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AI-Driven Development
Cost & Impact Simulator

Estimate the real impact of different AI development strategies on your project — timeline, cost, quality, and technical debt. Built on industry research and calibrated against NexDevTech's recent project experience across greenfield builds, legacy modernization, and vendor engagements.

Based on Industry Data

Grounded in DORA metrics, Veracode GenAI Security Report, and peer-reviewed research on AI-assisted development productivity.

Calibrated from Real Projects

Parameters reflect NexDevTech's observed outcomes across web, mobile, cloud backend, and legacy modernization engagements.

Compare 4 AI Strategies

No AI vs Vibe Coding vs Pragmatic Mixed vs Disciplined AI — see the trade-offs in sprints, cost, defects, and security across your specific project context.

Disciplined AI Wins Long-Term

Our experience consistently shows that disciplined AI adoption with proper review and testing outperforms "vibe coding" beyond the initial honeymoon phase.

AI-SDLC Impact Simulator

Adjust the parameters on the left to match your project — results update in real time

AI Utilization Strategy Completion Estimates

Project completion estimates for the 4 requested AI strategies.

No AI

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Vibe Coding

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Pragmatic Mixed

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Disciplined AI

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