maintenance & support

Maintenance & application takeover: we stabilize your existing app

A blocking bug, an app that drags, code left by a former contractor that no one dares touch anymore? We take over what exists, document it, stabilize it — and evolve it without rewriting everything. In the vast majority of cases a takeover costs less and takes less time than a rebuild: rewriting should stay a decision, not a reflex.

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The problem

The original developer is gone, there's no documentation, every change breaks something else, and the slightest outage brings you to a halt. Rebuilding from scratch is expensive and costs months. Most of the time, it isn't necessary. What's missing is almost never the code itself: it's the knowledge of what it does. An audit and written documentation make an application maintainable before the first fix even ships.

What we deliver

Audit & takeover

We read your code, map what exists, document it. No project is "too broken" to be taken over.

Debug & fixes

Blocking bug, slow app: fast diagnosis, clean fix, and a clear report on what happened.

Stabilization

Tests, hardening, version upgrades: we turn a fragile project into a foundation you can build on.

Ongoing maintenance

A plan covering fixes, security updates and small evolutions. You're never left alone with your tool.

How it works

We audit

Getting a grip on the code and infrastructure, spotting risks and urgencies. You know exactly where you stand.

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We stabilize

We put out the fires (blocking bugs, security holes) and document as we go, so you no longer depend on a single person.

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We evolve

New features delivered in iterations, with regular demos. No tunnel effect.

FAQ

Do you take over any technology?
We cover the web and most common stacks. If it's code, we can read it — and we'll tell you honestly if a case falls outside our scope.
Does everything need to be rewritten?
Rarely. In the vast majority of cases, we stabilize and evolve what exists: it's faster, cheaper and less risky than a full rewrite.
Do you handle emergencies on a blocking bug?
Yes. A fast diagnosis, a clean fix, and a clear report on the cause. Email contact@404afk.com describing the blocker.
How does a code takeover work?
It starts with an audit: reading the code, mapping dependencies, and a written list of risks and priority fixes. That report is handed to you before any maintenance commitment, and it's yours even if you stop there.
What does a maintenance plan cover?
Fixes, security updates, monitoring and small evolutions, within a volume agreed up front. Heavier development is quoted separately: no surprise invoice at the end of the month.
How much does an audit cost?
It's quoted as a fixed fee after a first conversation, based on the size of the application. It's deliberately the least binding way in: many projects start there before deciding what comes next.

Got an app that worries you?

Describe what exists in two lines. We'll tell you what we can take over, stabilize or unblock.

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