Could you keep your app alive without the tool that built it?
A quick, honest self-check across the six day-2 skills. Score yourself, then follow the next step that fits.
Get started: Read the reading map
In plain English
Answer ten yes/no questions about your app. Your score points you to the right place to start. It measures readiness and awareness, not whether your app is actually secure.
When to use this
- Right after shipping, to see what to prioritize
- When you feel unsure but do not know where the gaps are
- Before you add payments, logins, or anything that touches personal data
Score yourself: 1 point for each "yes"
- I can explain, in plain words, what each main part of my app does.
- I know where my app's data actually lives.
- I have a backup of my app and its data that I have actually tested.
- If my AI or no-code tool disappeared tomorrow, I could keep the app running.
- I know which parts of my app touch payments or personal data.
- I can make a small change and safely undo it if it breaks something.
- I know how to read an error message well enough to search for help.
- I can export my data and, ideally, my code from the tools I use.
- I have a simple routine for updates and maintenance.
- I know when a problem is beyond me and it is time to hire a professional.
What your score means
0–3: Just getting oriented
Start by understanding what you built. Read-first literacy will make everything else easier.
4–7: Getting there
You have the basics. Shore up security and maintenance so a small problem does not become a big one.
8–10: In good shape
You are day-2 capable. Focus on truly owning your stack and extending it safely.
A high score is not a security certificate — This check measures awareness and habits, not the actual security of your app. Even a perfect score is directional. For real risk-spotting, use the detection-first security self-audit.
Turn your score into a plan
Grab the checklists and templates that match where you are.
Browse the toolkit · Do the security self-audit
Readiness check FAQ
Does a high score mean my app is safe?
No. It means you are aware and have good habits. Security depends on the actual app; use the security self-audit and get professional review for payments, logins, and personal data.
How long does it take?
About two minutes. It is ten yes/no questions.
Do I need to be technical to answer?
No. If a question is unclear, that is a useful signal, and the linked hub will help you close that gap.
What if I score low?
That is completely normal for a freshly shipped app. Start with Understand and work through the path at your own pace.
Do you store my answers?
No. This is a self-scored check: you count your own yes answers, and nothing you tick is sent anywhere or stored.
Kodbe is an independent publication about maintaining and owning software you built with AI or no-code tools. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Kodbe Inc (the Albany, GA educational nonprofit), Kodobe, Kodable, or Kodu.