The Journey of Creating 100 Web Apps
Over the past year, I've built and launched 100+ web applications as part of a personal challenge. This is my reflection on what I learned from this intense experience.
What I Built
- 12 Full-Stack SaaS Applications
- 37 Utility & Productivity Tools
- 15 Open Source Design Components
- 36 Experimental Prototypes
Key Takeaways
Speed is King
Focus on fast development workflows. Use templates, boilerplates, and pre-configured stacks to minimize setup time.
Define Exit Criteria
Every project needs a clear goal and end point. This helps maintain velocity and prevents scope creep.
Development Rhythm
I developed a rhythm that worked for me:
Monday - Concept & Scope
Spend 30 minutes sketching the core concept and defining 3 key features.
Tuesday - Setup
Start with a boilerplate and add basic routing/state management.
Wednesday - Core Features
Build the most important 1-2 features that validate the concept.
Thursday - Polish
Add UI refinements and accessibility improvements.
Friday - Deploy
Deploy to production and write documentation/APIs.
Saturday - Iterate
Add optional features or refactor if needed.
Sunday - Reflect
Write a micro-post about the project and what worked well.
Tools & Technologies
Primary Framework
React (Next.js for SSR/static sites)
UI Library
Tailwind CSS with UI components
Devops
Vercel for CI/CD and hosting