How I Built JsonSilo: A Solo Developer’s Story of Growth and Resilience
Hello,
I'm Jairon Landa, the founder of JsonSilo.com —the best JSON file hosting service on the internet (soon). What started as a small side project has now grown to handle over 12+ million requests every month! 📈
How It Started
I built JsonSilo during my free time—after my 9-to-6 job and on weekends. There were a lot of ups and downs, from dealing with unexpected server issues to debugging late at night.
At times, I questioned whether it was worth it. But my goal was clear: to create a seamless and reliable way for developers to host their JSON files without the hassle of managing servers or storage.
JsonSilo in Numbers
Since launching, JsonSilo has grown steadily. We now have 1,532 registered users, with 13 lifetime plan members and 3 new subscriber in January 2025.
Every new user is a reminder that even a solo-built project can provide real value. This is just the beginning, and I’m excited to see where JsonSilo goes next! 🚀
Why Developers Love JsonSilo
JsonSilo allows developers to host their JSON files in available regions, including the US, EU, and SG, ensuring flexibility and reliability. With low-latency performance and high uptime, it’s built for demanding applications.
Since launching, I’ve received amazing feedback from developers who use JsonSilo for configuration files, dynamic content, and API responses. One user even shared:
"JsonSilo saved me hours of backend work—now I can focus on building
my app instead of managing infrastructure!"
Lessons Learned While Building JsonSilo
Building JsonSilo has been an incredible learning experience. I’ve gained deep insights into API performance optimization, database scaling, and efficient caching strategies.
One of the biggest lessons was optimizing PostgreSQL queries to handle millions of requests smoothly—something I had to fine-tune through trial and error.
The Tech Behind JsonSilo
To build JsonSilo, I chose a modern, scalable tech stack:
- Backend: FastAPI – for high-performance API handling
- Frontend: Next.js – for a fast and interactive UI
- Database: PostgreSQL – to store and manage JSON data efficiently
This stack ensures JsonSilo is fast, reliable, and easy to scale as demand grows.
Overcoming Technical Challenges
One major challenge I faced was ensuring high availability across multiple regions while keeping response times low. I had to:
- Fine-tune FastAPI to handle concurrent requests efficiently.
- Implement caching strategies to reduce database load.
- Optimize database indexing and query performance to serve large-scale traffic.
After overcoming these hurdles, JsonSilo now delivers JSON files in milliseconds, making it a reliable choice for developers worldwide.
To all solo developers out there
Building something on your own is tough. There will be late nights, frustrating bugs, and moments of doubt. But every challenge you overcome is a step toward something great.
Keep pushing forward, keep learning, and don’t be afraid to launch. Your side project today could be the tool that helps thousands tomorrow. Stay consistent, trust the process, and build something you’re proud of. 🚀
What’s Next?
JsonSilo continues to grow, and I’m working on new features to make it even better. Soon, I’ll be adding enhanced analytics, expanded global coverage, and more developer tools.
Thank you to everyone who has supported JsonSilo! Check it out and experience effortless JSON hosting. 🚀
