Building Your First SaaS MVP: The TL;DR Guide

Hey devs! 👋 Want to build your first SaaS MVP but feeling overwhelmed? Here's your 2-minute guide to getting started.

The Essential Checklist

1. Before You Code

• Talk to 10+ potential users
• Find a problem worth solving
• Check if people would actually pay
• Create a simple landing page

2. Must-Have Features

• User authentication
• Basic subscription handling
• Core problem-solving features
• Simple dashboard
• Basic error logging

3. Quick Tips for Success

• Start with a single pricing tier
• Use managed services where possible
• Choose boring, proven technology
• Focus on core features only
• Track basic metrics from day one

4. Common Pitfalls

• Over-engineering
• Perfect UI chase
• Complex pricing
• Feature creep
• Manual operations

Read the full guide to learn about architecture decisions, essential metrics, launch strategies, and detailed development tips →