App Rescue & Optimization
Inherited a broken app, a stalled build or a codebase nobody wants to touch? We stabilize what you have, fix what is breaking and get your product back on a path to growth. No full rewrite unless you actually need one.
- Replies inside 1 business day
- Fixed-scope or retainer engagements
- Teams in Canada and Nigeria
Why teams call us
When the build stalls, the app keeps crashing or the last team walked away
Most rescue calls sound the same. A previous developer disappeared, the app falls over under load, the codebase has no tests, and every new change breaks two old things. We have walked into that exact situation many times. We start by finding out what you really have, then we make it stable, then we make it fast. You stay in control the whole way.
48 hr
To first assessment
On urgent rescues
70%
Saved without rewrite
Codebases we stabilized in place
3x
Typical speed gain
After performance passes
100%
Source ownership
Code, infra and docs are yours
Why Dafe Software
What you get when you work with us
Diagnosis before surgery
We never recommend a rewrite on day one. First we audit the code, the infrastructure and the data, then we tell you honestly what can be saved and what cannot.
Stabilize the bleeding first
Crashes, downtime and data loss get triaged before anything else. We stop the urgent problems so your users and your team can breathe again.
No forced rewrite
A full rebuild is expensive and risky. In most cases we refactor and harden what you already have, and we only rebuild the parts that truly need it.
Performance that holds up
Slow queries, memory leaks and N plus one problems are our daily work. We profile on real traffic and fix the bottlenecks that actually hurt.
Tests and safety nets
We add automated tests, monitoring and CI around the risky areas so the next change does not quietly break production.
You own everything
Clean documentation, a handover walk through and full access to the code and infrastructure. You are never locked to us after the rescue is done.
What we deliver
App Rescue & Optimization we ship every quarter
Inherited codebase takeover
A developer or agency left and you need someone to pick up the code, understand it and keep it moving. We map it, document it and take ownership.
Stalled project recovery
A build that ran out of budget or momentum. We re scope it down to what matters, get it to a launchable state and ship it.
Performance and scaling fixes
Apps that are slow, time out or fall over when traffic spikes. We profile, cache, optimize and rearchitect the hot paths.
Bug and stability triage
A backlog of crashes and critical bugs. We prioritize by user impact, fix the worst offenders and put monitoring in place.
Security and reliability hardening
Exposed secrets, missing backups, no error tracking. We close the gaps that put your business and your users at risk.
Incremental modernization
Old framework or unsupported dependencies. We upgrade in safe steps so the product keeps running while it gets healthier.
How we work
A process built for shipping, not stalling
Technical assessment
A focused review of the code, infrastructure, data and history. You get a written report on what is wrong, what is salvageable and what it will take.
Stabilization plan
We agree on the urgent fixes first, then the priorities after that. You get a clear scope, a price and a realistic timeline before we build.
Fix and harden
We stop the critical issues, add tests and monitoring around the risky areas, then work through performance and reliability.
Relaunch and handover
We get the product back to a confident state, document what we did and either stay on for new features or hand back to your team cleanly.
Tech stack
Tools we lean on for app rescue & optimization
Start the conversation
Two ways to talk to us about your app rescue & optimization
Send a written brief and we will reply with a real plan, or grab a free 30 minute call on our calendar. Whichever is faster for you.
Book a free 30 min call- Reply within 1 business day, every time
- Senior engineer on the first call, not a sales rep
- No pressure, no hard sell, no recurring nudges
Project Inquiry
Tell us what is broken or stalled
Share a short brief. A senior engineer will reply within one business day with an honest read on what can be saved and what the rescue would involve.
Common questions
Frequently asked
Do I need a full rewrite?+
Usually no. A rewrite is the most expensive and risky option, so it is our last resort. In most rescues we stabilize and refactor the existing code, and only rebuild the specific parts that genuinely cannot be saved.
Can you take over code another team wrote?+
Yes. Taking over inherited and undocumented codebases is one of the most common reasons clients call us. We map the code, document it and get to a point where changes are safe to make.
How fast can you start on an emergency?+
For urgent issues like ongoing downtime or data loss, we can usually begin the assessment within 48 hours and start stabilization work right after.
What does the technical assessment cost?+
The first conversation and a high level assessment are free. For a deep audit with a written report and a fixed remediation plan, we quote a small fixed fee that we credit back if you continue with the rescue.
Will you also build new features afterwards?+
If you want us to. Many rescue clients stay on for a roadmap of new features once the product is stable. Others just want it healthy again and handed back to their own team, which we are equally happy to do.
