Why SaaS Backends Become Difficult to Maintain
An architectural review of how rapid growth leads to backend friction, tight coupling, and brittle deployments—and how to restore maintainability.
Topic / Archive
SaaS
Articles and guides categorized under SaaS.
When Should a Startup Use Microservices?
A pragmatic evaluation of microservices vs monoliths for early and growth-stage software startups. Trade-offs, operational complexity, and decision criteria.
How to Approach Database Design for SaaS Products
Key principles for multi-tenant database modeling, foreign key constraints, migration strategies, and indexing for high-performance SaaS platforms.
Build vs Buy: How Startups Should Make Technical Decisions
A framework for technical founders and engineering managers to evaluate whether to build custom software components or leverage third-party SaaS services.
A Practical Architecture for an Early-Stage SaaS
A battle-tested blueprint for early-stage SaaS architecture: simple tech stack, modular backend, managed database, background job queue, and automated CI/CD.
How to Work Effectively With a Freelance Software Engineer
A guide for business founders and product owners on hiring, collaborating with, and getting maximum ROI from a senior freelance software engineer.