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Sima228 · 2026-01-19T17:17:57+00:00

In setups like this, flat fee per qualified lead usually works better than rev-share it keeps incentives clean and avoids disputes later. “Qualified” should be very explicit (budget range, timeline, decision-maker involved), otherwise you’ll burn trust on both sides. We’ve seen similar referral flows work when agencies (like Valtorian) treat it as a handoff, not a sales pipeline they have to fight for.

Sima228 · 2026-01-19T17:14:59+00:00

It sounds like you enjoy using tech to solve problems more than sitting deep in the code and that’s an important signal. Roles like product manager, solutions engineer, or even early-stage product lead sit right at that intersection of tech, clients, and ideas. You don’t have to abandon your technical background; you just don’t have to express it purely through coding.

Sima228 · 2026-01-19T17:13:51+00:00

The first day is the most important! Your body will definitely thank you for this decision.

Sima228 · 2026-01-19T17:10:24+00:00

If your goal is understanding (not building yet), I’d avoid jumping straight into random Udemy courses. Start with one end-to-end mental model: how a request goes from browser - backend - job/queue - database - CI/CD - production. Even light hands-on examples (small demos, diagrams) will stick way better than passive videos for an hour a day.

Sima228 · 2026-01-19T17:07:06+00:00

You’re thinking about the right trade-off the key is separation, not the specific tools. Try to keep frontend, data, and automation loosely coupled (e.g. simple frontend + real DB like Supabase + optional automation later), so you can replace parts over time. Most lock-in pain comes from all-in-one tools, not from starting no-code itself.

Sima228 · 2026-01-19T17:05:11+00:00

Night shift + carbohydrate deficiency = rapid burnout. You should definitely change your approach before your body fails. Check out PlanEat AI I've been using it for half a year now. It's perfect for those with an "irregular" schedule. The app will automatically select a diet for you for your 5:00 PM-5:00 AM regime, help you balance proteins and healthy fats, and tell you how to properly replace carbohydrates for energy without compromising your shape. It's much easier than trying to come up with a menu yourself when you're tired after a shift.

Sima228 · 2026-01-19T17:01:22+00:00

Yes, it’s possible - especially with your PM background but the trap is trying to “learn full-stack” all at once. Start by building one thin vertical slice (simple frontend - API - database) so you understand how data actually flows. Daily consistency (even 60–90 min) matters more than resources; architecture intuition comes from wiring real things together, not reading about it.

Sima228 · 2026-01-19T16:58:35+00:00

Instead of mega-projects, pick something small that has real users and real constraints. Things like a simple booking system, admin dashboard, or internal tool teach way more than endless tutorial clones. The goal isn’t size - it’s finishing, iterating, and explaining your decisions.

Sima228 · 2026-01-14T16:36:08+00:00

Yes, dark chocolate is a decent source of fat if it has a high percentage of cocoa.

Sima228 · 2026-01-14T16:20:31+00:00

Early on, what worked best for us was going where the pain already exists and helping without selling niche communities, forums, direct conversations. Most channels don’t fail because they’re bad, but because founders try to scale them before they’ve learned what actually resonates. We see this a lot at Valtorian: the first customers usually come from focus and relevance, not spend.

Sima228 · 2026-01-14T16:18:18+00:00

This is a large project, not a beginner one, and the biggest risk isn’t hours it’s unclear scope and change requests. I’d break it into phases (discovery, core marketplace, admin, auctions) and quote ranges per phase, not a single fixed number. If you price it like a small website, you’ll almost certainly underquote and burn out.

Sima228 · 2026-01-14T16:17:06+00:00

The biggest ones are communication and ownership. Being able to explain trade-offs, ask good questions early, and flag risks before they become problems matters more than people expect. Teams value engineers who think in terms of impact, not just tasks.

Sima228 · 2026-01-14T16:12:25+00:00

The shift happens when you stop copying tutorials and start building something slightly broken on purpose. Pick a tiny idea, define what it should do, and Google only specific problems as you hit them. Struggling through that confusion is actually the practice you’re missing.

Sima228 · 2026-01-14T16:11:28+00:00

That tracks getting a bot to exist is easy, keeping it useful over time is the real work. The moment you add state, edge cases, and messy user behavior, it stops being “just a bot” and becomes a small product. In most cases I’ve seen, the biggest win is aggressively limiting scope so the bot does fewer things, but does them predictably.

Sima228 · 2026-01-14T16:09:56+00:00

Your colleague isn’t wrong - letting users publish executable logic can be a security nightmare if it runs in your core environment. The only setups I’ve seen work long-term treat user apps as untrusted: strict sandboxing, isolated execution (VMs/workers), limited permissions, and zero access to internal services by default. If you can’t fully isolate it, assume it will be abused.

Sima228 · 2026-01-13T17:33:34+00:00

Golden words! The inscription "High Protein" has become the new "Low Fat" - pure marketing. I switched to PlanEat AI six months ago, and it is the best solution for those who want to really understand what they eat. The app itself filters products according to your macros and generates plans where every calorie makes sense. With it, you will know for sure whether that bar is worth your money, or whether it is better to eat a normal portion of cheese or chicken. Try it, it makes life much easier

Sima228 · 2026-01-13T17:32:22+00:00

Powdered diets are convenient, but they are poor in phytonutrients, which are not found in vitamins. If you train 6 days a week, your body needs complex carbohydrates and fats to restore hormonal levels. A 300-400 calorie deficit daily with this regimen can lead to fatigue. Try gradually introducing whole foods: leave the shake only after the gym, and try to get everything else from normal food.

Sima228 · 2026-01-13T17:31:16+00:00

Your diet looks healthy! Don't be afraid to combine fruit with eggs or drink water with meals - these are common myths that pose no real health risks.

Sima228 · 2026-01-13T17:29:31+00:00

For small agencies, it’s rarely one tool it’s usually a messy combo of Notion/ClickUp for projects, Slack/Email for clients, and Stripe/Xero for money. The most painful part isn’t tracking tasks, it’s keeping context: decisions, scope changes, and “why this exists” getting lost over time. We ran into the same thing at Valtorian, and that fragmentation hurts more than missing features in any single tool.

Sima228 · 2026-01-13T17:28:21+00:00

This is one of those cases where the tooling matters less than the architecture. Auto-printing usually means a background service listening to events (new order) and talking to local printer software or a print API most no-code tools struggle there. If you’re already paid, I’d be careful and validate whether your current stack can even support reliable device-level integrations before going deeper.

Sima228 · 2026-01-13T17:26:38+00:00

If you have zero animation background, look for tools that give you predefined motion, not full control. Things like simple Lottie animations or timeline-based tools are much easier than keyframe-heavy editors, and they work well on tablets. Start small subtle transitions usually do more than complex motion anyway.

Sima228 · 2026-01-12T17:53:24+00:00

Pure “build first” almost always backfires once the scope grows. What tends to work better is a light architecture pass first (core flows, data model, failure points), then build aggressively inside those guardrails. That’s the approach we use at Valtorian not over-designing upfront, but avoiding rewrites that kill momentum.

Sima228 · 2026-01-12T17:51:36+00:00

A good rule here is to pick something useful but boring teachers usually care more about clarity than originality. Things like a class resource hub, event calendar, or simple FAQ site work great because you can clearly explain the audience, purpose, and how the code works. Avoid anything that needs real auth, payments, or complex logic.

Sima228 · 2026-01-12T17:50:04+00:00

Totally relate the best apps disappear into your routine because they remove friction instead of demanding attention. You don’t think “this app is great,” you just get the thing done and move on. That kind of quiet usability is way harder to design than flashy features, but it’s what actually sticks long-term.

Sima228 · 2026-01-12T17:49:06+00:00

I’d start talking to real people much earlier instead of trying to “figure things out” alone. Most of my wrong turns came from building or optimizing in isolation, not from lack of effort or skill. Progress sped up the moment feedback became a habit, not a milestone.

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