When I started building GetStory.io, I couldn't ignore the hype surrounding AI, especially code generation development tools. I used them quite actively. And here are some insights I’ve got from my experience until now: * The website/landing page is 100% vibecode on the v0 platform with
• 1 min readI built GetStory, which right now is basically a straightforward generator for different types of project documentation - everything from user stories to system requirements.
• 1 min readI used to be great at starting things but terrible at finishing them. Fitness routines, side projects, learning new skills — it was almost always the same story. They get off to a strong start, but then they gradually decline and eventually just give up within a few months.
• 4 min read20 years ago, when I was passionate about programming and working as a developer, the most frustrating part of the job was that I had to spend much more time on implementation than on thinking of solutions.
• 2 min readAs I continue to experiment with LLM-powered development tools in my pet projects, I'm documenting both the impressive capabilities and the surprising challenges these AI assistants bring to software development. What follows are my unfiltered observations from weeks of integrating these tools into real projects - lessons that
• 2 min readWe all know the drill: launch early, avoid feature addiction, iterate fast, and stay focused. Here is a simple approach to how to follow this in practice.
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I treat financial calculations as a core tool that helps to understand the whole project from a money perspective. The financial model is not just a phrase from the corporate world.
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People who start building a startup are worried that they might not make it at the right time. Honestly, is there a problem?
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I did 300+ interviews with clients. And what I found? Only about 20% of my interviewees had any mention of our competitors.
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There are many simple, low-cost improvements surrounding us that could improve life considerably. Often, we think that meaningful change requires complex projects with years of budgeting, but the truth is, that there are countless small adjustments we could make right now.
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I once had a client who came to me with a very general request to help their company with the product development process and implement some day-to-day practices to improve visibility and speed product releases. When I went deep into the project and analyzed the existing problems, I found a
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Every project involves a degree of uncertainty and the most annoying factor in startups is vagueness. Here is the approach to fighting it.
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Conflict and frustration often arise at the start of a new project due to mismatched goals and visions. But by outlining stakeholder needs, you can mitigate risks and unwanted situations and keep the project on track.
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Two years ago I shut down Brigadier - a construction tech startup about field management on a construction site. I've been trying for a long time to make all new attempts to move our startup forward. Along the way, we studied the market, tried different segments, and different
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People are so excited about starting a startup project. We think it is creative and funny, and we are going to work hard and be motivated by our ideas. There is no bureaucracy, there are no rules, and you have to be fast and curious to achieve your goals and
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