{
  "id": 9912663,
  "title": "I almost didn't launch this project.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/i-almost-didnt-launch-this-project",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-26T04:43:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dev.to",
    "slug": "dev-to",
    "url": "https://dev.to/karanroy2908/i-almost-didnt-launch-this-project-4nnc"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "My project almost didn't launch. When I started thinking about creating a collection of PDF and image tools, I wondered if anyone would find my work valuable. I feared I was just one of many websites offering similar services. The idea of perfection held me back for months. Instead of striving for an ideal product, I began fixing small issues one at a time. I tackled an awkward button, a confusing layout, a slow-loading page, and a missing feature. With each tiny improvement, my project began to take shape. Today, I'm working on AFFLIGO, a free collection of PDF and image tools. It's still evolving, and that's perfectly okay. Every week, I uncover new bugs, come up with better UI ideas, and discover what users truly need. One thing I've learned is that a groundbreaking concept isn't necessary to begin. What's crucial is having the courage to consistently work on improving your project. If you're building something now—even if it seems small—don't hesitate to ship it. Tell me about the project you're working on right now.",
  "summary": "For months, I kept thinking, \"There are already thousands of websites doing this. Why would anyone use mine?\" That thought delayed me more than coding ever did. Instead of chasing perfection, I started fixing one small problem at a time. A button that felt awkward. A confusing layout. A slow-loading page. A missing feature. Slowly, those tiny improvements turned into something real. Today, I'm…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}