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Getting Your Lovable App into Production: A Practical Hand-Off Guide - Sourcetoad Learn how to move from a Lovable.dev prototype to a production-ready system. Preserve what works, add rigor, and avoid pitfalls with Sourcetoad.

Prototyping in #Lovable is fast and fun, but turning that into a real product takes planning. Our newest blog post covers what to keep, what to rebuild, and how to scale it right.

If you’re moving from #prototype to production, this one's for you.

🔗 sourcetoad.com/getting-your...

#vibecoding

8 steps to ensure data privacy compliance across borders In a rapidly evolving global market, navigating cross-border data privacy is more challenging than ever. Here’s how companies can stay compliant while protecting their most valuable assets.

👏 Our CXO, Nick DeMelas, was quoted in CIO’s recent piece on data privacy across borders.

Nick's take: You can’t silo privacy. Legal, engineering, product, and IT all need to be in the loop.

Read the full article:
🔗 www.cio.com/article/4000...

#Sourcetoad #PrivacyByDesign #DataCompliance

Stop Selling Hours: Increase Margins in Professional Services with Tech - Sourcetoad Discover how to scale delivery, increase margins, and future-proof your services firm with automation and productized offerings.

Professional services firms hit a wall when revenue = hours worked. Productizing your expertise with automation or AI lets you scale without burning out your team (and without replacing people).

We broke it down in our latest blog post: sourcetoad.com/96i8

#Automation #Consulting #SaaS

We celebrated Sourcetoad's 17th birthday with pinball, arcade classics, and good vibes at Lowry Parcade. It was a blast spending time together outside the office and reflecting on how far we’ve come!

Thanks to everyone who’s been part of this journey—cheers to the next chapter! 🥂

Your Operations Are a Product, Here's How to Build It - Sourcetoad Discover how to turn proprietary processes into scalable products using UX-led strategies. Learn from Sourcetoad’s real-world experience.

That ops spreadsheet you’ve been patching together for years? It might be your next software product.

New on the Sourcetoad blog: how to take proprietary internal workflows and turn them into intentional, scalable software tools—with UX leading the way.

sourcetoad.com/your-operati...

🎉 Sourcetoad is turning 17! 🎂

Since 2008, we’ve had the privilege of building custom software for more than 300 clients, each with unique goals, challenges, and visions.

Here’s to the brilliant team that makes the magic happen and amazing clients who trust us with their visions!

🐾 Happy International Cat Day from the feline friends of Sourcetoad!
Life wouldn't be the same without our PMs (Purring Managers) keeping us on task.

#InternationalCatDay #ToadCats #ToadLife #Sourcetoad #PetsofSourcetoad

Happy #WorldwideWebDay!

From the first "Hello, world" to global conversations in real-time, the web has transformed how humans connect. Today, we celebrate not just a technology, but a turning point in history.

Whether you’re building it, browsing it, or breaking it, here’s to the web! 🌏

How AI red teams find hidden flaws before attackers do As generative AI transforms business, security experts are adapting hacking techniques to discover vulnerabilities in intelligent systems — from prompt injection to privilege escalation.

Sourcetoad’s Connor Tumbleson is featured in CSO Online’s deep dive on AI #redteaming! From prompt injection to access pivoting, he explains how to uncover weaknesses in LLMs before attackers do. A must-read for anyone tracking the evolution of #AIsecurity.

www.csoonline.com/article/4029...

How Incremental Digital Transformation Builds Buzz and Modernizes Systems - Sourcetoad Learn how service businesses can modernize systems incrementally while scoring PR wins. Use APIs, middleware, and modular rollouts to drive innovation.

Modernization doesn’t have to mean “rip and replace.”
It can look like:
✔️ Wrapping one feature in an API
✔️ Bridging with middleware
✔️ Launching wins as public stories

Check out our latest blog on how to modernize without the chaos.
👉 sourcetoad.com/how-incremen...

#LegacyCode #Sourcetoad

Blog | Open Source @ Sourcetoad Blog

🧠 Tech deep dives, straight from the devs.

The #Sourcetoad #OpenSource blog is written by developers, for developers—and it's packed with practical tips, tools, and strategies our team uses every day.

Explore the blog here:

Happy 4th of July from all of us at Sourcetoad! Wishing you a safe and joyful holiday. 🎆 🇺🇸

How the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Big Bend Are Using AI to Transform Operations - Sourcetoad Discover how tailored AI workshops empowered the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Big Bend to enhance operations, communication, and outreach.

We partnered with the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Big Bend to help them use AI tools for smoother communication, better fundraising, and stronger outreach.

It’s a great example of how the right tech can support big missions. 💡

Read more: buff.ly/NmPbRmq

#AITraining #NonprofitTech #Sourcetoad

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Our new Sourcetoad Open Source site is live 🎉

Now featuring a technical blog for dev deep dives, smart solutions, and engineering insights 🧠

👀 Check it out: opensource.sourcetoad.com

#OpenSource #TechBlog #Sourcetoad #DevTools

Today, we recognize and honor #Juneteenth — a powerful reminder of the long road to freedom and the importance of remembering our shared history.

Sourcetoad is closed in observance of this holiday. We encourage our community to join us in reflection and celebration of Black culture and history.

Get ready for the next big shift in digital interactions! In this eye-opening video, Justin Davis, VP of UX at Sourcetoad, explores how Model Context Protoco... How I Ordered a Pizza with My AI Agent (And What It Means for Your Business)

🍕 What if ordering pizza didn’t require a website or an app? Just a quick chat with your AI and it’s done.

In our latest video, Justin Davis (@jwd2a.bsky.social)‬ breaks down Model Context Protocol (MCP) and how it’s changing the future of user interaction

🔗 Watch the video here: buff.ly/NzdkstZ

Privacy as a Human Right - Sourcetoad Explore how Sourcetoad champions privacy as a fundamental human right. Learn how a privacy-first culture, rigorous audits, and agile compliance strategies empower innovation while safeguarding users' ...

🔐 Privacy is a human right, not just a regulation.
At Sourcetoad, compliance is the starting point—not the finish line.

Check out how we build secure software by design, not by default: sourcetoad.com/privacy-as-a...

#PrivacyFirst #EthicalTech #Sourcetoad

🌈 Happy Pride month from Sourcetoad! 🌈

We believe that inclusivity fuels innovation, creativity, and collaboration. We’re committed to fostering a workplace where every team member can thrive, be their authentic selves, and bring their best to the table. #Pride

Outgrowing v0: How to Transition Your AI MVP to a Scalable Production Stack - Sourcetoad Learn how to transition your AI MVP from v0 to a scalable production stack. Discover practical steps for auditing, refactoring, and migrating to cloud infrastructure—ensuring security,…

💥 MVP fatigue?
If your v0 app is slowing you down, we’ve got tips on scaling, DevOps, and cloud migration in our latest blog. Let’s keep your users happy—and your team sane. 😎

Read here 👉 sourcetoad.com/outgrowing-v...

#SoftwareDev #AI #StartupLife #v0

Outgrowing v0: How to Transition Your AI MVP to a Scalable Production Stack - Sourcetoad Learn how to transition your AI MVP from v0 to a scalable production stack. Discover practical steps for auditing, refactoring, and migrating to cloud infrastructure—ensuring security,…

🚨 MVP hitting scaling issues? Time to move off v0! 🚨
Sourcetoad’s latest blog breaks down how to transition your AI app from a quick prototype to a scalable, secure system.

Check it out 👉 sourcetoad.com/outgrowing-v...

#v0 #productdevelopment #AIdevelopment

Rethinking Product Launches: MVP vs. SLC - Sourcetoad Explore the pros and cons of MVP vs. SLC product strategies. Learn how a Simple, Lovable, Complete approach can boost user satisfaction and long-term success in software development.

💡 Launching a product soon?
Don’t settle for “just enough”—go for “just right.” Discover how the SLC approach balances simplicity, delight, and completeness.

Learn more: sourcetoad.com/rethinking-p...
#ProductDesign #SoftwareDev #SLCframework

Rethinking Product Launches: MVP vs. SLC - Sourcetoad Explore the pros and cons of MVP vs. SLC product strategies. Learn how a Simple, Lovable, Complete approach can boost user satisfaction and long-term success in software development.

🚀 New blog post alert!
MVP or SLC? We break down why a Simple, Lovable, Complete product might just win the hearts of your users faster.

sourcetoad.com/rethinking-p...

#ProductDesign #SoftwareDev #SLCFramework

Sourcetoad Joins the Official Laravel Partner Program - Sourcetoad Sourcetoad is now an official Laravel Partner—recognized for technical excellence, open source contributions, and complex Laravel projects.

We’re now an official Laravel Partner! 🎉
Proud to be recognized for our custom Laravel work across finance, healthcare, and beyond.

Check out what this means for our clients 👉 sourcetoad.com/iwsl

#Laravel #LaravelPartner #WebDev #Sourcetoad

School’s out, but hunger isn’t. Sourcetoad is joining Feeding Tampa Bay’s Cereal for Summer virtual drive to help feed kids in our community.

🥣 Cereal is one of the most requested items—let’s help fill those shelves!
💛 Donate here: fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/CEREAL/te...

#CerealForSummer

Synapse Summit 2025 Agenda Join Synapse Summit 2025 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay, the ultimate gathering of innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders.

Exciting news! Justin Davis @jwd2a.bsky.social, Sourcetoad’s VP of UX, is speaking at #SynapseSummit next week!

Justin will join a #healthtech panel discussing how #UX plays a key role in making health data useful for patients & providers.

🔗 Full agenda: synapsefl.com/agenda/

Don’t miss it!

🤖 AI is transforming education!

We built an AI-powered platform for Scholar Education with smart lesson planning, real-time student support & progress tracking.

🔗 Read the full case study: sourcetoad.com/72cc

#EdTech #LMS #AIinEducation #Sourcetoad

🐸✨ Toad Spotlight: Meet MyKeya! ✨🐸

Strategic Program Manager at Sourcetoad, potato lover 🥔, and dog mom to Charlie! 🐶
🎥 Fav movie: S.W.A.T. | 📗 Book: To Kill a Mockingbird | 🎵 Album: The Emancipation of Mimi

#Sourcetoad #ToadSpotlight

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Happy #NationalEngineersWeek! 🎉

At #Sourcetoad, we know that engineers make the impossible possible—and we’re beyond grateful for our talented team who turn complex challenges into innovative software solutions every day.

To all the engineers out there: Thank you for building the future!

Smarter #DisasterResponse 🌪️

Thompson Consulting needed a better way to mobilize teams fast. #Sourcetoad built a cross-platform app with FEMA-compliant logging, geolocation tracking, and Bluetooth printing for seamless field operations.

Read more: sourcetoad.com/zmul

#DisasterTech

This #BlackHistoryMonth, we honor the brilliant Black innovators, engineers, and tech leaders who have shaped our industry and inspired generations. From pioneers like Katherine Johnson to present-day trailblazers, their contributions to #STEM continue to pave the way for future excellence. 🎉