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The Oxymore Field Notes

Notes from shipping, not theorising.

Opinionated playbooks on scoping MVPs, fixing landing pages, squeezing React apps, and choosing the right surface for the workflow. Written by a freelance developer, for founders who would rather build than meet.

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  1. 01
    MVP•3 min read

    SaaS MVP development cost in 2026: a transparent breakdown

    Most MVP quotes are a single number with no explanation. Here is the actual cost structure of a SaaS MVP, what each part adds, and how to tell an honest estimate from a padded one.

    #pricing#saas#mvp#budget
  2. 02
    MVP•8 min read

    How to scope an MVP in one week (without cutting the wrong corners)

    Most MVPs fail at the whiteboard, not the keyboard. Here is the exact seven-day scoping process I use with founders to ship something that actually buys information.

    #startups#product#scoping

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Every other week, give or take. The pace is set by what is genuinely worth writing about — there is no schedule for the sake of one.
Who is this blog for?
Founders, operators, and product engineers shipping the first or second version of something. Less theory, more decisions you can copy.
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Quote freely with attribution and a link back. For full republication, get in touch — it is almost always a yes.