Nova Sidera — Engineering Logbook Practical notes on software development, SEO, GEO, and building products from Montenegro. https://novasidera.top/blog/ en Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Building an AI Video Editor Agent: Architecture Lessons from Production UX Work https://novasidera.top/blog/ai-video-agent-architecture/ https://novasidera.top/blog/ai-video-agent-architecture/ Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT How we designed an agentic video editing assistant — ingest, propose, refine loops, tool orchestration, and mobile UX patterns. Technical architecture lessons for founders shipping AI agents in 2026. European Accessibility Act 2025: What Website Owners Must Fix Before the Deadline https://novasidera.top/blog/european-accessibility-act-2025/ https://novasidera.top/blog/european-accessibility-act-2025/ Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT The EAA applies from June 28, 2025. If you sell to EU consumers online, your website and e-commerce flows likely must meet WCAG 2.1 AA. Here is a practical compliance checklist. Fixed Price vs Time and Materials vs Dedicated Team: Which Pricing Model Fits Your Project? https://novasidera.top/blog/fixed-price-vs-time-and-materials/ https://novasidera.top/blog/fixed-price-vs-time-and-materials/ Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Compare fixed-scope projects (from €4,500), Time & Materials (€55–€95/hr), and dedicated teams (from €6,500/mo). Decision framework for founders choosing how to buy software development. Generative Engine Optimization (GEO): How to Get Cited by ChatGPT and Perplexity https://novasidera.top/blog/generative-engine-optimization/ https://novasidera.top/blog/generative-engine-optimization/ Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT GEO is the practice of structuring content so AI search engines cite your brand. Covers llms.txt, entity clarity, citation patterns, and measurable tactics for 2026. How Much Does an MVP Cost in 2026? A Realistic Budget Breakdown https://novasidera.top/blog/mvp-development-cost-2026/ https://novasidera.top/blog/mvp-development-cost-2026/ Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT MVP development in 2026 typically runs €4,500–€50,000 depending on scope, team location, and platform. Here is how to estimate yours — with a line-item breakdown founders actually use. Nearshore Software Development in Montenegro: Costs, Quality, and When It Beats Western EU https://novasidera.top/blog/nearshore-development-montenegro/ https://novasidera.top/blog/nearshore-development-montenegro/ Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Montenegro and the Western Balkans offer nearshore delivery at 40–60% lower cost than Germany or the Netherlands — with EU timezone overlap and growing English proficiency. A founder's comparison guide.