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Taylor Otwell

06/13/25

@ EO

If you develop an attitude of not listening to the community, they will become unhappy, which risks a fork in the open-source project, leading to a community-friendly version of your product.

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How a Solo Dev Went From $0 to $57M RaisedㅣLaravel, Taylor Otwell

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How a Solo Dev Went From $0 to $57M RaisedㅣLaravel, Taylor Otwell

06/13/25

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Taylor Otwell

06/13/25

@ EO

When building open-source software, it's crucial to listen to your core audience who are already using your product and love what you're doing, rather than getting distracted by outside feedback.

Taylor Otwell

06/13/25

@ EO

When building open-source software, you encounter both constructive criticism and negativity from haters; it's crucial to focus on your core fans instead of trying to please everyone.

Paul Copplestone

05/14/25

@ Accel

It's crucial to keep engaging with the community as the company scales; losing sight of them can lead to a decline in community love and support.

Nicolas Dessaigne

11/27/24

@ Y Combinator

Consider open source as a potential market for your dev tool, and observe how other players build their products before making a decision.

Y Combinator Cast

08/18/23

@ Y Combinator

There's a fine line between adjusting your pitch based on investor feedback and compromising your product vision, which can lead to a mismatched offering that no one wants.

Y Combinator Cast

01/20/22

@ Y Combinator

If you're a user of an existing product and find it unsatisfactory, you shouldn't be deterred by its market presence; your experience can lead to a better solution.

Amit Jain

05/16/25

@ EO

If everyone is happy with your product, it might mean there's nothing left to improve, which is also a bad sign.

Michael Seibel

09/06/18

@ Y Combinator

Avoid seeking product feedback from friends or investors, as they often don't face the problems your product aims to solve.

Y Combinator Cast

11/27/24

@ Y Combinator

When launching your product, consider using Hacker News as it's a community of developers who can provide valuable feedback.