WorkWithJuno — 0→1 Product Architecture

Production implementation of a SaaS product built with architectural discipline from day one.

Context

Problem: Building a product that scales without architectural collapse.

Stage: 0→1 implementation

Goal: Structural integrity that survives iteration.

Architecture

Stack Decisions:

• Astro for static-first performance
• TypeScript for type safety
• PostgreSQL for structured data
• Stripe for payment infrastructure

System Boundaries:

• Clear separation between content and application logic
• Version-controlled content as infrastructure
• Minimal abstraction layers

Why Structured This Way:

• Static-first reduces operational complexity
• Type safety prevents runtime errors
• Structured data enables future scaling

Constraints

Capital: Bootstrapped, limited runway

Time: Fast iteration required

Organizational: Solo founder, limited resources

Technical Debt: None at start — opportunity to build correctly

Tradeoffs

Speed vs Structure: Chose structure. Slower initial velocity, but faster long-term iteration.

Abstraction vs Simplicity: Chose simplicity. No premature abstractions that would need refactoring.

Focus vs Optionality: Chose focus. Single product, single positioning, clear constraints.

Outcome

Quantifiable Results:

• Zero architectural refactors required
• Content system scales without modification
• Deployment pipeline stable from day one

System-Level Improvements:

• Content as version-controlled assets
• Clear separation of concerns
• Minimal operational overhead

Compounding Effects:

• Faster content iteration
• Easier feature additions
• Reduced maintenance burden

Lessons

What Transfers:

• Content as infrastructure pattern
• Static-first architecture for content-heavy products
• Version-controlled content library approach

What Would Be Done Differently:

• Earlier investment in content structure
• More explicit internal linking from start
• Clearer content governance rules