Creator Insights & Guides

How we approached modeling subscriber data in Hatchgrid to support flexibility, security, and growth.

Transparency, community, and learning in the open — why we believe building in public is the right path for Hatchgrid.

How we approached onboarding in Hatchgrid to keep things simple, fast, and aligned with a creator's mindset.

A behind-the-scenes look at how we're designing and developing the MVP of Hatchgrid, a platform built to empower solo creators.

A breakdown of the creative process behind the Hatchgrid name, logo and visual system.

Pricing isn't just about numbers — it's about empathy, strategy, and aligning with the reality of independent creators.

Every product is defined not just by what it does, but by what it intentionally avoids. Here's what Hatchgrid leaves out, and the reasoning behind it.

A breakdown of the tech stack behind Hatchgrid's MVP and why these technologies were the right choice.

Learn how to design and build scalable REST APIs that can handle growth. Discover proven patterns, performance optimization techniques, and architectural decisions from building Hatchgrid's backend infrastructure.

Discover the must-have tools that can supercharge your backend development workflow. From databases to deployment, these tools will help solo developers build, test, and deploy applications efficiently.

A comprehensive guide for developers looking to understand and implement modern backend infrastructure. Learn about essential components, best practices, and how to choose the right tools for your project.

Master database migrations with Liquibase. Learn how to version control your database schema, handle complex migrations, and maintain data integrity across environments in Spring Boot applications.

Dive deep into reactive programming with Spring WebFlux. Learn when to use reactive patterns, how they improve performance, and practical implementation examples for modern backend applications.