// software consultancy
We solve hard problems
Initial Capacity is a software consultancy of lead developers building applications at scale for startups and large companies worldwide.
[ 01 · Thesis ]
The first few weeks of a new codebase may just be the most important code you’ll ship.
AI amplifies the impact. Make it count.
[ 02 · Experience ]
Our experience
We have built quality software for hundreds of startups and enterprises internationally. Our team of developers knows what works. In addition to building software, we teach developers and engineers across the world how to level up their software teams.
How we work
We strive for simplicity and know that quality arises out of incremental updates, rapid feedback, honest communication, and a willingness to change.
We constantly ask what is the right decision for our customers without ignoring what's best for the team.
What we value
Working hard with integrity. Learning continuously. Giving back to the community. Having fun both at our desks and outdoors.
To ship great software, we build and learn rapidly so that we can iteratively improve your product and reduce risk.
[ 03 · Insights ]
Ideas & insights
The team's latest on emerging technology, best practices for software development, and what's new and exciting.
Scoping an Agentic Application
Where to draw the line between agentic and traditional software.
The Eventual Clone Wars
Coding agents should work more like a swarm than a human software team
A Simpler Testing Pyramid
Getting the most out of your tests
Technology Radar
January 2026 - Version 4
The Return of the Software Engineer
Have we finally found the silver bullet for software engineering?
User Story
A placeholder for a conversation
The Unit in Unit Testing
Increase test maintainability and build confidence
How to Get the Most Out Of Your Consultant?
An insider perspective
You Don’t Need a CSS Framework
New CSS features make it easier than ever to drop complicated frameworks
Founder Interviews: Michael Barinek
Get to know one of our co-founders
Streaming HTML
Asynchronous DOM Updates without JavaScript
Founder Interviews: Tyson Gern
Get to know one of our co-founders[ Ready to start? ]