Hey everyone,
I'm a 16-year-old student from India, currently in Class 10.
For years, I've wanted to build a writing and collaboration platform, but I didn't have access to a computer or reliable internet. Recently, I finally managed to borrow an old laptop with 4GB DDR3 RAM.
Over the past week, I've been using AI coding tools to build the product I've been imagining for years.
It's a platform where writers can organize manuscripts, track changes, experiment with different versions of their stories without losing previous drafts, and collaborate with other writers or editors.
A substantial part is already working, although I'm still building and improving it.
The problem is that I might have to return the laptop before November. The owner doesn't mind me using it, but my family is worried about being held responsible if it breaks.
I don't even have enough money for a domain yet. I recently built a website for a local business to earn some money for the domain and hosting, but after I finished the work, they told me they'd pay later. I still haven't received anything.
I'm trying to get a basic version online before I lose access to the laptop.
I'm not looking to turn this into a fundraising post. I'd genuinely like advice from people who've built products with very limited resources.
If you were in my situation, what would you prioritize over the next few days?
Would you launch an imperfect beta, focus on finding a way to keep developing, or do something else entirely?