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Thoughts on side projects, developer momentum, and building in public.

February 5, 2026

Scoping side projects so you actually ship them

Side project scope creep is why most weekend projects never launch. Learn how to scope a side project small enough to finish, with practical techniques for keeping your MVP honest.

January 23, 2026

How to actually finish a side project

Most developers never finish side projects. Here is a practical framework for how to ship a side project by tackling scope creep, perfectionism, lost context, and accountability.

January 8, 2026

Why side projects die

Side projects rarely fail because the idea was bad. They fail because momentum breaks, and getting back in is harder than starting fresh.