Adnan Umar | COO & Co-Founder

Biggest trap in software isn’t building the wrong thing. It’s refusing to build the thing at all because you think you need a massive budget, a 10-person agency, and six months of planning. If your idea is still sitting in a Notebook or a messy Google Doc because you’re waiting for "the right amount of funding," you are playing the wrong game. The tools have changed. The speed of execution has changed. You do not need a bloated, full-scale corporate infrastructure to prove your concept works. You need an answer to one simple question: Does anyone actually want this? When I build and launch platforms, I don’t start with a massive, over-engineered matrix of features. I focus on three simple pillars: ⭐ One core problem solved flawlessly. ⭐ A clean, secure database that doesn't leak data. ⭐ A simple way for a user to input information and pay for the value. That’s it. You don’t need a $20k budget to launch a production-ready application. You can solo-build a highly functional, multi-app system with live billing and real users with almost zero infrastructure waste - if you focus strictly on clean execution over feature bloat. Stop overcomplicating the backend before you even have a front-facing customer. If you have an idea trapped in your brain because you think it's too expensive or too complicated to build yourself, pull it out. Strip away 80% of the features you think you need. Find the absolute core value, build that layer perfectly, and ship it. The market rewards speed and clarity, not expensive roadmaps. What is the one core feature your idea can't live without? Let's break it down in the comments below. #SaaS #BuildingInPublic #MVP #Solopreneur #Founder #Startups

"Launch it first. Make it perfect later." You don’t need an infinitely scalable, hyper-isolated cluster for zero users. Infrastructure follows traction. Real feature requests only surface when your software is live in the wild. Stop over-engineering and get it live. #SaaS

An average idea that is live in production will always beat a "perfect" idea that is stuck in your head. In business and software, unreleased ideas have a market value of exactly zero dollars. It is easy to spend weeks tweaking a slide deck, rewriting a BUSINESS PLAN, or over-engineering a piece of code because you want it to look perfect before anyone sees it. But the truth? The market does not care about your plans. It only cares about what you ship. To borrow a brutal truth from Alex Hormozi: "I would rather be a failure than a coward." Sitting on an idea because you are afraid of what people will think isn't "planning." It is just hiding. Falling flat on your face because you took a shot makes you a builder. Staying on the sidelines makes you a spectator. When you launch: 1. You get real feedback from real users. 2. You find out what actually breaks. 3. You start collecting real data instead of making guesses. Shipping fast doesn't mean building sloppy work. It means having the discipline to cut out the fluff, focus on the core value, and put it in front of the world. Stop overthinking the roadmap. Build the core version, push it live, and fix it in public. To the builders and founders on my feed: What is one thing you are holding back on launching right now because it doesn't feel "ready" yet? 👇 #Startups #Entrepreneurship #Launch #Productivity #Execution #MVP

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@ibuildthecloud @pmddomingos Not 0 probably 4-5K

@pmddomingos Honestly to zero? That seems a bit unlikely.

RIP Stack Overflow.

Frontend is WAY harder for AI than backend. That's because it's flying blind. It can't test the code in the environment where it's running - the browser. Here's how to hook up AI to your browser:

I’ve been a developer for 10 years. I’ve mastered languages. I’ve optimized databases. I’ve built systems that handle millions of requests. But last week, a Junior dev outperformed me. He didn’t know how to write a complex program. He couldn’t explain the difference between a proper monoloth and a microservice. He didn't even know how the code worked in some parts. But he knew how to talk to the Agents. He orchestrated three AI workers. One for the frontend. One for the backend logic. One for the unit tests. In 4 hours, he pushed a feature that would have taken me 3 days. I felt a cold shiver. "Is this it?" I thought. "Am I finally the legacy hardware?" But then I looked at his PR. It was fast. It was functional. But it was… fragile. It lacked architectural vision. It had security holes that only someone who has been "burned" would see. It was a house built on sand. That’s when I realized the truth about 2026. The "Senior" title isn't about how fast you type anymore. It's about how well you judge. We are moving from being "builders" to being "architects." From "coders" to "composers." If you’re a veteran feeling left behind by AI: Don’t compete on speed. Compete on wisdom. The machine can write the notes. Only you can write the symphony.

This Reddit user shared his Ultimate No BS $0 Techstack Bookmark to ship your next Big Product ! 1. IDE - Google's AntiGravity (100% free + higher access if you use student ID) 2. Al Documentation - SuperDocs (100% free & open source) 3. Database - Supabase (Nano plan free, enough for basic needs) 4. Authentication - Stack Auth ( Free upto 10K users) 5. LLM (AI Model) - OpenRouter or Gemini via Al Studio for testing and a custom tuned model by Unsloth Al for production. ( You can fine-tune models using Unsloth literal in a Google Colab Notebook ) 6. Version Maintenance/Distribution - Github/Gitlab ( both totally free and open source ) 7. Faster Deployment - Vercel ( Free Tier Enough for Hobbyists ) 8. Analytics PostHog, Microsoft Clarity & Google Analytics ( All 3 are free and independent for different tracking )

@KooKiz The 'Single Argument Paradox' strikes again! It's one of those rare spots where C#'s helpfulness backfires. It treats the params array as the first-class target.

I ran into an unexpected gotcha with target typing in C#. When calling a params method, the new() is interpreted as an array creation (new T[]()) instead of the element (new T()). It's understandable but annoying. It's especially confusing because it only happens when passing a single argument. With multiple arguments, the ambiguity is lifted and the compiler is able to figure out the intent.

Your inbox is about to get a lot smarter (and nerdier). Michael Jolley just launched his new .NET newsletter. Get on the list. 👇 Sign up here: hubs.li/Q03-6SKr0 cc: @michaeljolley #dotnet

@EdCharbeneau @dometrain Exactly what the market needs right now. Moving beyond the 'Hello World' of AI into production-ready .NET integration is where the real value lies.

I am pleased to announce that my new AI course is now available on @dometrain . For #dotnet developers looking to become the go-to person for AI on your team in 2026, this course is designed for you. Explore the course here: dometrain.com/take/course/ge…

Have you subscribed to the @code podcast yet?!?!?! vscodepodcast.com Some fantastic pods: - Building OSS with @spf13 - Chat Modes with @burkeholland - Agent Memory with @digitarald - Learning with AI with @stolinski - Coding agents with @BrigitMurtaugh - Tons more!

@JamesMontemagno The power of a tool is often measured by its ecosystem. Seeing Awesome Copilot grow with community-driven skills is a huge win for developer productivity.

I love seeing Awesome Copilot fill up with skills, instructions, and more! Super easy to install through the extension. marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName…

@HassanRezkHabib Moving from decentralized compute to decentralized data is the final boss of DeAI. Attribution and ownership are the biggest hurdles for creators right now solving that via PeerLLM would be a massive win for the ecosystem.

Decentralized compute was only the beginning. The next phase of PeerLLM is about decentralized data, built in a way where no single entity owns the full picture, and creators retain attribution and control. I shared a deep dive on how this fits into a larger vision of decentralized intelligence across data, decision, and direction. If you’re thinking about where AI infrastructure should be heading long-term, this one’s for you. blog.peerllm.com/peerllm/update…

@unclebobmartin Clojure + Quil is such a powerhouse combination for high-performance visuals. Using an event-driven GUI for AI experimentation sounds like a brilliant way to handle real-time data flows. Can't wait to see what 'pushing the limits' looks like.

The app I’m building is not a traditional web app. It is a desktop Clojure app using an event driven GUI. (Quil). I chose this platform because I want to push the limits of the AI.

@rahulpnath Moving beyond simple roles to policy-based logic is a must for any modern app. Great breakdown of the requirements and handlers!

🔐 Policy-Based Authorization in ASP NET Core rahulpnath.com/blog/policy-ba… ASP NET Core’s policy-based authorization framework provides a clean and flexible way to express access control rules — moving beyond simple role checks. In this post, I break down the building blocks behind it: ✅ Policies, requirements, and requirement handlers ✅ Registering custom handlers and applying policies to controllers Whether you’re securing APIs, MVC apps, or microservices, understanding these concepts helps design more maintainable and expressive authorization logic.

@hasan_ab_hasan A vital reminder. We often get so caught up in the 'analytics' that we forget there is a real person on the other side of the screen. One 'thank you' from a person you actually helped is worth more than a thousand empty likes. Impact over vanity metrics, always.

Creating content online shouldn’t be only about business and money. Shift your mindset: Even if 1 person reads your post… you’re helping a human being. And honestly? We need that today more than ever. We need to be humans again. We need to help each other. Don’t chase likes. Don’t chase clicks. Imagine one person reading something you wrote and thinking: “Okay… I needed this.” “Let me try again.” “Let me start.” “Let me stop quitting.” That’s impact. So every time you post, think value first. Don’t say “I have nothing to share.” Don’t say “I can’t.” You can share: - a failure you learned from - your journey learning something new - a mindset shift that helped you - a simple lesson you already know - a mistake you wish you avoided - a small win that can give someone hope There are millions of people who want to learn. Millions who want to feel inspired. Millions who just need a reminder that they’re not alone. Put money aside for a second… and think: - What if this post changes someone’s day? - What if it changes their direction? - What if it changes their life? That alone will keep you motivated. Yes... do business. Yes... make money. Yes... monetize. But don’t let the game manipulate you and steal your humanity. Why not do it all… while helping?

@corbin_braun Only Apps or SaaS as well?

I’ll market your app for free to my 140K+ YouTube audience. Why? Because most founders aren’t losing to distribution. Your app is just bad. If you’re confident it’s not, reply.

@nickchapsas System Update: 2025 Driver Standings. Old State: Championships = 0New State: Championships = 1Compilation successful.

Can someone explain this to me in programming terms?