Building Your First SaaS MVP: The TL;DR Guide
Hey devs! π Want to build your first SaaS MVP but feeling overwhelmed? Here's your 2-minute guide to getting started.
The Essential Checklist
1. Before You Code
- Talk to 10+ potential users
- Find a problem worth solving
- Check if people would actually pay
- Create a simple landing page
2. Must-Have Features
- User authentication
- Basic subscription handling
- Core problem-solving features
- Simple dashboard
- Basic error logging
3. Quick Tips for Success
- Start with a single pricing tier
- Use managed services where possible
- Choose boring, proven technology
- Focus on core features only
- Track basic metrics from day one
4. Common Pitfalls
- Over-engineering
- Perfect UI chase
- Complex pricing
- Feature creep
- Manual operations
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