Indie Hackers Articles
Browse 7 articles about Indie Hackers.
How to Manage Deployment Costs When Building with AI Coding Agents
Unexpected cloud bills are common when AI agents deploy code at speed. Here's how to configure Vercel, build times, and concurrent builds.
Agentic Coding Levels Explained: From Autocomplete to the Dark Factory
From tab completion to fully autonomous codebases, here are the five levels of AI-assisted coding and where production teams should operate today.
The Hidden Cost of AI-Assisted Development: What Your Coding Agent Isn't Telling You
AI coding agents recommend services, set defaults, and make infrastructure choices you never review. Here's what that costs and how to stay in control.
How to Build and Launch a Product Without a Co-Founder
Solo founders can now ship full products faster than ever. Here's a practical guide to building and launching a web app on your own in 2025.
The Indie Hacker's Guide to Shipping Full-Stack Apps With AI
A practical guide for indie hackers who want to ship production apps faster using AI tools — covering what actually works and what wastes your time.
Why Most Side Projects Never Ship (And How to Fix That)
Most side projects die before launch. Here's an honest look at why — and the specific decisions that separate projects that ship from ones that don't.
Best Backend Platforms for Indie Hackers in 2026
A practical guide to the best backend platforms for solo builders — comparing Supabase, Firebase, Neon, and others on DX, pricing, and scale.