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Starting your own SaaS product is an enticing route for generating additional income, which could potentially become your primary revenue stream. However, as software developers, we often find ourselves drawn towards learning new technologies. We tend to incorporate this new tech stack into our upcoming SaaS projects. Sound familiar? If so, be cautious because this approach might set a trap for you.
Don't get me wrong. If your main goal is to learn a new tech stack and the idea for your SaaS product was primarily to fulfill this curiosity, then go right ahead. However, if your primary objective is to earn revenue or monetize the project, then it's crucial to control the eagerness to experiment with the latest shiny thing in tech.
The smart approach would be to utilize a tech stack that enables you to launch a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) as swiftly as possible. Creating even a basic product to validate is invaluable. Your idea might be unworkable, or it might be good but heading in the wrong direction. The sooner you can gather feedback, the better. You don't want to find yourself wasting significant time on a project that was destined to fail from the start.
So, which tech stack should you choose in such a situation? If your idea can be realized via #nocode tools, then that's your best bet. With these tools, you can build and iterate quickly, validating your idea before you dive deep into technology and start building something more scalable. In my experience, @bubble serves as an excellent tool for this purpose.
However, nocode is not always the solution. While I appreciate anything that boosts my productivity, I often find it quicker to code the solution myself, at least for my own ideas. Even then, it's important to stick to the known tech stack.
But coding from scratch? Not everything, certainly. The core functionality of the product, sure, but the common functionalities surrounding a typical SaaS product can be time-consuming and quickly become monotonous. To solve this, project/SaaS boilerplates or starters are excellent tools.
In my case, I am quite comfortable with TypeScript and its accompanying frameworks/tools, be it React, Node, or Next.js. I firmly believe that using the same programming language for both frontend and backend is optimal for productivity.
Regardless of your preferences, find a starter kit based on a familiar tech stack to accelerate your building process. A simple Google search should provide ample options. However, feel free to reach out if you need any recommendations.
In conclusion, choosing the right tech stack for your SaaS startup is crucial. Balance your curiosity to learn new tech with the practicality of quickly validating and potentially monetizing your project.
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