Launched my first thing in awhile! A Google Docs to reStructuredText converter
I've been professionally launching applications and building teams for some time but yesterday I put the finishing touches on my very simple, but useful utility and launched it!
It's a niche product with no need to generate revenue and is part of a larger mission I have in mind -- the code I wrote and things I learned from this will help me in the next project!
I would be more than happy with any feedback on the landing page, but more importantly on the Google Docs -> reStructuredText parser :)
What I learned in a nut shell:
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After not writing serious code for a couple years, the first few days were rough. I felt like I forgot everything, but it began to come back.
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Just like anything else, try working every day but balance so you don't burn out. I focused on putting in 1-2 hours a night each week night and used weekends to fully recharge. That was all the time I had as a busy parent working full time but it allowed me to get to release.
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Release even if you're not happy with the result. The parser I built needs work but it works with the base criteria (MVP!) I was aiming for. I will continue to iterate on it especially with community feedback.
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I am terrible at CSS/Design but there's so many good resources :)
And finally, here's my service:
Sounds cool! I like your app name :)
ready to launch on ProductHunt? ;)