I Learned to Code to Launch a SaaS. Here’s 10 Lessons I Learned Along the Way.

In September 2020, several months after the pandemic first started, I decided to learn to code. 18 months on, I've just launched my SaaS, Reportr, into public beta. Here, I share what I've learned about building a software-as-a-service (SaaS) tool.

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May 23, 2022•10m read time•From blog.danielcranney.com

Table of contents

🗺️ 1. A roadmap will keep you on track 🏃‍♂️ 2. It’s a marathon, not a sprint.🧰 3. You’ll build your SaaS, then build it again.🔥 4. Having multiple projects helps you avoid burnout.🐞 5. You’ll encounter bugs you think are unsolvable. Embrace these moments, because they are when you learn the most.👷 6. Building in public is invaluable 🖥️ 7. Low-code tools can ease you into the world of backend 🧩 8. You are building a template for future projects.👨‍💻 9. You’re developing more than just coding skills.💭 10. Imposter syndrome is inevitable To conclude