Straight Talk · NPCLocal
We're releasing fewer features this month and here's why.
One person can only do so much, and we're hitting the real limits.
New here? NPCLocal is our local-services site that connects Coastal Bend folks with local pros, plus a jobs board.
By The Shop · Dispatch from Alice · 1 min read
I release a lot. Probably too much for one person. But this month I'm releasing less, and I'm telling you why instead of hiding it.
The call counting system took longer than I planned. Not because it's hard, but because it has to be right. A plumber trusting us with their call data means we can't cut corners. We tested it, broke it, fixed it, and tested again. That takes time.
I also built a way for you to mark spam calls so we learn from it. That's not fancy, but it matters. Bad data is worse than no data.
Some folks will say I should hire help. Maybe. But right now I'd rather release fewer things that actually work than a bunch of half-finished features. This is the pace I can keep without lying about quality.
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