Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the buyer questions we hear most before a project starts.
- What kinds of products do you build with Python?
- We use Python for web apps and SaaS (Django), high-throughput and ML-serving APIs (FastAPI), AI/ML features (LLM, RAG, prediction, computer vision), data pipelines, and automation. It works especially well when data or machine learning sits at the core of the product.
- Django or FastAPI — which do you recommend?
- Django when you want batteries-included web apps with admin, ORM, and auth. FastAPI when you need async performance, ML inference, or API-first microservices. Many products use Django for the app and FastAPI for inference — we pick per workload in discovery.
- Do you build AI and machine learning in Python?
- Yes — it is a core specialty. LLM and RAG applications, prediction and scoring APIs, computer vision, and MLOps deployed as monitored production services. We are pragmatic about hosted vs custom models and quantify the trade-off first.
- Can you work with an existing Python or Django codebase?
- Yes. We take over existing projects for feature delivery, cleanup, performance tuning, version upgrades, and ongoing maintenance. We usually start with a quick technical audit before recommending next steps.
- Do you only provide developers or can you deliver the full project?
- Both. We provide dedicated Python developers for augmentation or handle the full project from discovery and architecture through build, QA, deployment, and post-launch support.
- How much does Python development cost?
- Audits and PoCs run $2,500–$12,000. Scoped MVPs and modules typically $15,000–$60,000. Dedicated Python engineers $5,000–$15,000/month per senior developer. Final quotes follow a discovery call once modules and ML scope are defined.
- How long does a Python MVP take?
- A focused Python MVP with auth, one core workflow, and admin usually ships in 6–10 weeks. Adding an ML feature or mobile client adds 2–4 weeks. Rescue and migration projects vary — we map phases in week one.
- What Python stack do you use?
- Python 3.12, Django 5 and Django REST Framework, FastAPI with Pydantic, PostgreSQL, Redis, Celery for async jobs, PyTorch/scikit-learn for ML, and Docker-based deployment — paired with React or Flutter when the product needs modern frontends.
- How does Python compare to Node.js or Laravel?
- Python leads for AI/ML, data, and scientific workloads and for Python-first teams. Node.js wins for JS-only teams and heavy realtime. Laravel wins for PHP teams and Cashier/Filament billing. We build all three — see our comparison guides for a neutral breakdown.
- Do you offer Python developers in US or UK timezones?
- Yes. Our Lahore team overlaps US, UK, AU, and Gulf business hours, with daily standups in your timezone for dedicated engagements.
- Do you test Python apps and APIs before launch?
- Yes. Every engagement includes QA on critical paths — auth, billing, permissions, and integrations — with pytest in CI. We also offer dedicated API testing as a separate practice.
- Can Python power mobile app backends?
- Absolutely. FastAPI and Django REST Framework are excellent backends for Flutter and React Native apps. We often deliver a Python API plus mobile clients from one team so everything shares one source of truth.