Start Here — by jtt
Start Here
New around here? This guide will get you up to speed — who I am, what I build, where to start reading, and how to follow along.
Who I Am
I'm Jordan Thirkle — a solo full-stack developer and AI-accelerated builder. I run by jtt, a solo developer studio where I ship tools, developer products, and client websites — all in public.
My work spans Astro, Next.js, Rust, Flutter, and whatever else gets the job done. I believe in minimal dependencies, privacy-first architecture, and shipping fast without cutting corners.
Every project has a GitHub repo. Every blog post comes from real work. No fluff, no content marketing — just things I've built and what I learned doing it.
Best Blog Posts to Start With
Building a Modern Portfolio with Astro 7
Complete walkthrough of how this site is built — architecture, components, deployment.
AI-Accelerated Development Workflow
How I use AI to scaffold, review, and ship code faster without sacrificing quality.
From Idea to SaaS in 14 Days
The playbook for shipping a production-grade SaaS from scratch in two weeks.
Why I Ship Everything in Public
Transparency as a strategy — how building in public compounds trust, feedback, and opportunity.
The Indie Developer Stack in 2026
Every tool, service, and framework I use to run a solo dev studio in 2026.
Privacy by Architecture
Why zero data collection isn't a policy — it's how the code works.
Best Resources
Resources Library
Living standards for every project type — accessibility, tooling, CI/CD, deployment.
Gear & Infrastructure
Hardware, software, and AI-native tools I use to ship production-grade products.
GitHub
Open-source projects, starter kits, and tools — all built in public.
Gumroad Store
Digital products and templates for developers who ship fast.
Where to Follow
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