How I work
As a sole proprietor, you talk directly to the person who implements and owns the outcome. Up front we align on goals, timeline/budget constraints, and a definition of done—so we don’t debate intent at the finish line.
I pick the stack for the problem, not for hype: sometimes static sites and server-rendered forms are enough; sometimes you need a separate backend and a message queue. Clear boundaries between components, predictable deploys, and handover-friendly code matter.
Documentation where it reduces risk: API descriptions (OpenAPI/Swagger or equivalent), README for local setup, short ADRs when a decision is contentious. Tests focused on critical business logic and regressions—not coverage percentages for their own sake.