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TizzyApunkt
7y

Just wanna to share my story:

I just quit my job 2 months ago to ramp up my own startup. I will be funded with 2k Euro per month for 1 year to prepare the founding of my startup. Basicly that means i got one year to build backend/frontend/app. I have a friend that is doing some nontech related stuff like business development and shit. Sounds good until now i guess.
But:
Developing all that stuff in a one man show as a junior-like developer is really hard. I did not find another dev who wanted to join me as a sideproject or something.

Do you guys think thats even possible to ramp up all this by myself or am i to optimistic? I mean, i learn a lot atm, but i am a bit scared to fail too.

That should not be whining or shit, just gathering some input of you guys.

(excuse typos and stuff as i am not a native speaker :) )

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  • 5
    7y
    It's a very bold move, all credit for making the commitment. I would say hitting the one year deadline is very dependent on the complexity of your app and your familiarity of the technologies. Best of luck to you.
  • 6
    7y
    The presence of couple of folks near will not let you give up :) I think the team of even 2 devs is better then one. At least you can use each other as rubber duck
  • 2
    7y
    You can do it
  • 2
    7y
    Best of luck mate! If i may ask, what technologies will you be using?
  • 3
    7y
    Don't be afraid to fail!

    If you need some help, is there any part of your project which you could open source and find people to collaborate with?

    I think it's great that you have taken the risk so even if you don't want to open source any of it, I would still be happy to give you a hand if needed. 👍
  • 1
    7y
    @fireeyes for the prototype, or, the mvp of the app i will use Dreamfactory as backend cause i will save some time building an API. For frontend and app I will use React and ReactNative cause i might reuse some code. As this is my first frontend-framework or libary besides jquery and stuff i decided to learn that.
  • 1
    7y
    @kvsm thank you! I guess there will some parts i might opensource. I will decide that in some time when more is done.
  • 5
    7y
    Learn front end
    Let the back end be handled by google service like Firebase
    If you need an app use something like ionic and you should be good

    So i guess i would go that way
    Building the front end using angular
    Backend using firebase
    Mobile apps using ionic that is a framework on top of angular
    Defintaley feasible though
  • 3
    7y
    @yonathanMeguira hopefully i will get this to work with React too as i invested some time in learning it already. As i have to report milestones to my funding organization i will have not the time to switch to angular and ionic for now. But thanks for your advice! Maybe i should have come here earlier :/
  • 8
    7y
    Set goals. Have lists. Don't get stuck in details. Keep moving! When you get stuck, put it on a "later" list and do the next thing. Stick to paradigms and style for consistency so the code can be reworked later. For the backend; Don't overdo the architecture but make it safe. For the frontend; Do user tests and reevaluate your interface. Be prepared to kill darlings. Now, off you go!
  • 3
    7y
    Just do it! Make your dreams come true!
  • 0
    7y
    Being undermanned is a common setup for startups. I myself am a developer working on my own startup and it wasn't until last month that we got funded after 5 months of earning nothing. My suggestion is for you to learn as you go which means more work for less sleep. Think of it as a finals project where everything relies on you but don't forget to have some fun in between because what use is having your own startup if you'll only end up hating what you made in the end?
  • 1
    7y
    i really appreciate all your comments, they give me a lot of hope and makes me feel good about what I am doing.
  • 2
    7y
    Yesterday you said tomorrow. Don't let your dreams be dreams. So just do it!
  • 1
    7y
    @TizzyApunkt can you give us any preview of the project so we can keep updated?

    I would suggest a blog or something to document the startup process and the things you learn along the way - I'm sure a lot of people would find that interesting. Medium.com is a good place to post short articles without having to maintain a blog yourself.

    That's if you have any time, of course. :D
  • 0
    7y
    Thats a neat idea dude. I guess i will have a look at it. Even if nobody would read it i still might increase my english skills :)

    I will share the Link here later on.
  • 1
    7y
    Speak to the target audience and see if they need / want it before spending that much time building anything. It will give you lots of ideas.
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