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CompanyBrownsmith Dynamics company and registered business details.Why UsModern systems should reduce friction, not add another process.PricingA transparent framework for software-development pricing.Brownsmith Dynamics MCPPublic documentation for a read-only MCP currently in private testing.FAQsFrequently Asked QuestionsToolsOpen-source tools for practical software teams.Tools DataOpen tools data and a shareable shortlist builder.QuizDecide whether to self-build, prototype, or get help.

Services

AI ImplementationAI That Fits the Work.AI-Native SystemsMake Existing Systems AI-Accessible.Web DevelopmentWebsites That Explain the Business.Business AutomationRemove the Work That Keeps Repeating.Custom SoftwareSoftware Around the Business.Ghost DevelopmentYour Product. Built Behind the Scenes.Legacy ModernisationModernise Without Unnecessary Replacement.Data and ReportingMake Business Data Easier to Use.SEO, AEO and GEOMake the Offer Easier to Understand.Performance MarketingPerformance Marketing Guided by Real Data.Technical WritingClear Writing for Complex Work.

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Course BundleCourses, modules, exercises, and knowledge checks for technical decisions.Building an AI-Native BusinessA business-level course on structured knowledge, models, agents, tools, MCP, permissions, legacy systems, and an incremental AI adoption roadmap. No advanced programming background is required.MVP Building for FoundersTurn an idea into a product that can be built, tested, and evaluated without allowing the first version to become the entire company.Product and Interface DesignDesign an MVP that users can understand, navigate, and trust before spending time polishing its visual details.Frontend for FoundersUnderstand the part of the product users see, the decisions that shape it, and the warning signs of a fragile implementation.Backend for FoundersUnderstand how an application processes rules, protects actions, communicates with services, and responds when something fails.Databases for FoundersLearn how product data is structured, protected, changed, exported, and recovered.Infrastructure and DeploymentUnderstand where software runs, how it reaches users, what it costs, and who is responsible when it stops working.AI-Assisted Product BuildingUse conversational AI, vibe-coding platforms, coding agents, skills, and agent systems as parts of a controlled product-development workflow.Testing and Quality AssuranceTest interfaces, APIs, workflows, permissions, limits, and failure cases before users discover the problems.Security, Ownership, and OperationsProtect the product, retain control of critical accounts, and prepare the system to be maintained after launch.Self-Hosting Open-Source ApplicationsMove from a maintained open-source repository to a secure, containerised VPS deployment that can be operated, updated, backed up, and recovered.GlossaryTechnical terms explained for product and business decisions.

AI-Native Systems

AI-Native Business SystemsBrownsmith Dynamics documents, structures, and connects existing business systems so approved AI products and automated workflows can interact with them more reliably.Brownsmith Dynamics MCPExplore the privately tested read-only MCP, resources, and provider guidance.Public AI DocumentationAuthoritative public business information for AI systems.Structured Business DataMachine-readable public services, products, courses, and contacts.llms.txtMachine-friendly website and public documentation map.

Product Pages

Fonte UIA developing product concept designed to become the source interface for day-to-day work, turning communication from email, WhatsApp, and Microsoft Teams into trackable work on one Kanban board.Private Agent WorkspaceA familiar private chat where every person can have a personal assistant, every group can have a separate shared helper, and specialists can support planning, research, writing, support, and software work.Web Conversation EngineA Website That Answers Like the Business.Private Model InfrastructureControl the Stack Before Scaling the Use Cases.Workflow Automation HubMove Repeat Work Out of Manual Loops.Data Intelligence WorkbenchTurn Messy Business Data Into Decisions.Growth Intelligence PlatformMake Organic Growth Less Random.Workforce Intelligence SuiteGive HR a System for the Work Between Forms.Contract & Compliance DeskMake Document Review Faster and More Traceable.Industrial Operations PlatformGive Operations Teams Earlier Signals.Healthcare Operations WorkbenchReduce Administrative Drag Across Care Teams.Learning Operations PlatformGive Educators More Time for Students.Security Operations ConsoleHelp Analysts Find the Events That Matter.Property Intelligence SuiteBring Property Data, Leases, and Tenant Work Into One View.Commerce Intelligence PlatformMake the Catalogue Easier to Run and Easier to Buy From.Prompt ComposerReview, Format, and Reuse Prompts Where You Write.

Contact and Discovery

EmailEmail Brownsmith Dynamics about a practical build.XML SitemapMachine-readable route map for crawlers.

Core Pages

CompanyBrownsmith Dynamics company and registered business details.HomeSoftware that works with the business.Why UsModern systems should reduce friction, not add another process.PricingA transparent framework for software-development pricing.ProductsConfigurable product bases for real operations.CoursesTechnical decisions for founders who do not need to become engineers.Brownsmith Dynamics MCPPublic documentation for a read-only MCP currently in private testing.FAQsFrequently Asked QuestionsToolsOpen-source tools for practical software teams.Tools DataOpen tools data and a shareable shortlist builder.QuizDecide whether to self-build, prototype, or get help.

Services

All ServicesAI, software, automation, web, data, visibility, and modernisation services.AI ImplementationAI That Fits the Work.AI-Native SystemsMake Existing Systems AI-Accessible.Web DevelopmentWebsites That Explain the Business.Business AutomationRemove the Work That Keeps Repeating.Custom SoftwareSoftware Around the Business.Ghost DevelopmentYour Product. Built Behind the Scenes.Legacy ModernisationModernise Without Unnecessary Replacement.Data and ReportingMake Business Data Easier to Use.SEO, AEO and GEOMake the Offer Easier to Understand.Performance MarketingPerformance Marketing Guided by Real Data.Technical WritingClear Writing for Complex Work.

Founder Learning

Course BundleCourses, modules, exercises, and knowledge checks for technical decisions.Building an AI-Native BusinessA business-level course on structured knowledge, models, agents, tools, MCP, permissions, legacy systems, and an incremental AI adoption roadmap. No advanced programming background is required.MVP Building for FoundersTurn an idea into a product that can be built, tested, and evaluated without allowing the first version to become the entire company.Product and Interface DesignDesign an MVP that users can understand, navigate, and trust before spending time polishing its visual details.Frontend for FoundersUnderstand the part of the product users see, the decisions that shape it, and the warning signs of a fragile implementation.Backend for FoundersUnderstand how an application processes rules, protects actions, communicates with services, and responds when something fails.Databases for FoundersLearn how product data is structured, protected, changed, exported, and recovered.Infrastructure and DeploymentUnderstand where software runs, how it reaches users, what it costs, and who is responsible when it stops working.AI-Assisted Product BuildingUse conversational AI, vibe-coding platforms, coding agents, skills, and agent systems as parts of a controlled product-development workflow.Testing and Quality AssuranceTest interfaces, APIs, workflows, permissions, limits, and failure cases before users discover the problems.Security, Ownership, and OperationsProtect the product, retain control of critical accounts, and prepare the system to be maintained after launch.Self-Hosting Open-Source ApplicationsMove from a maintained open-source repository to a secure, containerised VPS deployment that can be operated, updated, backed up, and recovered.GlossaryTechnical terms explained for product and business decisions.

AI-Native Systems

AI-Native Business SystemsBrownsmith Dynamics documents, structures, and connects existing business systems so approved AI products and automated workflows can interact with them more reliably.Brownsmith Dynamics MCPExplore the privately tested read-only MCP, resources, and provider guidance.Public AI DocumentationAuthoritative public business information for AI systems.Structured Business DataMachine-readable public services, products, courses, and contacts.llms.txtMachine-friendly website and public documentation map.

Product Pages

Fonte UIA developing product concept designed to become the source interface for day-to-day work, turning communication from email, WhatsApp, and Microsoft Teams into trackable work on one Kanban board.Private Agent WorkspaceA familiar private chat where every person can have a personal assistant, every group can have a separate shared helper, and specialists can support planning, research, writing, support, and software work.Web Conversation EngineA Website That Answers Like the Business.Private Model InfrastructureControl the Stack Before Scaling the Use Cases.Workflow Automation HubMove Repeat Work Out of Manual Loops.Data Intelligence WorkbenchTurn Messy Business Data Into Decisions.Growth Intelligence PlatformMake Organic Growth Less Random.Workforce Intelligence SuiteGive HR a System for the Work Between Forms.Contract & Compliance DeskMake Document Review Faster and More Traceable.Industrial Operations PlatformGive Operations Teams Earlier Signals.Healthcare Operations WorkbenchReduce Administrative Drag Across Care Teams.Learning Operations PlatformGive Educators More Time for Students.Security Operations ConsoleHelp Analysts Find the Events That Matter.Property Intelligence SuiteBring Property Data, Leases, and Tenant Work Into One View.Commerce Intelligence PlatformMake the Catalogue Easier to Run and Easier to Buy From.Prompt ComposerReview, Format, and Reuse Prompts Where You Write.

Contact and Discovery

ContactBook an initial workflow and build scoping call.EmailEmail Brownsmith Dynamics about a practical build.XML SitemapMachine-readable route map for crawlers.
Courses / Self-Hosting Open-Source Applications / From Repository to Production
Module 1

From Repository to Production

Build a secure, recoverable deployment from source selection to verified production operation.

149 minutes across 10 published lessons

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Lessons in This Module

  1. Lesson 1

    Self-Hosting Economics and Responsibility

    Decide when replacing a SaaS subscription with self-hosting creates real control and savings rather than hidden operational debt.

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  2. Lesson 2

    Preparing a VPS, DNS, Ports, and TLS

    Prepare a public server and understand how DNS, ports, firewalls, reverse proxies, and TLS carry traffic safely to an application.

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  3. Lesson 3

    Git and Repository Preparation

    Read an upstream repository, pin a deployable version, and create a reversible path for configuration changes.

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  4. Lesson 4

    Building and Inspecting a Docker Image

    Understand images, containers, Dockerfiles, build context, health checks, and the checks required before running unfamiliar software.

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  5. Lesson 5

    Compose, Environment Files, and Secrets

    Describe a multi-service application with Docker Compose while keeping configuration, secrets, networks, and persistent volumes explicit.

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  6. Lesson 6

    Deploying with Coolify or Dokploy

    Use a self-hosted deployment platform to connect a repository or Compose project to domains, TLS, environment variables, logs, and repeatable releases.

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  7. Lesson 7

    OAuth and API Key Management

    Create callback URLs, protect client secrets and API keys, apply least privilege, and rotate credentials without breaking production.

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  8. Lesson 8

    AI APIs and MCP Services

    Connect a self-hosted application to AI APIs or MCP servers while containing credentials, tool permissions, data exposure, and cost.

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  9. Lesson 9

    Private Access with Tailscale

    Use a tailnet to reach administrative or private services without publishing them to the whole internet.

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  10. Lesson 10

    Production Deployment and Recovery Capstone

    Combine repository, Docker, Compose, platform, domain, secrets, access, backup, monitoring, and rollback work into one verified deployment.

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