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Side Projects
Building things outside the day job: testing ideas before building them, shipping a small first version, and finding the time to do it with a full life.
How to secure a vibe-coded app before you launch
To secure a vibe-coded app, lock down the database, keep secret keys out of the browser and the repo, give each tool its own key, and test it logged out.
How to build something on the side with a full-time job and a family
Protect small, regular blocks of time, plan around energy instead of hours, let tools handle the boring parts, and say no early. Here's how I think about it.
Why you should launch a small v1 instead of a perfect product
A small v1 gets real feedback while you still have energy to act on it. A perfect product often never ships. Here's my checklist for good enough to launch.
How to test a side project idea in a weekend before you build it
Talk to five people about their real problem, put up a one-page landing page, add a fake door, and count only commitments as signal. Compliments don't count.