I Built a Platform Where builders Can Document Their Products Before They Even Launch
One thing I’ve learned after building side projects is that writing code isn’t the hardest part.
Getting people to notice what you’ve built is.
Every time I finished a project, I’d launch it on a few platforms, share it on X, and hope someone would find it. Sometimes I’d get a few users, but after a day or two, the momentum was gone.
It made me realize something.
Most platforms are designed for the launch, not the journey.
But as developers, the journey is where the interesting stuff happens.
You fix bugs, redesign the UI three times, celebrate your first user, rewrite your backend, and slowly turn an idea into a real product. Those moments are worth sharing too.
So I started building LaunchDock.space.
The idea is simple.
Instead of only launching finished products, developers can also create a page for projects that are still in development and post daily progress updates. Think of it as a place to build in public, document your progress, and grow an audience before your product is even ready.
Along with development logs, LaunchDock lets makers:
- Launch finished products.
- Discover tools built by other builders.
- Follow the progress of other makers.
- Connect with a community that enjoys discovering new projects.
I’m building LaunchDock with React, TypeScript, Node.js, Express, MongoDB, and Cloudflare R2, keeping the stack simple and focused on performance.
The project is still evolving, and I’m shipping new features regularly. Building it has taught me a lot about product design, user feedback, and the importance of consistent shipping.
I’d love to hear your thoughts.
If you were using a platform like this, what feature would make you come back every day?
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