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40+ articlesMigrating Off Bubble: Fears, Surprises, and Hard-Won Lessons
Nine fears I had about leaving Bubble for a custom code stack with AI. Every single one turned out to be wrong. Here’s what actually happened.
From $284 to $88: What Happened When We Asked Claude Code to Cut Our AWS Bill
A real case study in AI-assisted infrastructure work — where the interesting part wasn’t the cost saving. It was what we found along the way.
The Product Owner Who Can Ship Without You
The real test of a migration isn’t whether the code is modern — it’s whether the product owner can maintain and evolve it without specialist help.
Twelve AI Features, Zero Vendor Lock-In
AI features should be infrastructure, not magic. Prompts in the database, model-agnostic routing, admin-editable without deploys, usage tracking, cost visibility.
You Left Bubble. Now What? The Responsibilities Nobody Mentions
Leaving a no-code platform means you own security, deployment, monitoring, and more. But with managed services and AI tools, the overhead is a fraction of what it was.
From Bubble to Production: The 8-Day Migration Recipe
We compressed what should have been a 12-month rebuild into 8 working days. Here’s the phase-by-phase recipe — and why AI made the economics viable.
Why Your App Needs a Blueprint, Not a Prototype
A migration is not a feature-for-feature port. It’s a redesign opportunity — and mockups built in the production tech stack are how you seize it.
You Don’t Have a Code Problem. You Have a Requirements Problem.
AI can generate thousands of lines of code in minutes. That makes vague requirements more dangerous than ever — because now you build the wrong thing at 10x speed.
Building Agentic Workflows: What Nobody Tells You
Practical lessons from the trenches of production AI automation — where the real problems aren’t the ones you’d expect.
The Hard Part Isn’t the AI
How we built an agentic workflow that turns months of manual analysis into auditable, presentation-ready reports — and why the technology was the easy bit.
Replacing Incumbent Systems With AI: The Gap Between Demo and Done
There’s a seductive idea gaining traction in boardrooms: that replacing legacy software is now as simple as subscribing to an AI coding tool. It isn’t that simple.
Six Layers of Security Scanning in 24 Hours: Why Insecure AI Code Is Now Inexcusable
Everyone debates whether AI writes secure code. Almost nobody talks about AI's ability to detect, manage, and remediate insecure code.
AI doesn't replace expertise. It exposes whether you ever had any in the first place.
The consulting industry is about to learn the same lesson software developers learned a year ago.
The Math Has Changed: Why Cheaper Execution Demands Better Planning
AI has collapsed execution costs, but most teams haven't caught up. Planning becomes more valuable than ever.
The Complete Guide to Bubble.io Backups & Data Protection in 2025
Everything you need to know about protecting your Bubble.io data with modern backup strategies.
Bubble.io Backup & Supabase Integration: 50+ Questions Answered
Your complete FAQ guide covering everything from basic backups to advanced Supabase integration.
AI Writes the Code. You Write the Vision.
How AI is transforming software development and what it means for no-code platforms.
The Truth About GTM, Pixel, and Stape for Travel Agencies (2025 Guide)
Most online guides for setting up Facebook Pixel and Google Analytics are dangerously outdated. Learn what actually works for travel businesses in today’s privacy-focused web.
Server-Side Tracking Architecture for Travel Platforms Using GTM, Stape, and Bubble.io
Comprehensive technical documentation for implementing server-side tracking architecture on travel agency platforms using GTM Server-Side, Stape.io, and Bubble.io.
AI Code Transpiling - The End of Platform Locking
How AI-powered code transpilation could free developers from platform vendor lock-in forever.
How to Migrate Everything Out of Your Bubble.io App
Complete step-by-step guide to migrating your entire Bubble.io application to alternative platforms.
Maturing Your Business Data: Modern Low-Cost Approach
Building a sophisticated data stack with Bubble, Supabase, and Omniscope for business intelligence.
Side by Side Comparison of NocodeFusion and BubbleAI to Generate App from Scratch
NocodeFusion delivers more production-ready results with better structural elements and a stronger foundation for maintainability compared to Bubble.ai.
Making Spreadsheets Great Again (By Getting Rid of Them)
Case study on replacing complex spreadsheet workflows with custom database applications.
The Fallacy of the Almost-Done Software Project
Why "90% done" projects often take as long to finish as they took to get to 90%.
Database Versioning with Supabase Branches and Bubble.io
Step-by-step guide to implementing database version control using Supabase branches.
Scaling Bubble.io Sub Apps: The Case for External Databases
Strategic approach to scaling Bubble.io applications using external databases like Supabase.
The 99.9% Problem: Why Generic Workflow Systems Always Fail
The software industry has been chasing the same false promise for decades: the perfectly configurable, generic workflow system. 90% configurable means 100% not configurable.
Bubble.io Database Strategy: When to 'Graduate' to Supabase
Strategic guidance on when and why to move from Bubble's native database to Supabase.
6 Tips for Migrating Bubble.io to PostgreSQL Database (2024 Guide)
Practical tips to simplify your Bubble.io to PostgreSQL database migration. Avoid common pitfalls and prepare your app for successful external database integration.
Case Study: Practical Advice on Migrating from Bubble.io to Supabase
Migrating a Bubble app to Supabase doesn’t have to be daunting. With careful planning, incremental steps, and the right tools, you can enhance your backend capabilities.
A Guide to Migrating Bubble Apps to Supabase
Practical approach to migrating your Bubble app to Supabase, covering key steps for developers facing limitations with Bubble’s structure and pricing.
How to Make Your Bubble.io App GDPR Compliant: Practical (Not Legal) Advice
Achieving GDPR compliance in Bubble.io is very doable with the right approach. Implement clear privacy practices, manage user rights, and follow GDPR principles.
Team Considerations: Moving to External Databases
Organizational and technical considerations when migrating to external database solutions.
Managing Scheduled Jobs in Bubble.io
Best practices for implementing and managing scheduled workflows and background jobs.
A Real Conversation on Product Development
Authentic discussion about the realities of building software products, from MVP to scale.
Export Your Data from Bubble.io to Supabase with PlanB
Automated backup and data synchronization from Bubble to Supabase using the PlanB plugin.
SEO-Friendly Blog Articles in Bubble
Complete checklist for optimizing Bubble blog posts for search engines.
The Mentoring Reviews Give Me a Warm Feeling
Reflections on helping developers grow and testimonials from mentoring sessions.
7 Considerations for Multi-Tenant SaaS in Bubble.io
Key architectural and business decisions when transforming single-tenant apps into SaaS platforms.
Bubble After the Pricing Changes
Analysis of Bubble's pricing evolution and what it means for existing and new users.
Google OAuth Verification for Bubble Apps
Step-by-step process for getting your Bubble app verified for Google social logins.
How Do You Know When You're Ready to Launch?
Practical guidance on determining product-market readiness and overcoming perfectionism.
Timeline for Bubble API Integrations
Realistic time estimates for integrating third-party APIs with Bubble applications.
Square Embedded Payment Plugin
Implementation guide for Square Web Payments SDK in Bubble for seamless payment processing.
Retrofitting Privacy Rules in Bubble
Comprehensive guide to adding privacy rules to existing Bubble applications.
Creating a Navigation System in Bubble
Best practices for building flexible, maintainable navigation systems.
Understanding "Things" in Bubble Database
Foundational concepts of Bubble's database structure and data modeling.
How I Work with Clients to Design the Database
Collaborative process for database design that ensures technical soundness and business value.
Compliments Are the Fool's Gold of Customer Learning
Why positive feedback can mislead product development and how to dig for real insights.