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I've launched 4 SaaS startups this year - my template
TL;DR: A developer shares a year of launching multiple SaaS products and the lessons learned about focusing on core features and a strong AI-driven development environment. The key takeaway is to prioritize the essential backend components and iterate quickly, avoiding scope creep.
The author pivoted from chasing more development work to building SaaS products after AI disrupted contracts. AI helps scaffold a UI fast, but backend work (dashboard, multi-tenancy, payments, auth, security) dominates timelines. The core rule is to make key upfront choices and apply 80/20 thinking: identify the main value proposition, build only what solves the pain point, and launch. Reuse common components (auth, payments, dashboard) and postpone features like teams until needed. Start with a solid AI development environment and plan for gradual, disciplined expansion.
Question for the room: What core backend features do you prioritize first when starting a new SaaS, and why?
— via dev.to
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