Database design sucks.
Open a blank schema editor and within minutes you’re lost in IDs, relationships, and naming conventions.
Three weeks ago I decided to build something to fix that.
The Problem
I wanted a way to design databases the same way I think about them—fast, visual, and flexible.
That became Structa, a tool that mixes AI generation with manual editing.
You type something like:
“make me a music app with playlists, likes, and users”
Structa builds the SQL & Prisma schema instantly, lets you edit tables visually, fix validation issues, and export clean code.
Built solo in three weeks with Next.js, Supabase
Getting Roasted on Reddit
My first demo post went up on Reddit.
The feedback was… brutal.
“The demo was painful to watch.”
“I don’t trust the product.”
It hurt—but they were right.
The video dragged, the copy was confusing, and nothing popped.
So I rewrote, redesigned, and simplified everything.
Rebuilding in 24 Hours
The next day I rebuilt most of the app flow: faster generation, clearer UI, higher-contrast visuals, no fluff.
Sometimes the harsh feedback saves you months of mediocrity.
Launch Day Strategy (Zero Network)
No audience. No friends boosting. No Product Hunt track record.
Here’s what I did:
- Posted on Product Hunt at midnight PST.
- Commented on every related launch.
- Replied to everyone who commented on mine.
- Posted in r/SideProject and r/webdev.
Results
After 24 hours:
- #13 Product of the Day
- 118 upvotes
- ~25 users
- Dozens of supportive comments like:
“Structa feels like the perfect blend of AI speed and visual clarity.”
For a solo dev with zero network, that felt huge.
What I Learned
1. Painful feedback is gold.
The roast fixed the product faster than praise ever could.
2. Engagement beats reach.
Replying to every comment mattered more than posting everywhere.
3. Clarity wins.
One simple problem + one clear solution beats a dozen half-features.
What’s Next
Next up:
- Team collaboration and seat-based pricing.
- Better schema diffing for large projects.
- Aiming for 500 users this week.
Still solo, still learning in public.
Try Structa
If you’ve ever wished you could design databases as easily as describing them:
👉 https://trystructa.com
Free demo. No signup required.
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