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Building a lightweight HTML Previewer: Why I prioritized "Utility-First" logic.

Hello Indie Hackers,

I'm a Computer Science student at Assam University, and I've just released the first version of HTML Live Preview.

I built this tool because I noticed a gap between complex cloud IDEs and simple browser testing. My goal was to create a "Utility-First" environment where the focus is entirely on the code and the result.

The Stack: I chose the MERN stack for this project to ensure a snappy, responsive frontend experience while maintaining a scalable backend structure. It is currently hosted on Netlify to leverage their edge network for high performance.

Current Focus: I am focusing on minimizing setup friction for new learners and developers who need to verify UI components quickly.

I’m looking for technical feedback on the rendering speed and the interface's simplicity. I'd love to hear how other developers integrate simple utilities like this into their daily workflow.

Live Tool: https://html-livepreview.netlify.app/

Thanks for your time!

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