DEV Community

Data Hub
Data Hub

Posted on

πŸš€ Day 1: I Started Building My Developer Side Hustle in Public

Today I officially launched Dev Suit, a free collection of developer utilities that I'm building as a side hustle while working full-time as a Software Engineer.

🌐 Website: https://dev-suit.vercel.app/
πŸ’» GitHub: https://github.com/yashshah935/Dev_suit

Why I Started

Almost every day, I found myself opening multiple websites just to complete simple tasks:

  • Format JSON
  • Convert data formats
  • Generate UUIDs
  • Encode or decode strings
  • Work with timestamps
  • Use other small developer utilities

Instead of jumping between different tools, I decided to build one platform that brings them together.

Building in Public

I'm documenting the entire journeyβ€”from zero users and zero revenue to (hopefully) a sustainable side business.

I'm also experimenting with AI-assisted development and "vibe coding" to prototype faster, while still reviewing, testing, and improving everything before shipping.

My Goals

  • βœ… Build 50+ useful developer tools
  • βœ… Learn SEO and content marketing
  • βœ… Share progress transparently
  • βœ… Eventually monetize in a way that keeps the core experience free

I'd Love Your Feedback

If you could add one utility to a developer toolbox, what would it be?

Your suggestions will help shape the roadmap.

Project Links

Thanks for reading! I'll be sharing regular updates on what I build, what works, and what I learn along the way.

Top comments (0)