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Building Your First SaaS MVP: The TL;DR Guide

Hey devs! 👋 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

Read the full guide to learn about architecture decisions, essential metrics, launch strategies, and detailed development tips →

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