Misha Karpenko

My talk from dotJS in Paris was posted, answering this question: AI is changing this world. What does it mean for us as frontend developers? Link in comment

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Very very few people in marketing get attribution right and know how to do mobile app growth with SKAN schema mapping and MMPs.

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🕸 From CMS Basics to Market-Ready Speed 🚀 I've always believed that hands-on experience and speed are critical for our interns' success in the highly polarized web project market. At ArchLabs, we ensure that our interns aren't just familiar with the basics but are equipped to handle real-world projects efficiently. Take WordPress, for example. It's often considered a no-brainer for many, but we use it as an introductory CMS to teach our interns about backend architecture and segmentation. This foundation is crucial for understanding how a backend operates, something I noticed many interns initially lack. I remember the days when we were deeply involved with Joomla. Our devs who mastered it turned out to be exceptional backend developers. They understood the intricacies of development, even if some functionalities were missing from the wireframe. This kind of deep understanding is what we aim to instill in our interns. Speed is another essential element. Small project briefs from platforms like Upwork are often extremely simple and abstract. To excel in this environment, our interns need to complete 20-30 good projects to truly understand and forecast what customers want. These projects are tiny, with minimal briefing time, so protection is necessary. That's where our training at ArchLabs comes in. Our approach is to train interns to think like customers. For instance, check out how Ruchaka Lakshan was trained to brainstorm and complete a basic brochure site in just five working days. This is the speed we need to compete in the small project market. By fostering such skills, we not only protect our interns but also ensure they are market-ready, capable of delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines. At ArchLabs, we're not just training interns; we're shaping the future of efficient, customer-focused web development. 💻🚀 ArchLabs, a new initiative by Archmage, bridges training and employment with capable interns. Partner with us to evaluate and benefit from this ready-to-deploy talent. #WebDevelopment #Internship #WordPress #BackendDevelopment #CMS #Speed #Efficiency #CustomerFocus #ArchLabs

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🌐 **Navigating the Polarized Web Project Market: ArchLabs' Approach** 🌐 The web project market today is highly polarized. On one end, we see simple brochure sites ranging from $250 to $3500, thanks to reusable templates and platforms like Webflow, Framer, and Wix. On the other end, we have more complex projects that require a nuanced approach. In the outsourcing world, I believe a 60-40 split is ideal for small outsourcing companies collaborating with overseas clients. With the higher marketing costs they bear, a budget of $1000 per project can still be profitable, provided we streamline our operations. Typically, a serious website project takes at least a month to go live, and for this, a small team handling 2-3 projects simultaneously is feasible. My advice? Mix junior developers with one hero engineer. Most small projects aren't complex. The trick lies in utilizing a technical product manager who is both tech-savvy and BA-oriented. I've seen great success with professionals like Manthindra Palliyaguru, Ravisarani Ranawaka, and Kanchani Rathnayake, who excel at bridging the gap between customers and tech teams. This model, though often associated with startups, can be highly effective. Enterprise systems may require deeper segmentation, but let's be honest—most projects we handle aren't that complex. ArchLabs embodies this creative approach, blending innovation with efficiency. What are your thoughts on this model? Let's discuss how we can reshape the outsourcing landscape together. #WebDevelopment #Outsourcing #ProjectManagement #ArchLabs #Innovation

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Most Server Driven UI demos on #Flutter are fairly trivial. Here is a much more sophisticated demo with the Wonderous App, built using the Vyuh Framework.

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🚨You might never look at startup validation the same way after reading this.🚨 Hi am Nick, some of you know me as a seasoned Product Strategist and owner of axiomy - Product Validation and Design Studio, organizer of the Startup Activator 5.0 or even an owner of pizza places in Varna. I will share in a second, what unconventional techniques I use when validating business ideas (I have a lot), features or a whole software product. As It is just a LinkedIn post, I can't put everything I know in one piece but if you are interested in how I use these techniques, write a comment below and I will send you my case studies. My experience spans from FinTech to FoodTech, equipping me with a unique understanding of the diverse challenges faced by entrepreneurs. Having walked the challenging path of startup validation alongside numerous clients, I am well-versed in navigating the complexities of launching successful ventures across various industries. Long story short: We all know the orthodox ways to validate ideas but I've discovered some potent validation techniques that are often the least conventional. Here we go: 🔴 Wizard of Oz MVP - Don’t have the product yet? No problem. Create the facade of a functional product and manually handle the operations behind the scenes. It sounds deceptive, but it’s a goldmine for gathering user feedback without full-scale development. I’ve seen clients amass invaluable insights this way, shaping their products to precisely meet user expectations. 🔴 Prototyping on Social Media - This is where you turn likes, shares, and comments into a gold standard for product validation. I've worked with brands that crafted product mock-ups, shared them on social platforms, and gauged interest based on real-time user interactions. It's fast, it's public, and it can significantly pivot your product direction with minimal spending. 🔴 Fake Door Testing - Place a button for a non-existent feature and measure interest by the number of clicks it receives. This method helped one of my clients scrap a feature that would have wasted $200K in development costs. Turns out, not many were keen on clicking that shiny new button. 🔴 Sell Before You Build - Imagine selling your product before it even exists. Sounds tricky, right? But it's incredibly effective. This approach not only validates the market demand but also secures some initial funding. I’ve guided startups to use pre-sales as a litmus test for their product viability. 🔴 Letter of Intent - Nothing screams ‘market validation’ louder than a signed letter of intent from a potential buyer. It's a commitment that validates your idea like no other. Whether it’s a bulk purchase or a subscription before launch, these letters have helped my clients lock in demand and attract further investment. Whether it’s your first venture or the next big pivot, let’s validate your idea and pave the way for your startup’s success. #startup #ideavalidation #productdevelopment #strategies

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Time is the most precious asset for startups. Every founder knows this, but... 🙇‍♂️ We still choose to build software products completely from scratch. 🎯 We forget to focus our resources on the core of our offering. 🔒 We believe we lose control over our product if we utilize external components. However, as this successful collaboration between Silo Team and JointJS demonstrates, startups can indeed find ways to save months or even years of expensive development work. Silo Team has built a beautiful product (recently in Beta), secured over a million euros in venture funding from top-tier investors, and acquired their first customers. That's what I call moving fast! Silo Team addresses the costly issue of high developer turnover—one of the highest among all occupations. 💸 We’ve felt this pain ourselves, and I’m excited about this innovative platform that could be a game-changer. Silo Team’s approach not only aims to reduce turnover but also to boost developer engagement and satisfaction, making it a vital asset for companies looking to retain top talent. By using JointJS, Silo Team saved 40% of their development time and built a stunning new developer onboarding tool. They've... ✅ Utilized existing components to bring their solution to market faster. ✅ Focused on other core areas of their offering instead of reinventing the wheel where it wasn’t necessary. ✅ Retained full control over their product while still leveraging external solutions. (I personally love the UI that the team built using JointJS—you just have to see it.)

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Is "Free Trial" the new "Freemium" for SaaS? Free Trial - Allows users to experience product and determine if it solves the job to be done. Benefits to startup: Faster monetization and stronger signal on value to customer. Freemium - Allows a user to remain free forever and eventually upgrade when needed. Benefits to startup: Gives time to convert user even if now is not the right time. Makes product more shareable. How is everyone else thinking about this? Would be great to get perspectives from both sides, founder/startup/company and users. Court Lorenzini - you mentioned some strong views on this and maybe willing to contribute here. h/t Chris Dolinski for the discussion on Vibehut

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