https://tenxslc.com/blog TenX SLC is an independent studio in Salt Lake City that designs, builds and launches apps, and joins teams as a force multiplier. en-us https://tenxslc.com/blog/what-is-mcp https://tenxslc.com/blog/what-is-mcp Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Engineering What the Model Context Protocol is, how servers, tools and resources fit together, and when your product is ready for an MCP server of its own. https://tenxslc.com/blog/ai-features-without-surprises https://tenxslc.com/blog/ai-features-without-surprises Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Engineering Adding AI features to an app, from a narrow first job and testing with real examples to handling wrong answers, cost per use, privacy and a fallback. https://tenxslc.com/blog/keeping-cloud-costs-in-check https://tenxslc.com/blog/keeping-cloud-costs-in-check Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Maintenance Simple habits that keep a cloud bill predictable, from budgets, alerts and tagging to idle resources, right-sizing, log retention and a monthly review. https://tenxslc.com/blog/preparing-for-a-pen-test https://tenxslc.com/blog/preparing-for-a-pen-test Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Security How to scope a penetration test, agree on the rules of engagement, prepare environments and test accounts, and act on the findings before the retest. https://tenxslc.com/blog/after-launch https://tenxslc.com/blog/after-launch Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Maintenance New OS versions, store requirements and dependencies change every year. A simple routine keeps an app working, secure and on sale without emergencies. https://tenxslc.com/blog/security-questionnaires https://tenxslc.com/blog/security-questionnaires Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Security How a small software company can answer customer security questionnaires quickly and honestly, with an answer library, ready policies and one owner. https://tenxslc.com/blog/google-play-first-release https://tenxslc.com/blog/google-play-first-release Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Launch The Play Console steps that hold up first Android releases, from Data safety and the privacy policy to account deletion, API levels and testing tracks. https://tenxslc.com/blog/soc-2-readiness https://tenxslc.com/blog/soc-2-readiness Wed, 12 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Security What SOC 2 readiness involves for a small software company, what an auditor will ask for, and how to prepare without stopping product work for months. https://tenxslc.com/blog/testing-with-real-people https://tenxslc.com/blog/testing-with-real-people Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT Launch How to run a useful beta on TestFlight and Google Play testing tracks, from who to invite and what each track is for to the questions to ask testers. https://tenxslc.com/blog/first-app-review https://tenxslc.com/blog/first-app-review Tue, 19 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT Launch The App Store rejections we see most on first submissions, from missing account deletion to placeholder content, and how to avoid each before you submit. https://tenxslc.com/blog/native-or-cross-platform https://tenxslc.com/blog/native-or-cross-platform Wed, 09 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT Engineering When we build an app natively in Swift and Kotlin, and when a cross-platform framework like React Native or Flutter is the better fit for the product. https://tenxslc.com/blog/scoping-a-first-version https://tenxslc.com/blog/scoping-a-first-version Wed, 28 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT Planning How to cut a first app release down to what matters, with one core job, a strict must-have list, the hidden work counted early and a home for later ideas. https://tenxslc.com/blog/before-you-build https://tenxslc.com/blog/before-you-build Tue, 22 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT Planning Most app projects that stall were in trouble before the first line of code. Five questions that catch the problem early, and what good answers look like.