Solo App Builder Playbook | Chris Raroque
End-to-end playbook for building and launching an app as a solo founder. Covers idea discovery, MVP building (both no-code and technical paths), analytics setup with PostHog, structured launch prep, and user acquisition through App Store optimization, Reddit, and building in public. Credit : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXIWx1eYA9w
Self-Audit
Identify daily pain points
Competitive Analysis
Find improvements in apps you already use
Idea Validator
Validate and refine your app idea
No-Code AI Platform
Build your full app from a description
Primary AI Agent
Build your app with AI coding
IDE & Second Opinion
View files, debug, and review PRs
Version Control
Commit frequently and deploy
Product Analytics
Install analytics and track key events
Week 1 Retention
Track your north star metric
User Feedback
Set up a feedback collection board
Waitlist
Create a waitlist landing page
Beta Testing
Run a structured beta test
Issue Tracking
Track bugs and feature requests from beta
App Store Optimization
Optimize your App Store listing
Community Marketing
Build credibility in target communities
Build in Public
Document your building journey daily
Build in Public
Cross-post your building journey
Have fun with the process. If your first app doesn't blow up, pivot and try again with a different idea. If a marketing channel isn't working, try a different one. Fall in love with the process of iteration and getting better as a builder — that's what separates those who succeed from those who quit.
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18 nodes · 6 phasesSolo App Builder Playbook | Chris Raroque
End-to-end playbook for building and launching an app as a solo founder. Covers idea discovery, MVP building (both no-code and technical paths), analytics setup with PostHog, structured launch prep, and user acquisition through App Store optimization, Reddit, and building in public. Credit : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXIWx1eYA9w