Shipping Side Projects While Studying Full-Time
Scope, weekends, and saying no so you finish something worth showing.
Mar 22, 2025•9 min read
Smaller scope wins
One polished feature beats five half-built screens on a resume or portfolio.
Calendar honesty
Block real hours. If you only have four hours a week, design for that.
Public builds
Short updates beat silent months. They also keep you accountable.
Rest
Burnout helps nobody. Sustainable pace beats heroic sprints.
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