As we're gearing up for 2024, I'm seriously considering creating a Micro SaaS. It's an area with potential for someone with both software engineering skills and an entrepreneurial mindset, and I think it's high time to test the waters.

I'm particularly drawn to the unique advantages of Micro SaaS: the lower initial costs in time and money and the ability to focus more on a specific niche. Hopefully, I can fill a gap that larger companies might miss.

Ideas? Plenty are swirling around in my head. Maybe an automated content curation platform or tool to help freelancers manage their workload and clients more efficiently? We’ll see.

Regarding the technical side, I know I need to be strategic. I’ve seen too many teams flounder because they chose fashionable tech, not the one that was sustainable and cost-effective in the long run. So, I’m going with a NextJs stack, possibly with some Go micro-services.

The first step will be defining a Minimum Viable Product (MVP). It's all about producing a workable product with the minimum necessary features, gathering feedback, and refining it. Launching is just the beginning… but we’re not quite there yet.

The journey into the Micro SaaS world seems like a perfect blend of technical challenge and entrepreneurial spirit. It's not just about building a software product; it's about creating an experience that resonates with me and those using what I’ve created. I look forward to delving into this, learning, growing, and hopefully, succeeding. And who knows, maybe I can document the journey with a few videos 😄

If you're curious about this journey and want to know more, do check out the full article. 🚀💼🖥️

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This week’s video

This week, we dive into the clash between OpenAI’s board and Sam Altman, the CEO

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