Hammers Lab

Services

We take on one project at a time and stay until it runs in production. No bench of juniors, no account manager between you and the person writing the code.

Product engineering

From domain model to deploy button. Web apps, APIs, admin panels: typed, tested, and built to last longer than the sprint.

  • Domain-driven design and API design
  • Full-stack TypeScript (Node, React, Astro)
  • Admin tools, dashboards, and operator UX

What's included

Discovery workshops, domain modelling, schema design, API contracts, frontend implementation, automated tests, and a documented handover.

Typical engagement

8–16 weeks for a greenfield product; longer for complex domains. Weekly demos, async updates, direct access.

Systems & integrations

Your software has to talk to someone else's. We build the adapters, queues, and webhooks so it does, reliably.

  • Third-party API integrations and sync jobs
  • Event-driven messaging and outbox patterns
  • WhatsApp, email, and notification pipelines

What's included

Integration mapping, adapter implementation, retry and idempotency strategy, monitoring hooks, and runbooks for failure modes.

Typical engagement

2–8 weeks per integration surface, depending on API quality (we've seen both extremes).

Infrastructure & DevOps

Docker, CI/CD, observability, and the rollback button nobody thinks about until they need it at 2 a.m.

  • Dockerised deployments on VPS or cloud
  • GitHub Actions pipelines and zero-downtime releases
  • Monitoring, alerting, and incident playbooks

What's included

Container setup, CI/CD pipeline, staging environment, backup strategy, rollback procedure, and on-call documentation.

Typical engagement

1–4 weeks to production-ready infra; ongoing support available as a retainer.

Technical advisory

Second pair of eyes on architecture, stack choices, or a codebase that grew faster than the documentation.

  • Architecture reviews and ADRs
  • Stack selection and migration planning
  • Code audits with actionable output

What's included

Written report with findings, prioritised recommendations, and optional pair-programming sessions to implement fixes.

Typical engagement

1–2 weeks for a focused review; longer for embedded advisory during a build.

No pricing table: one shipped project is not enough data for a credible anchor. Tell us what you're building and we'll scope it honestly.

Ready to scope it?

One conversation, no pitch deck. We'll ask about the domain, not your budget slide.

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