About Hare & Tortoise
Fast when it matters, meticulous where it counts — where AI speed meets human craft.
The Story Behind Our Name
Inspired by Aesop’s fable, we believe exceptional results come from the balance of speed and wisdom. We’ve built a model that pairs AI-accelerated delivery with senior engineering oversight.
The Hare: AI Speed
Intelligent agents (e.g. Cursor with MCPs) automate repeatable work, generate scaffolding, and streamline documentation — shrinking timelines from months to weeks.
But speed without direction can introduce risk. That’s why our automation always runs inside clearly defined guardrails.
The Tortoise: Human Expertise
With over a decade in professional web engineering, we design robust architectures, enforce security and accessibility, and ensure maintainability over the long term.
Every release is reviewed by a senior engineer. Human judgement leads; AI assists.
Experience & Expertise
Senior engineering leadership with modern stacks and accessible, secure delivery — serving SMEs, charities and start-ups across the UK.
Years in the field
A decade of real-world delivery across design systems, APIs, and cloud-native apps.
Projects shipped
From marketing sites to complex web apps — with a focus on security and maintainability.
Responsive support
Pragmatic SLAs and clear comms — not vague “24/7” promises.
Our Methodology
AI does the heavy lifting; humans set the rules. The result is faster delivery without compromising quality.
AI-Powered Delivery
AI-assisted scoping for crystal-clear requirements and phased delivery plans.
Agent-accelerated builds connected to Jira → Git → CI/CD for rapid iteration.
Automated tests where it counts; boilerplate and documentation generated fast.
Performance checks and telemetry baked in from day one.
Human Oversight & Strategy
Architecture decisions, security patterns, and data privacy by design (GDPR-aware).
Accessibility reviews to WCAG 2.2 AA and usability checks with real content.
Code review and refactoring standards to maintain quality over time.
Clear, frequent communication: roadmaps, demos, and acceptance checkpoints.
Our Values
The principles that guide everything we do — from scoping to support.
Quality First
Enterprise standards: robust architecture, maintainable code, and human QA.
Security by Design
Best practices and reviews embedded throughout the lifecycle — not bolted on at the end.
Transparent Communication
Plain-English updates, demos, and acceptance checkpoints to avoid surprises.
Accessible by Default
We design and build to WCAG 2.2 AA so more people can use your product — and love it.
Ready to work together?
Tell us your goals and constraints — we’ll recommend the right path and a clear, phased plan.