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Building a Simple SaaS Taught Me That Solving One Problem Beats 100 Features

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from DEV Community ·

A developer built ScriptTimer, a tool that estimates script speaking time, after realizing most solutions were overcomplicated. The MVP focused on just four core features: text input, word count, speed selection, and duration estimate. The project highlights how shipping a focused product early enables faster feedback and better performance.

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This is a classic lesson in product discipline, but the real challenge is sustaining focus as user requests grow.
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