The Non-Overwhelming Side Project Toolkit
Stephen HuffnagleDeploy your next Side Project in Less than an Hour
Making technical choices can be completely overwhelming. You start a new project with a clear vision of what you want to achieve, and are quickly inundated with the murky details. Questions like:
- What language should I start out with?
- What database should I use?
- How should I authenticate users?
- How do I want to deploy my project?
As developers, we love to obsess about the small technical details. The ironic thing is that most side projects will fail because of burnout and improper marketing - very few fail because of the wrong tech stack.
This toolkit will give you everything you need to start your next side project. No more wondering: How do I start? With this code, you can be up and running in the next hour. That includes setting up local development, debugging, user authentication, testing, and deployment. It won't be the most interesting or the sexiest stack, but it will work for you time and time again.
That stack includes:
- Typescript
- Docker
- Heroku
- Postgres
- Auth0
Content:
- All the code you need to start your next side project
- A book explaining how the code is architected, motivations for the technology stack, and how you can build on it in the future
- A recipe list for easy extensions
FAQ
What if I haven't used Docker before?
The book includes a detailed write-up on how Docker works, common gotchas, and how to set it up for easy local development.
What's the refund policy?
If what you see is not what you expected, just reply to the download email within 30 days, and you'll get a full refund. No questions asked.
All the code you need to start your next project