Let’s be honest: Jira is for enterprise meetings, not for solo developers building on a Saturday night.
If you’ve ever spent more time configuring a sprint than actually writing code, you’ve experienced "Project Management Bloat." When you're building a side project, you don't need a corporate oversight tool. You need a Command Center.
The Problem with "Heavy" Tools
Most PM tools are built for managers, not creators. They prioritize reporting over shipping. For a solo dev, this leads to:
Context Switching: Jumping between 5 different apps to see your bugs, docs, and tasks.
Friction: Spending 10 minutes filling out fields for a bug that takes 2 minutes to fix.
The "Void": Closing a ticket feels empty. There’s no sense of progress.
The Minimalist Approach: The DevHub
I spent months trying to find a balance between "too simple" and "too complex." I ended up building the DevHub in Notion. It’s designed around a single philosophy: Stay in one place.
Instead of complex workflows, it uses a Bug Tracking system (Open → In Progress → Testing → Resolved) and a Task Database for managing tasks.
GET THE BASIC VERSION
I’m a big believer in building in public and giving back to the community. I’ve released a Basic version of the DevHub that includes the core Central Command Hub, The Project, Tasks, Bug Tracking, Docs, and Learning Resources database.
You can grab the Basic version here and start cleaning up your workflow today.
Why It’s Different
Linked Database Architecture: Your bugs, projects, tasks, docs, and learning resources are connected. No more "where did I put that technical spec?"
Reduced Cognitive Load: One dashboard. Everything you need for the day is surfaced automatically.
If you’re tired of fighting your tools, stop using enterprise software for your dream projects. Keep it lean, keep it fast, and keep shipping.
What’s your current stack for managing side projects? Let’s talk in the comments.
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