The latest articles on DEV Community by Alessandro Rasulo (@alex9978). https://dev.to/alex9978 https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F2795773%2Fd9e48cfb-2450-4ecf-8f2f-db98a3b07c0b.jpg https://dev.to/alex9978 en Alessandro Rasulo Sun, 03 May 2026 15:40:35 +0000 https://dev.to/alex9978/how-i-built-fixerlab-a-simple-tool-to-organize-repair-workflows-3koe https://dev.to/alex9978/how-i-built-fixerlab-a-simple-tool-to-organize-repair-workflows-3koe <p>Running a repair shop can get messy fast: scattered tickets, customers asking for updates, parts to order, overlapping deadlines.<br><br> As a developer and maker, I’ve been in that situation myself — and that’s why I built <strong>FixerLab</strong>.</p> <p>FixerLab is a web app designed for <strong>technicians, repair shops, and hobbyists</strong> who want to keep their workflow organized without relying on spreadsheets, random chats, or overly complex enterprise software.</p> <h2> Why I Built It </h2> <p>After talking with several repair professionals (and experiencing the pain points firsthand), I realized there was no tool that was:</p> <ul> <li> <strong>Simple</strong> enough to use daily </li> <li> <strong>Fast</strong> and mobile-friendly </li> <li> <strong>Designed around real repair workflows</strong> </li> <li> <strong>Clear</strong> about the status of each job (Diagnosis, Waiting for Parts, Ready, Delivered…)</li> </ul> <p>Most existing tools target large companies, not the people actually working at the repair bench.</p> <h2> What FixerLab Does </h2> <p>Here are the core features:</p> <ul> <li> <strong>Ticket management</strong> with status, priority, and notes </li> <li> <strong>Parts tracking</strong> for components and materials </li> <li> <strong>Repair history</strong> by customer and device </li> <li> <strong>Clean dashboard</strong> to highlight urgent jobs </li> <li> <strong>Mobile support</strong> for use directly in the workshop </li> </ul> <p>I’m actively adding new features based on user feedback.</p> <h2> Tech Stack </h2> <p>FixerLab is built with:</p> <ul> <li> <strong>SvelteKit</strong> </li> <li><strong>Go + PostgreSQL</strong></li> <li> <strong>TailwindCSS</strong> </li> </ul> <p>I chose a modern but lightweight stack to keep development fast and scaling simple.</p> <h2> Want to Try It? </h2> <p>FixerLab is live here:<br><br> <strong><a href="https://fixerlab.app" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://fixerlab.app</a></strong></p> <p>If you work in a repair shop — or repair devices as a hobby — I’d love to hear your feedback.<br><br> I’m building FixerLab <em>together</em> with the community of technicians.</p> productivity saas webdev