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DHH argues that modern tools let a single individual build a genuinely competitive product, which is the strongest version of the case that one strong developer is not a mistake for an MVP. It is opinionated and worth reading even if you disagree, because it frames why a solo builder can move fast. Pair it with the bus factor reads for balance.
The One Person Framework
From world.hey.com by David Heinemeier Hansson 8 min read
- The right stack lets one capable person build a real, modern application
- Fewer moving parts means fewer people are needed to maintain them
- Solo capability is a real option, not a compromise, for an early product
