When I was 15, I wrote my first programs on a C64. Later came Pascal, PHP, Java, JSP, and even a phase working with COBOL and JCL on OS/390 in a bank. For many years, writing software was a big part of my life — until I slowly drifted away into building PowerPoints instead of building products.
Lately, with so much happening in tech, I realized how much I miss the fun of creating things, experimenting, and working on my own ideas. That’s when I came across the 40 ideas in 40 weeks challenge. It immediately clicked. Maybe this is exactly what I need: shipping small ideas quickly, avoiding the perfection trap, and learning by delivering every single week.
My goal is simple: small but finished.
My Starting Stack
- Languages: TypeScript + Python
- Frontend: React + component library
- Backend: Serverless functions (Vercel / Netlify)
- Database: Supabase (Postgres + Auth)
- Hosting: Vercel / Netlify
- Tools: VS Code, GitHub, CI from GitHub to Vercel/Netlify
Weekly Plan
- Pick one idea
- Build a minimal but real version
- Publish: demo, GitHub link, or blog post
- Reflect: What was the objective? What did I learn?
I’m excited — and a bit nervous if I can allocate enough time — but mostly ready to rediscover the joy of building. Let’s get started.
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