How Much Optimization Is The Right Amount?

https://training.kalzumeus.com/newsletters/archive/premature_optimization_postmature_optimization

Awesome advice about that 0-something phase of a startup’s life. For some products, it’s better to automate as little as possible just to see if there’s a market. Do it yourself, see if they pay you, and if so, work on the process (not just the code, but the whole process).