Trust, production readiness, and AI-built software
Clear, practical writing on knowing your software is ready for real users, and proving it to the people who need to believe it.
Looking for a procedure rather than a reading list? Start with how to check an AI-built app before you launch, or browse the reference guides.
The StackAttest Standard: how we decide whether AI-built software is production ready
The StackAttest Standard maps evidence to OWASP ASVS 5, NIST SSDF, CWE, OWASP API Security Top 10, WSTG, SLSA. Four separate signals and a deterministic score show what was proven; a 6-model council challenges the evidence but never rewrites the score.
August 11, 2026 · 8 min readWhy AI-generated code ships with security flaws, and what to do about it
Around 45% of AI-generated code contains a known security weakness. Here is why that happens, which flaws are most common, and how to catch them before they reach production.
August 16, 2026 · 6 min readDue diligenceHow technical due diligence actually runs, and what a good answer looks like
What happens during technical due diligence on an early-stage AI-built startup: who asks, in what order, what separates an answer that satisfies a reviewer from one that invites a follow-up, and where the process usually stalls.
August 15, 2026 · 8 min readTrust and complianceA SOC 2 alternative for early-stage AI startups
SOC 2 and StackAttest answer different assurance questions. Learn how standards-mapped technical validation can provide current software evidence before and alongside an organizational audit.
August 14, 2026 · 7 min readSecurityThe vibe coding security checklist: 12 checks before you ship
A practical security checklist for vibe-coded and AI-built apps. Twelve concrete checks, why each one matters, and how to verify it before real users arrive.
August 13, 2026 · 9 min readProduction readinessIs your AI-built app production ready? A practical way to check
A clear checklist for deciding whether an AI-built app is ready for real users, covering security, reliability, and the evidence you can actually show. Includes a free scored self-assessment.
August 12, 2026 · 7 min read