Is Improving Code Performance a Good Niche?

Is Improving Code Performance a Good Niche?

Author: Erik Dietrich April 18, 2026 Duration: 23:03
For a while, I was getting a lot of questions about whether something would be a good niche for indies. In this video, I answer the question of whether improving code performance is a good niche. Join us to learn more. View this podcast as a video on YouTube. Links of the week: CSuite Content published an introduction to personal PR and managing your personal brand. Enov8 has a new guide to GCP data masking. InfluxData added a glossary entry explaining overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). Unusual VC published a piece on AI in software development and what it means for startups. Careflow recently covered patient intake management software on their blog. Tricentis, who makes testing tools, put out an introduction to AI test automation. Workato shared a guide to logistics automation. Autify published a primer on AI quality assurance. Spin.AI broke down the differences between CASB vs SSPM

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Duration: 13:20
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Duration: 20:32
This is something near and dear to the heart of any freelancer. The time has come and you've decided you need to raise your rates. How do you tell your clients about it, and how do you manage this process of rate raising…
How Do You Break the Feast or Famine Cycle? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:18
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What Do Freelancers Do When They Get Sick? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:30
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Should You Build a Business in Your Own Name or Pick a Brand Name? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:18
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Duration: 16:53
If you're working on significant projects in parallel for multiple clients, you might find yourself mentally "thrashing," or struggling with the context switching between the different projects. How do you handle that? L…
What’s the Difference Between a Freelancer and a Consultant? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:32
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Duration: 19:05
Is it a problem for you, as a freelancer, to have just one or two large clients? The short, easy answer is "yes," but I've got a much more detailed explanation in this episode. Links of the week: Get started with Kafka a…