Depending on complexity, expect 4-12 weeks for thorough code review, refactoring, securityimplementation, and user testing before you have a true MVP ready for broader launch.

In most cases, fixing and refactoring is faster and cheaper than rebuilding. A good audit tellsyou when rebuilding makes sense (usually only when fundamental architecture is wrong).

Always prioritize in this order:(1) Critical security vulnerabilities,(2) Blocking scalability issues,(3) Major UX problems,(4) Technical debt. Don’t add features until foundations are solid.

Transforming an AI prototype into a production-ready MVP typically costs $10,000-$50,000depending on complexity. Still significantly less than building from scratch ($50,000-$200,000+).

You can handle some of it, but professional help for security audits, architecture review, andscalability planning is essential. The cost of getting it wrong is much higher than the cost ofexpert guidance.