Product Hunt as the go-to spot for DevTools launches?

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We just rolled out Rig.dev on Github and its own site, and we're on the lookout for more beta testers. It's this cool open-source platform for Kubernetes. I'm kinda on the fence about gearing up for a PH launch. Got any advice or stories about the payoff from launching a DevTool on PH?

Oh, and if you can spare a minute, the team and I would be stoked for any support here: https://github.com/rigdev/rig

Cheers!

Thor Christensen · Accepted Answer

Following this closely 👀

flo merian · Answer

@niklasrefnov hi Niklas 👋 I've spent the last few years working in dev-first, open-source companies, experimenting with various channels for product launches. what worked best from my experience:

- Product Hunt;
- Hacker News;
- TechCrunch.

for further inspiration, I found these related Discussions really insightful:

- Tips for launching an open-source project on Product Hunt by @klaus_agnoletti
- How to successfully use Hacker News to launch a product by @andrey_tabunshchik

hope it helps!

Ashmil Hussain · Answer

Hey @nuntio_niklas, as someone who uses Kubernetes on a daily basis and spends time exploring Product Hunt, I would recommend that you launch your product here. You might receive some valuable feedback and gain new users as well. I just checked out your website and I will test it out. I'll let you know my thoughts and feedback.

Ashmil Hussain · Answer

@niklasrefnov sure please reach out to me on LinkedIn. I have the same name there

Niklas Refnov · Answer

@ashmil_hussain Thanks you! Would you mind if we connect somewhere? We'd love the feedback.

Product Hunt as the go-to spot for DevTools launches?

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