BUILD IN PUBLIC Your Learning like a Film & Grow an Audience

Name: BUILD IN PUBLIC Your Learning like a Film & Grow an Audience
Rating: 3.9 (16 reviews)

Turn your journey into a story, and use Build in Public to launch your next product as an indie hacker

Created byPierre Henry

Last updated 8/2025

English

What you'll learn

Building a feature or an app in public
How to quickly release a product
Building something for a specific audience
Using the combo of Programming and Marketing

Course content

1 section • 16 lectures • 2h 11m total length

Introduction0:33
Find a Success Idea10:21
Document the journey from a napkin idea to a native AI-powered image tracking app using React Native, TypeScript, and a chosen backend, while building in public to grow an audience.
Build something that Matters2:14
Execute the Idea. The process - First 1 (part 1)3:37
Execute the Idea. The process - Second Part (part 2)4:15
Is my idea valuable?2:53
Finalizing the idea7:01
Let's start building14:37
Building the product10:25
Focusing on the product13:55
Focus on the product by shaping the built in public app: configure themes, refine labels like intake and hydration, and push commits as you iterate in VSCode and git.
Coding & Brainstorm (a build in public day)2:20
Build and go Big. Coding & Screencast49:23
Watch a live coding screencast that reveals the source code for a multi-app project built in public. Learn about config management, app naming, slogans, and UI progression.
Part 1: Implementing, testing, and documenting4:35
Part 2: Implementing, testing, and documenting1:46
Part 3: Implementing, testing, and documenting1:20
Implement, test, and document by rendering reusable input fields, using useEffect to set initial macro values, and avoiding repetitive styling of labels, topography, gutters, and inputs.
Briefing / Retro and Conclusion2:00
Build in public to grow your audience by sharing real-time app updates and backend progress, fostering transparency, trust, motivation, and community among indie hackers.

Requirements

A Udemy account

Description

Are you an indie hacker or aspiring entrepreneur looking to launch your next big idea? Discover the power of "Build In Public" - a revolutionary approach to product development and marketing that can skyrocket your success!

In this comprehensive course, you'll learn how to leverage the "Build In Public" method to create buzz, build trust, and grow your audience while developing your next mobile app, SaaS product, or software solution.

In this course, I'll cover:

The core principles of "Build In Public" and why it works
How to craft a compelling narrative around your product journey
Strategies for sharing your progress on social media platforms
Techniques for engaging with your audience and gathering valuable feedback
Ways to balance transparency with protecting your intellectual property
Case studies of successful indie hackers who've used this method
Tools and platforms to streamline your "Build In Public" process

You'll also gain practical skills in:

Content creation for different platforms (Twitter, LinkedIn, blog posts).
Community building and management.
Turning followers into beta testers and early adopters.
Using "Build In Public" to attract investors and partners.

By the end of this course, you'll have a solid strategy to launch your next product with authenticity, create a loyal following, and position yourself as a trusted entrepreneur in your niche.

Whether you're a solo developer, a small startup team, or a seasoned entrepreneur looking for a fresh approach, this course will equip you with the knowledge and tools to make your next launch a resounding success.

Who this course is for:

Anyone who wants to assist at a Build In Public