DEV Community: Kamran Omar

50 AI Prompts for Building an Ecommerce Website With Next.js, Node.js, MongoDB, and Stripe

Kamran Omar — Fri, 29 May 2026 15:00:01 +0000

Use these 50 practical AI prompts to plan and build a custom ecommerce website with a Next.js storefront, Node.js backend, MongoDB database, Stripe checkout, and admin dashboard.

After AI, We Moved From 'Can You Code?' to 'Can You Think in Systems?'

Kamran Omar — Fri, 29 May 2026 14:58:08 +0000

AI changed the baseline for software teams. The real differentiator is no longer only coding speed — it is the ability to think in systems, workflows, tradeoffs, and long-term product structure.

Stripe Integration for SaaS Products: What Founders Should Plan Before Launch

Kamran Omar — Fri, 29 May 2026 14:54:19 +0000

Stripe can speed up SaaS launches, but payment setup is rarely just a checkout screen. Here's what founders need to plan before launch.

Why Startups Still Need Senior Engineers After AI

Kamran Omar — Fri, 29 May 2026 14:48:11 +0000

AI can speed up coding, but startups still need senior engineers to make better decisions about scope, architecture, systems, and product direction.

vibe coding — trending topic, highest traffic potential

Kamran Omar — Fri, 29 May 2026 14:30:48 +0000

Cursor, Bolt, and Lovable are genuinely useful for prototypes. But there are real limits that break most AI-generated products before they reach serious users.

Stop Guessing Your Marketing Performance — Use This Free UTM Builder Instead

Kamran Omar — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 07:01:40 +0000

Most people share links…

but don’t really know what happens after that.

Where did the traffic come from?
Which post actually worked?
Which campaign is wasting money?

Without tracking — you're just guessing.

The Problem

If you're running:

LinkedIn posts
Paid ads
Email campaigns

You need data.

But most people either:

don’t use UTM parameters
or make mistakes while creating them

The Simple Fix

I built a free tool that makes this super easy:

https://marquefactory.com/tools/utm-builder/?utm_source=devto&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=utm_tool_launch&utm_content=post_1

You can generate clean UTM URLs in seconds.

What It Helps You Do

Track traffic source (LinkedIn, ads, email)
Measure campaign performance
Avoid manual errors
Keep your links organized

Real Example

Instead of sharing:

https://shortiq.io/register

You share:

https://shortiq.io/register?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=spring_launch_2026

Now you actually know what’s working.

Why This Matters

Good marketing is not about posting more.

It’s about understanding what works — and doing more of it.

Try It

Start here:

https://marquefactory.com/tools/utm-builder/?utm_source=devto&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=utm_tool_launch&utm_content=cta

Takes less than 10 seconds.

If you're building products or running campaigns, this will save you time and help you make better decisions.

I built a simple link tracking tool because I was tired of guessing campaign results

Kamran Omar — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 07:57:10 +0000

When you're working on multiple projects or campaigns, one thing becomes obvious very quickly:

We share links everywhere…
but we rarely know what actually works.

You post on LinkedIn.
You send emails.
You run ads.

And then you check results… and it’s mostly assumptions.

The problem I kept facing

In most cases, I couldn’t clearly answer:

Which post actually drove traffic?
Which campaign performed better?
Where are users really coming from?

Yes, tools like Google Analytics exist, but setting things up properly (especially UTMs) is either:

too manual
inconsistent
or just skipped

And when you're moving fast, you don’t want that friction.

So I built something simple

I decided to build a small tool for myself.

Nothing over-engineered. Just something practical.

The idea was simple:

Create short links quickly
Attach UTM parameters easily
Track clicks in real time
See actual traffic sources without digging

That’s how ShortIQ started.

👉 You can check it here: https://shortiq.io

How Startups Waste Thousands on Software Development (And How to Avoid It)

Kamran Omar — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:40:17 +0000

🚨 The harsh truth

Most startups don’t fail because of bad ideas.

They fail because of bad execution in software development.

After working on multiple systems (SaaS, marketplaces, mobile apps), I’ve seen the same mistakes again and again.

Here are the biggest ones 👇

❌ 1. Hiring cheap instead of hiring right

Founders often think:

“Let’s save money and hire cheaper developers”

What happens:

poor architecture
delays
constant bugs
full rebuild later

👉 Result: You spend 2–3x more.

❌ 2. No clear MVP strategy

Many startups try to build:

too many features
complex dashboards
unnecessary integrations

👉 Instead of validating the idea first.

❌ 3. Ignoring system architecture

This is the silent killer.

Without proper planning:

scaling becomes impossible
performance drops
costs increase

❌ 4. No long-term technical partner

Freelancers can build features.

But startups need:

guidance
architecture decisions
scalability planning

✅ What actually works

The startups that succeed usually:

✔ Start with a focused MVP

✔ Work with experienced developers

✔ Think long-term from day one

✔ Build scalable architecture

💡 Real example

We’ve worked on platforms in:

EdTech (HiPeKids)
Food delivery systems
Trading platforms

Where early architecture decisions made a huge difference in scaling.

🚀 If you're building a SaaS or startup

Before writing a single line of code, ask:

What is the simplest version of my product?
How will this scale in 6–12 months?
Do I have the right technical partner?

👉 Need help building your product?

If you're working on a startup, SaaS, or custom platform:

We help founders build scalable systems using:

Node.js / MERN stack
Next.js
Cloud architecture

👉 https://marquefactory.com/software-development-company-europe

🎯 Final thought

Good development doesn’t just build your product.

It protects your business from future problems.