Killing off a SaaS Product is Harder Than You Think | Issue #26


Hi there,

Killing a product is tougher than it looks. It’s not just about pulling the plug, it’s about doing it right—for your users, your team, and yourself.

In today’s video, I share 5 major lessons from shutting down my last SaaS product, and trust me, it wasn’t all smooth sailing.

If you’ve ever had to make a tough choice between projects, or felt like your hard work wasn’t paying off, this one’s for you. I even share a mindset shift that helped me see “failure” differently—and it might just change how you look at your own projects! 🚀✨

Enjoy the video and happy coding!

Cheers,

Arjan

P.S. I’ve got a little BONUS at the end of the video! 👏

# News

116 Malware Packages Infecting Windows and Linux Systems

In the fast-paced world of open-source development, security risks can sometimes slip through the cracks. 🚨

This eye-opening article by Ravie Lakshmanan from The Hacker News reveals the discovery of 116 malicious packages on PyPI—one of the most trusted repositories for Python developers. How did these malware-laden packages make it through, and what can developers do to protect themselves?

Stay informed and learn more about this critical issue here to keep your projects safe! 🛡️

Understanding Python's GIL

I’ve covered Python’s Global Interpreter Lock (GIL) in my videos a few times recently, but if you missed it, you can catch up here. 📹

Now, if you’re looking to dive even deeper, Real Python has launched an entire course on understanding the GIL! For anyone interested in Python’s internals and how the GIL impacts performance, this is a great resource. Check it out here. 🐍✨

# Community

Curious about CQRS (Command and Query Responsibility Segregation) in Python? 💡

A great discussion is happening on the ArjanCodes Discord server! It started with a question on implementing CQRS using Flask and MongoDB, but has evolved into a deep dive into Domain-Driven Design (DDD), microservices, and managing consistency in distributed systems.

If you’re looking to understand how these concepts fit together and want to explore resources and practical examples, you won’t want to miss this conversation.


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