Martin Baun

The full video is here: https://youtu.be/3g6ajNg0eEQ --- My approach We want to reduce the specs: Well, we can not have a login system - no reset password etc... do not use big fancy js libraries - HTMX and old-fashioned SSR We can just use SQLite. So that’s what we’re going to do

You want to build a SaaS, or optimize your workflow, then you’re the right place my friend Todays’ episode we’ll go through the conceptualization and ideation of my mini SaaS It isn’t actually a SaaS as I wont try to sell it but all the steps are illustrative of how to build a SaaS So you’ll see how to improve your own work flow or guide through the your own creation of a SaaS Simple Tools I like simple tools Simple tools get things done However, most tools are overengineered so this is where we are going to start Just a simple txt (short) The problem we’re going to solve is my own My todo list is a txt document yes, it is not fancy but it is fast, easy and understandable The problem is I can’t share it easily between devices And I don’t want to complicate it as I use it everyday. I don’t want to have slow, bulky click click todo lists. I just want to keep it simple So let’s make that Maybe ways I want to be able to share a todo list between my devices There are many ways to do this, Maybe an app, Maybe common login But we want to get it out of the door fast and efficiently. then we can iterate on our expansion ideas to make a global todo list that will take over the world while making the world a better place So let’s keep it simple My approach We want to do to reduce the spec: Well, we can not have a login system - no reset password it etc.. do not use big fancy js libraries - HTMX and old fashioned SSR And we can just use SQLite, or even an txt file So that’s what we’re going to do Downsides The downsides of not having a login system for your app is that you cannot collect emails to try to upsell people but we will gain so much speed in developing our software that it is worth this risk Also, remember if people can signup, then we’ll need to ensure that spammers do not signup Of course we could use FireBase etc.. but now we have even more distractions and we’re using a company that deleted their motto of “Don’t be evil” Yes, they acutally did that Initial Design This is how I make sketches for webapps I tried all the tools but if you want to get stuff done then simple is the key less is more, usually and thus I ended up with using either ExcaliDraw or just simple drawings Let me show you here

Full video is here: https://youtu.be/z6LUgup3bs0 --- Backing up a sqlite database is extremely simple. Now, you can just copy the file of the database but in some rare cases that might corrupt some data It is better to run the .dump you can do this by having a cronjob just doing `sqlite3 yourdatabase.db “.dump" mybackup.sql` There’s also newer solution such as litestream but again I like to be conservative and dumping works well.

You want to build a SaaS, Or get inspiration for your workflow? Then you’re the right place my friend. This is a no bs step-by-step guide on building an simple SaaS product you’ll see all the tools needed and how they’re used and mindset that helps you build faster Maybe this can inspire you to start your own thing It is not as hard to build the thing as you might expect and this video series is for free So how about subscribing so you wont miss the next video What we will cover What we will cover are: Conceptualization Business Plan Domain hunting The actual programming Setup the production environment CDN to work globally This will be a fictional example, but it will give you an idea of what steps are required Let’s rock and roll

Full video is here: https://youtu.be/z6LUgup3bs0 --- For example, PocketBase uses SQLite and boasts a 10k connection on just a 4-euro Hetnzer machine That’s enough for 95% of the websites out there. So don’t worry about it until it becomes a problem

Full video is here: https://youtu.be/z6LUgup3bs0 --- N+1 is a problem, but not for the SQLite

You wanna start YouTubing? Well, you found the right place I’ll go over how I started How is it going and how you can do it as well. Why should you listen to me instead of Mr Beast? If you’re just starting out it’s better to learn from people at your level The things that work for Mr Beast probably won't work for you or me Let’s get to it Succeed on YouTube? How do you succeed on YouTube? Just start Don’t overthink don’t overlearn it You can only learn by doing and failing Don’t get held up on making things perfect But remember to experiment And you’ll find out what works for you Growth Are you not growing on YouTube or other social media? don’t be discouraged. Let me show you something here real quick here I had my YouTube channel for 1 year and 1 month In the first year, I got 70 subscribers with 95 videos 40 of those subscribers were my friends and family etc.. that I begged to get on The next Month (this month) I have 100 subscribers with around 10 videos Meaning I more than doubled in a month. So don’t be discouraged Keep going But also keep experimenting you won't grow with the same material or the same approach How to get an initial boost When you’re starting out you won't get any views or subscribers Ask your friends to reply and like your videos or your other social posts Replying is super important It won't make bad content go viral but it will give it a little boost On YouTube 7 friends - 40 views If the content is good, it might get 400 or even go viral So it’s super important You can also boost with shorts By repurposing a bigger video into shorts What doesn’t work YouTube content that does not work for new accounts Vlogs and FAQs do not work But let’s back up. Where do you get your views from? People see your video and click People see shorts and click You share with friends When you don’t have a following, A FAQ with a random person is not interesting And you can’t make good shorts of this So you mainly get views from your friends which isn’t enough to make a difference What do work Do you want to make content that actually gets watched? This is what worked for me Things you’re a specialist in and it’s a bit controversial. My video SQLite is Enough got 3700 views and 150 likes Why? I am a specialist in this, and I have a controversial opinion about how you should run your servers. How to record You’re making videos but how do you do it? And what equipment? I’d say buy a cheap microphone and use your phone as a camera That should be enough for most things But the most important thing buy this little circle light that will improve your videos tremendously and it costs almost nothing Editing Your YouTube content should be edited and you should put some nice memes in People's attention is like a goldfish and they want to be entertained So make informative videos, yes but make it easier for yourself to get subscribers Now, basic editing is easy So just get started and remember don’t think about perfection You’ll learn as you go If you have the money for it, hire an editor instead and spend the time on making better videos If you like our edits here, then contact me and we can find a solution for you

The full video is here: https://youtu.be/RlebNi4N-tU --- Let’s be honest, Meetings suck You know it, I know it Everyone knows it Let’s improve on that But first Why do meetings suck? Why do meetings actually suck? There can be a lot of reasons but I think it stems from one main attribute When you have a meeting, usually, one person is talking and others are listening This is unengaging for all except the talker Also, you talk about the work, but you don’t do the work which is boring Add long meetings without a worthwhile agenda and you have something that sucks

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