Launch custom products in weeks, not quarters.
Our auto-generated stack, AI accelerators and refined build process compress the journey from whiteboard to production—without locking you into pricey licences or proprietary frameworks.
Why Choose 42 for Custom Dev?
Your Challenge
- “We need to prove ROI fast.”
- “Last vendor parked interns on our dime.”
- “AI & realtime keep moving the goal-posts.”
- “We fear vendor lock-in.”
Our Response
- Auto-scaffold UI, API, DB & tests in minutes, cutting lead time by >60 %.
- Cross-discipline pod (architect + FE + BE + QA) with outcome-based contracts—not seat warmers.
- LangChain, pgvector, WebSockets baked in day one—no retro-fit tax.
- 100 % source control handed to you; deploy on any cloud or use our Base 42 managed stack.
Platform Blueprint
┌────────────┐ ┌───────────────┐
│ SvelteKit │ ←UI→ │ Tailwind UI │
└──┬─────────┘ └──────┬────────┘
│ GraphQL / REST │
┌──▼─────────┐ ┌───────▼────────┐
│ Django │ ←API→ │ Celery / RQ │ ←Async jobs→
└──┬─────────┘ └───────┬────────┘
│ ORM / pgvector │
┌──▼─────────┐ ┌───────▼────────┐
│ PostgreSQL │ ←Data→ │ Redis / MQ │
└────────────┘ └───────────────┘
Key features
Component Registry
reusable UI + API modules registered via metadata.
Code-Gen CLI
one command spawns repo, pipelines and env files.
AI Connectors
LangChain wrappers for OpenAI, Azure AI, Pinecone.
Observability Hooks
Sentry, OpenTelemetry and Datadog wired in.
Delivery Lifecycle
| Stage | What Happens | Evidence You Get |
|---|---|---|
| Lab 42 — Design | Three-Layer BPMN, BDD scenarios, FCI scoring | Signed architecture pack & backlog |
| Forge 42 — Build | 2-week code cycles, live Preview URLs | Demo, burn-up charts, code stats |
| Sim 42 — Test | Unit + BDD + Cypress UI + load tests | Coverage & performance dashboard |
| Base 42 — Run | Git-tag to prod, alerting, monthly optimisation | Uptime & app-health reports |
Accelerators & Tooling
| Asset | Value |
|---|---|
| Svelte Component Library (tables, steppers, charts) | Cuts front-end effort by ~35 % |
| Auth Kit (email, OAuth2, SAML) | Day-one secure login |
| Payments Module (Stripe, PayFast, Cashfree) | < 2 hrs to bill users |
| AI Prompt Templates (RAG, chat, summarise) | Quick POCs for AI features |
| CI/CD Blue-print (GitHub Actions, Fly.io, Docker) | Zero-click deploy previews |
Security & Quality Gates
We embed security and quality into every step of the development process, from initial design to final deployment.
- OWASP ASVS baseline baked into code-gen templates.
- Static Analysis via Bandit & ESLint on every PR.
- BDD Specs double-run as Cypress E2E in the pipeline.
- Pen-Test Sprint option before first GA release.
Hosting & Ops Options
| Option | Stack | Ideal For |
|---|---|---|
| Bring-Your-Own-Cloud | Any Docker-friendly host | Teams with internal DevOps |
| Fly.io | Global edge + Postgres Free tier | Fast MVPs craving low latency |
| AWS / Azure | Fargate / Container Apps | Enterprises needing VPC peering |
| Base 42 Managed | Fly.io + Datadog + Sentry | Hands-off ops, monthly SLA |
Case Snippets
BIBC WhatsApp Benefits Engine
Svelte front-end + Django API + pgvector search. Delivered in < 4 weeks, now serves 300 k + users.
Retail-Co Flash-Sale Platform
auto-scaffold shaved 67 % off dev start-up; handled 15 k TPS on launch day.
Engagement Models
| Model | When to Pick | Pricing |
|---|---|---|
| MVP Fixed-Scope | High FCI ≥ 8, deadline driven | Fixed price, 4–8 weeks |
| Sprint-Pod (T&M cap) | Scope still forming | Weekly cap, cancel any sprint |
| Dev-as-a-Service | Continuous roadmap | Monthly retainer per squad |
We recommend a model only after the Feature Clarity Index is scored during discovery.
Team Line-Up
Average industry experience: 11 years; average project NPS: 9.2/10.
Frequently Asked Questions
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