SXL

A solo engineer's lab for building and selling practical software

I practice my craft by shipping real products—then make them yours, ready to deploy on AWS.

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The Story

Why SideXLabs exists and what drives this solo engineering practice

SideXLabs is my side hustle—a deliberate practice space where I sharpen my engineering skills by building real products that solve real problems. Every app is a learning opportunity, and every deployment is a chance to get better.

Nights & Weekends

Built during personal time with a focus on sustainable, incremental progress.

Learn by Shipping

Every project teaches something new about architecture, deployment, or user experience.

Transparent Roadmap

Open about what I'm building, why, and what I learned along the way.

Ready to Deploy

Each app comes packaged with infrastructure, docs, and everything needed to run it.

Values & Principles

The core beliefs that guide how I build and ship software

Craft > Hype
Focus on building well-architected, maintainable software over chasing the latest trends.
Useful > Perfect
Ship working solutions that solve real problems rather than endless optimization.
Ship Small
Start with the smallest viable product and iterate based on real usage.
Document Everything
Clear documentation and build notes make knowledge transferable and maintainable.
Own Your Stack
Use technologies you understand deeply and can maintain long-term.

How SXL Works

From idea to deployed application in your AWS account

01
Idea
Identify a problem worth solving or a skill worth practicing
02
Build
Develop with Next.js, TypeScript, and AWS infrastructure
03
Document
Write comprehensive guides and technical documentation
04
Package
Bundle code, infrastructure, and deployment scripts
05
Sell
Offer ready-to-deploy packages through secure checkout
06
Deploy
Download and deploy on your own AWS infrastructure

Tech Stack

The proven technologies I use to build reliable, scalable applications

Next.js 15

App Router for modern React development with SSR and static generation

TypeScript

Type safety and better developer experience throughout the stack

Tailwind CSS

Utility-first styling for rapid, consistent UI development

shadcn/ui

Beautiful, accessible components built on Radix UI primitives

AWS Amplify

Authentication, hosting, and CI/CD pipeline management

Cognito

User authentication and authorization with enterprise features

DynamoDB

Serverless NoSQL database for scalable data storage

Stripe

Secure payment processing for product purchases

Track Record

Real progress on real products

3+
Apps in Development

Currently building multiple production-ready applications

12+
Blog Posts

Documenting the build process and technical decisions

100%
Open Process

Transparent roadmap and build notes for every project

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about how SideXLabs works

What kind of license do the apps come with?
Each app includes full source code with an MIT license. You own the code and can modify, extend, or rebrand it as needed.
Do you provide updates and bug fixes?
Yes, all purchases include 6 months of updates and bug fixes. Extended support plans are available for ongoing maintenance.
What support do you offer?
Documentation, deployment guides, and email support for technical questions. I aim to respond within 24-48 hours.
Can I get a refund if the app doesn't work for me?
Yes, 30-day money-back guarantee if you can't get the app running in your environment with the provided documentation.
Can I commission custom features or apps?
Occasionally, but SXL focuses on building general-purpose tools. For custom work, reach out and we can discuss scope and timeline.
Do you offer setup help?
Basic deployment guidance is included. For hands-on setup assistance, I offer paid consulting at $150/hour with a 2-hour minimum.
Why sell apps instead of SaaS subscriptions?
You own your infrastructure and data. No vendor lock-in, no monthly fees, and you control exactly how the app runs and scales.

Ready to explore?

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