TL;Dev

Curated TL;DRs for Builders.

TL;Dev is where I personally curate and summarize case studies—from wins to failures—plus sharp ideas and strategies from YouTube, Reddit, Facebook, and X, all distilled into short, easy-to-read notes so devs and indie builders can grasp the core quickly.

Pieter Levels: Indie hacking isn’t dead — it’s the new normal
Concise, actionable takeaways from Pieter Levels’ interview on The Bootstrapped Founder: why indie hacking changed, how AI reshapes moats and margins, and what indie devs should do next.
September 5, 2025
From Laid Off to Viral Success: The BinSoo App Story
The inspiring story of Ha Gia Bao's photo editing app, BinSoo. Learn how he used craftsmanship, cultural connection, and community support as a $0 marketing strategy after being laid off.
August 27, 2025
The Craftsman's Code: How Henrik Builds macOS Apps like Alcove
A deep dive into the philosophy of indie Mac developer Henrik, creator of Alcove and Klack. Learn his 'split strategy' for scope management, his obsession with detail, and his 'code-first' approach.
August 27, 2025
How a 'Stupidly Simple' App Makes $25k/Month: The StageTimer.io Story
The story of how Lukas Hermann turned a simple countdown timer, StageTimer.io, into a $25k/month SaaS. Learn his strategy for idea generation, Reddit validation, and niche growth.
August 26, 2025
Failed SaaS Story: 4 Sales, $236, and 3 Hard-Earned Lessons
A breakdown of Tom Gregory's failed SaaS launch. Learn why his seemingly solid plan failed and the key lessons about validation, waitlists, and pre-sales.
August 26, 2025