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🚀 I built Lalye – a product management tool with a full OKR KPI Task Wiki AI workflow + Kanban, Calendar, List, Timeline views

Tyjust music — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 13:38:31 +0000

Hey Devs 👋

I’ve been working on a side project called Lalye — a product management platform that connects your strategic goals with day-to-day execution, all in one place.

As a developer/founder, I was tired of jumping between Notion, Linear, Perdoo, Google Docs, etc. So I built something that aligns everything in a real workflow:

🔗 The Workflow
Everything in Lalye is linked, so your team can stay focused:

🎯 OKRs — Define your objectives and key results

📊 KPIs — Measure what matters and connect them to goals

✅ Tasks — Linked to OKRs and KPIs, so you always know why you're doing something

🧠 AI Suggestions — Smart recommendations to create goals or highlight key priorities

📚 Wiki — Centralized docs tied to tasks or objectives

📅 Task Views
You can manage tasks the way you like:

Kanban – Great for sprint or board-style planning

Calendar – Schedule and visualize upcoming work

List – Fast and lightweight view for day-to-day items

Timeline / Gantt – Plan long-term and track dependencies

⚙️ Tech Stack
SvelteKit – Lightning fast UI with a beautiful dev experience

Supabase – Instant backend with Auth, DB, and Storage

Edge-ready – Optimized for speed and simplicity

🌱 Early Feedback
I already have a few early users who love the clean workflow and say it’s helping them stay focused and organized.
But I want to go further — that’s where you come in.

🧠 I’d love your feedback on:
The overall experience and structure

Anything missing or confusing

Features you’d like to see next

Any dev pain points you’ve experienced in similar tools

🔗 Check it out: https://lalye.com

Thanks for reading! Let me know what you think, and feel free to drop questions, critiques, or ideas — I’m all ears 👂

Building a SaaS with Svelte: How Lalye is Redefining Project Management

Tyjust music — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 18:55:43 +0000

As a founder working on Lalye | lalye.com, a SaaS product designed to help teams manage projects effectively, I wanted to share my journey and why I chose Svelte for building this app. In this post, I'll dive into the reasons why Svelte is an excellent choice for building fast, interactive, and user-friendly applications, and how it helped me create Lalye.

Why Svelte for Lalye?
When I first started developing Lalye, my primary goal was to create a lightweight, fast, and responsive application. There are many frameworks out there, like React, Vue, and Angular, but after considering various options, I chose Svelte. Here’s why:

Simplicity and Developer Experience
One of the main advantages of Svelte is its simplicity. With other frameworks, managing state and reactivity often requires a lot of boilerplate code and external libraries. In Svelte, reactivity is baked into the language itself. You can simply assign a value to a variable, and the DOM updates automatically. This made development faster and more efficient, allowing me to focus on the features that really matter for my users.
Performance
Performance was a top priority for Lalye, especially because project management apps require constant updates to the interface as users interact with their tasks, goals, and data. Svelte compiles to highly optimized vanilla JavaScript, meaning there is no framework overhead in the final output. This leads to smaller bundle sizes and faster load times. Compared to traditional frameworks, Svelte is incredibly lightweight, which is crucial for SaaS apps that need to scale without compromising performance.
Less Boilerplate, More Focus on Product
Unlike frameworks like React or Angular, which require a lot of boilerplate code to get started, Svelte has a much cleaner syntax. I spent less time worrying about how to structure state management, event handling, or lifecycle methods. Everything just works, and I can focus on building the features that users will love, like managing OKRs, tasks, and team performance tracking in Lalye.
Faster Time to Market
Building an MVP quickly was essential for Lalye, and Svelte helped me achieve this. Its simplicity meant I could rapidly iterate on the design, test new features, and deploy changes without the usual overhead of managing complex configurations or dependencies.

How Svelte Helped Me Build Lalye
Lalye is a project management tool that brings together OKRs, KPIs, task management, and team collaboration features in one app. With Svelte, I was able to integrate features seamlessly, providing a smooth user experience:

Interactive Kanban Boards
I needed an interactive Kanban board that would allow users to drag and drop tasks, update statuses, and visualize workflows. Svelte’s reactivity allowed me to easily implement real-time updates on the board without worrying about performance. Tasks update instantly, and the UI doesn’t lag.
Real-Time Collaboration
For teams to collaborate efficiently, real-time synchronization was key. I integrated WebSockets into the app to provide live updates on tasks, goals, and project statuses. Svelte made it straightforward to manage this state and update the UI when new data arrives from the server.
Smooth Transitions and Animations
One of the main aspects I wanted to nail was user experience. In a project management app, users need to move quickly between tasks, project views, and teams. Using Svelte’s built-in transition and animation features, I was able to create smooth transitions between views and interactive elements that feel natural and intuitive.
Optimized for Mobile
With more users working remotely, I needed to ensure Lalye worked flawlessly on mobile. Svelte’s efficient rendering and small bundle size meant that the app loads quickly on mobile devices, even on slower networks. This was important for me as I wanted to reach a global audience and provide a seamless experience regardless of device or location.

Key Features of Lalye Built with Svelte
Here’s a brief overview of the core features of Lalye and how Svelte helped bring them to life:

OKRs & KPIs: Track company objectives and key results, as well as individual performance indicators. Svelte’s reactivity ensures that any updates to OKRs are instantly reflected across the app.

Kanban Board: Easily drag and drop tasks into different columns to manage workflows. Svelte makes it fast and fluid, even with large amounts of data.

Real-Time Collaboration: Live chat and updates between team members. Svelte efficiently handles data updates, ensuring that your app feels responsive at all times.

Custom Dashboards: Customize your team’s dashboard to track relevant metrics and projects. Svelte’s simplicity allowed me to quickly create customizable views for users.

Conclusion: Why Svelte is a Game Changer for SaaS
If you’re building a SaaS product, especially one that needs to be fast, interactive, and easy to maintain, Svelte is an excellent choice. It provides:

Simplified development with less boilerplate.

Improved performance with minimal overhead.

Faster time to market, allowing you to focus on building the product and getting user feedback.

For Lalye, using Svelte was one of the best decisions I made. It helped me create a product that is both powerful and user-friendly, and I’m excited to continue improving it with this framework.

If you're interested in learning more or trying out Lalye, check out Lalye.com and see how we’re transforming project management.

About the Author
I’m the CEO of Lalye, a project management tool built to help teams track their goals, tasks, and performance metrics. I’ve been working in the SaaS space for several years and have a passion for building intuitive, user-first applications. When I’m not coding, you can find me learning new frameworks or exploring the latest trends in tech.

Cet article sur DEV.to met en valeur l'utilisation de Svelte dans le développement de Lalye et explique pourquoi ce framework est une excellente option pour construire des SaaS performants et réactifs.

Why I Changed My Approach to SaaS Design: The Journey of Building Lalye

Tyjust music — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 18:11:47 +0000

Launching a SaaS product is one of the most exciting yet challenging experiences any entrepreneur can face. I recently launched Lalye| lalye.com, a product management platform that combines tasks, OKRs, KPIs, Kanban boards, and more, all designed to help teams track their progress and stay aligned. But as thrilling as it was to see the project come to life, the journey didn’t go exactly as I had planned.

Like many new entrepreneurs, I thought that building a great product would be enough to attract users. However, I quickly learned that there was so much more to it — especially when it comes to design, messaging, and marketing.

In this article, I’ll share why I changed my design approach for Lalye, the mistakes I made with my first landing page, and how I adapted to make my SaaS more engaging and user-friendly.

The Early Struggles: Why My First Landing Page Failed
When I first launched Lalye, I was excited. The product was functional, clean, and delivered value in terms of task management, OKRs, and KPIs. But there was one major issue — I underestimated the power of the landing page.

Vague Messaging
My initial landing page had a generic tagline: “A powerful tool to manage your projects.” It didn’t convey the specific problem Lalye solved or what made it different from other tools like Asana, Trello, or Monday.com. The message didn’t resonate with potential users. Instead of clearly explaining the unique benefits of Lalye, it was a broad statement that could apply to any project management software.
Too Much Text, Not Enough Visuals
One of the biggest mistakes I made was overloading the landing page with text. I thought that explaining every feature and benefit in detail would convince people to sign up. But in reality, people are often looking for quick, digestible information. I didn’t use enough visuals or product screenshots to show the app in action. Without visuals, users couldn’t see how the tool would actually look or feel.
Poor Call-to-Action (CTA)
Another major flaw was that my call-to-action — “Sign Up” — wasn’t visible enough. It was buried at the bottom of the page, making it difficult for visitors to know what action to take next. A strong CTA needs to be front and center, guiding users toward conversion.

The Pivot: How I Changed My Approach
After realizing these mistakes, I decided to revisit the landing page and redesign it. Here’s what I focused on:

Clear and Specific Messaging Instead of using a vague tagline, I refined the messaging to focus on the unique value proposition: “Lalye is a product management platform that helps teams track OKRs, KPIs, tasks, and more — all in one place, without the complexity.”

By clearly stating what Lalye does and the problems it solves, I could immediately communicate the value to my target audience.

Incorporating Visuals and Demos
I swapped out much of the text for visuals. I included animated product demos and screenshots showing how Lalye works in real-time. This allowed users to get a better sense of the app’s interface and functionality, making it more relatable and engaging.
Improved CTA and User Flow
I moved the call-to-action to a more prominent location. It was no longer hidden at the bottom of the page but placed in the header and repeated throughout the page. The CTA was now clear: “Start Using Lalye”. This made it easier for visitors to sign up and try the product without any friction.

The Result: Early Wins and Lessons Learned
Since making these changes, I’ve noticed a significant improvement in the number of people signing up for Lalye. While it’s still early days, the response has been promising. But even with these improvements, I’ve learned that building a successful SaaS isn’t just about having a great product; it’s about constantly learning, iterating, and refining based on user feedback.

Some key lessons I’ve learned along the way:

Messaging is Everything — Clear, specific messaging is critical. Users want to understand exactly what your product does and how it can benefit them.
The Power of Visuals — People want to see the product in action. Demos, screenshots, and videos help bridge the gap between abstract features and practical use.
The Importance of a Strong CTA — Don’t hide the action you want users to take. Make the signup process as seamless as possible.
SEO and Marketing Matter — Building the product is just the beginning. I still need to refine my SEO strategy and explore better ways to engage users through content and other channels.
Final Thoughts: Keep Pushing Forward
Building Lalye has been a huge learning experience, and while it’s been difficult at times, I’m committed to making it work. Like any entrepreneur, I’ve had my moments of doubt. But with each step, I’m getting closer to building something that truly delivers value to users.

If you’re working on a SaaS or side project, my advice is simple: don’t give up. The road is long, but every setback is a chance to improve and get better. Keep iterating, keep learning, and keep pushing forward. The success you’re looking for will come, even if it takes longer than expected.

If you’re interested, you can try Lalye at lalye.com. I’d love to hear your thoughts or feedback on how I can make it even better!

Join the Conversation
Have you faced similar challenges while building your SaaS? What’s worked for you in terms of design, messaging, and marketing? Feel free to share your experiences or ask any questions in the comments!