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The Bootstrapped Founder

319: My SaaS Server Exploded (& How I Salvaged It)

May 10, 2024
19:38
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Explore setbacks and insights in software development, efficient deployment using Laravel Forge, reversible database changes, turning failures into progress, and leveraging business growth strategies. Learn from challenges and experiment for success.
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  • Importance of reversibility in software development highlighted through setbacks and insights gained.
  • Learning from failures in software development emphasized as opportunities for insight and continuous improvement.

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Refactoring the Transcription Gearing System

The host dedicated a day to refactoring the transcription gearing system of their business, POTSGAN. This involved tackling the heart of where the business builds its value through a deep dive into the safeguards and mental exercises to handle setbacks. Due to interruptions, the host hadn't had substantial time for software development. By reconfiguring their schedule to limit calls to two days a week, they managed to focus on software building and implemented an internal queue system for efficient project management.

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