Why Pedigree Beats Price in Software
Rashad Cureton
Founder, Cure Consulting Group
The Hidden Cost of "Cheap" Software
In software consulting, "expensive" is usually the second time you pay to build the same feature.
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The "Agency Mill" Trap
Low-cost agencies often rely on junior talent and "black box" code. It works for a month, but then it breaks under load, or your internal team can't maintain it.
Low-Cost Agency
- Hard-coded logic (brittle)
- No automated tests
- Manual deployment (risky)
- "Black box" ownership
- Hidden technical debt
Cure Pedigree
- Architectural patterns for scale
- 90%+ test coverage
- CI/CD automation
- Full asset ownership
- Future-proof maintenance
Why Pedigree Matters:
- Security-First: Financial-grade security isn't an add-on; it's the foundation.
- Built for Scale: We use patterns that handle millions of users, even if you only have a hundred today.
- Asset Ownership: You own the code, the infrastructure, and the roadmap. No black boxes.
Written by
Rashad Cureton
Founder & Principal Engineer
Rashad is the founder of Cure Consulting Group. Previously an engineer at JP Morgan, Ford, Clear, NYT, Kickstarter, and Big Nerd Ranch. He builds full-stack web and mobile apps for startups and companies of every size.
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