M Mate Code Studio

Independent Software Engineering Studio

Software that remains
understandable,
reliable, and usable
years after delivery.

Mate Code Studio designs and builds web applications, desktop software, and automation tools with a focus on clarity, maintainability, and long-term value. No shortcuts. No disposable code.

About

A small studio with an engineering-first mindset.

I’m Alex, founder of Mate Code Studio. I build software the way I’d want to inherit it: clear structure, predictable behavior, and a codebase that stays readable as it grows.

If you want systems that are calm to use and calm to maintain, you’re in the right place.

Capabilities

What we build

Practical systems for real usage — web, desktop, automation, and strong data foundations.

Python Applications

Internal tools, client utilities, and business apps built for speed, stability, and clean UX. Desktop builds available (PySide6) when you need a true app experience.

  • Desktop apps (PySide6)
  • Automation scripts & pipelines
  • Data processing & reporting

Database Structures

Clean relational schemas that make reporting easier and future features safer. Designed around real workflows, not guesswork.

  • SQLite / relational schema design
  • Data integrity & validation patterns
  • Analytics-ready tables

Web Platforms

Maintainable web apps with clear routes, templates, and a logic layer that stays organized. Built for long-term iteration — not a one-off demo.

  • Flask apps (auth, dashboards, CRUD)
  • Clean UI systems & responsive layouts
  • Export / reporting (PDF/CSV)

Tech

Tools & technologies

Focused stack — chosen for reliability, maintainability, and shipping quickly without chaos.

Backend

Python Flask Jinja SQL SQLite

Desktop

PySide6 Local DB Packaging

Frontend

HTML CSS Responsive UI Design Systems

Delivery

Git GitHub Documentation Iterative releases

Process

How we work

A structured workflow that keeps delivery predictable and the codebase clean.

01

Discovery & scope

We clarify objectives, users, constraints, and success criteria. Then we define scope and milestones.

Requirements Milestones Scope boundaries
02

Architecture & data design

We design the system structure early: routes/modules, database schema, and key flows. This prevents “patchwork” builds later.

System plan DB schema Core flows
03

Build & iterate

A clean first version ships quickly. Feedback loops refine UX, performance, and edge cases.

Working build Refinements QA fixes
04

Handover & support

Clear handover with documentation, setup notes, and support options. You’re not left with a mystery project.

Docs Deployment notes Support

Recent work

Projects

A small selection — built with structure, real workflows, and long-term maintainability in mind.

Budgeting App

Transaction tracking + analytics with a clean workflow and scalable structure.

Python Flask SQLite
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Automation Toolkit

Scripts that reduce manual work: file workflows, data cleanup, and reporting.

Python Automation Reporting
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Desktop App Prototype

A true desktop app experience with clean navigation and local database storage.

PySide6 SQLite UI
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Let’s build something solid.

If you value clarity, structure, and long-term reliability — choose how you want to contact me.

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