1. Week 1: Scoping, Data Model & Wireframing
Ruthlessly cut secondary features. Define your core user value loop, establish the PostgreSQL/Firestore database schema, and design high-fidelity Figma screens for the onboarding and dashboard flows.
- Draft user journey maps for authentication, onboarding, and checkout.
- Set up Git repository, CI/CD deployment pipelines, and environment variables.
- Choose pre-built UI components from design systems to accelerate frontend build.
2. Week 2 & 3: Core Engineering & Payment Integration
Build the primary SaaS application views using Next.js App Router. Integrate Stripe Checkout for subscription billing and webhooks to update user subscription states in real-time.
3. Week 4: Security Audit, Testing & Live Deployment
Perform cross-device testing, configure custom DNS domains, set up automated error monitoring with Sentry, and launch to your first 100 beta users.