications: React/Next.js front-ends with server-side rendering for SEO, Node.js and Python back-ends, PostgreSQL databases, and REST or GraphQL APIs. Every application is built with TypeScript for type safety, deployed on Vercel or AWS, and structured to support AI features without architectural rework. Typical web app MVP delivers in 10–14 weeks.

What we build

We build web applications where business logic is the product — not content sites or brochure pages. SaaS products, internal tools, data platforms, and customer-facing applications make up the bulk of our work. The common thread is that these apps have users, state, and complexity that a no-code tool can't adequately handle.

→Customer-facing SaaS products — subscription billing, multi-tenancy, usage metering
→Internal operations dashboards and admin tools
→Data visualization and reporting applications
→Real-time collaborative tools — sockets, presence, live updates
→E-commerce platforms with custom checkout and fulfillment logic
→Content management and publishing systems
→API-first platforms with headless architecture

Architecture approach

Every Code and Trust web application starts with an AI-ready architecture — vector columns in the schema, structured data formats, and integration hooks for LLMs. Building AI capability in from the start costs almost nothing; retrofitting it onto an existing system costs months. We make the right choice by default.

Next.js App Router

SSR and SSG for SEO-optimized public pages, with client components where needed

API layer

Next.js API routes for lightweight back-ends; separate Node.js or Python for complex logic

Database

PostgreSQL with Drizzle ORM — typed queries, migrations-as-code, no raw SQL strings

Edge deployment

Vercel edge network for global performance; AWS for compliance-sensitive workloads

Access control

Role-based access control from day one — not added after launch

AI-ready

Vector columns, embedding pipelines, and LLM integration hooks in the initial schema

Primary tech stack

We use modern, well-supported tools with strong ecosystems — not the newest framework released last month. The stack below has been selected because it's fast to build with, well-documented, has strong hiring markets if you ever build an internal team, and deploys reliably at scale.

→Next.js 14, React 19, TypeScript
→Tailwind CSS
→Node.js, Python (FastAPI)
→PostgreSQL, Drizzle ORM, Redis
→Vercel, AWS
→Stripe, Auth0 / NextAuth
→tRPC, REST, GraphQL

Recent example

A FinTech client needed a regulatory reporting web application processing $2 billion in monthly transactions. Built in 12 weeks using PostgreSQL with partitioning, server-side PDF generation, and role-based access control for 3 user tiers. Zero security incidents in 2 years of production operation.

Anonymous — FinTech Platform

Built a regulatory reporting web app processing $2B in transactions monthly. PostgreSQL with partitioning, server-side PDF generation, role-based access for 3 user tiers. 12-week build. Zero security incidents in 2 years of operation.

Common questions

What's the difference between a web app and a website?

A website is primarily content. A web app has user accounts, dynamic data, business logic, and state that changes based on user actions. Everything Code and Trust builds is a web application — we don't build brochure sites.

Do you build SaaS products?

Yes. We have specific experience with SaaS architecture: subscription billing (Stripe), multi-tenancy, usage metering, and the specific performance considerations of apps that need to work well for 10 users and 10,000 users on the same codebase.

Do you use Next.js for everything?

For most projects. It's the most complete React framework, handles SSR for SEO, and has the best deployment experience via Vercel. For projects where SSR isn't needed (pure SPAs, highly dynamic dashboards), we use Vite + React without the SSR overhead.

How do you handle authentication?

NextAuth.js for most projects (email/password, OAuth providers, magic links). Auth0 for enterprise SSO requirements. We implement role-based access control as a core part of the data model — not as an afterthought.

What about performance and SEO?

Next.js SSR and static generation are our defaults for any public-facing pages. Core Web Vitals targeting >90 on PageSpeed Insights. Image optimization, font optimization, and code splitting are built in by the framework and configured correctly in our setups.

Ready to build something production-grade?

Tell us what you're building. We'll scope the project, estimate the timeline, and have a proposal back to you within 48 hours.

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