Building in Public: Andurel, the Course, and What’s Next
Hey,
It’s been about a year since the last update. Here’s what I’ve been building and where I’m headed next.
Andurel | A Rails-Like Framework for Go
Over the past six months, I’ve been building Andurel, a full-stack web framework for Go built around strong conventions and speed.
A big part of its evolution came from aggressive iteration with AI-assisted coding:
Generate. Test. Break. Refactor. Repeat.
Not one-shot prompts. Just constant pressure and refinement until the pieces held up.
Andurel now includes:
- Code generation
- Clear conventions
- Reusable components
- Enough structure to move fast without fighting the framework
It’s production-proven. I rebuilt an entire platform with it (and this site as well).
Master Fullstack Golang Fully Released
My course on building full-stack web apps in Go is now fully released:
Master Fullstack Golang
https://mastergolang.com
This took much longer than expected.
The biggest mistake was not writing a complete outline before recording. I started with a rough structure and tried to refine it as I went. That cost months. I ended up re-recording large sections and restructuring the flow from scratch.
Now it’s complete and available at an early price of $35.
Rebuilding the Platform in 3 Days
The entire course platform was rebuilt using Andurel.
Because of its generators and conventions, I rebuilt the full app in a few days and kept the codebase clean.
That was the real validation.
Hosting Video with HLS + Cloudflare R2
Instead of using a traditional video platform, I:
- Encode videos as HLS
- Store them in Cloudflare R2
- Avoid egress fees
You pay for storage and ingress, but not traffic going out.
Lower cost. Faster delivery. More control.
For indie builders, that matters.
Recording from a Spanish Apartment
Recording this course in Spain was chaotic.
There were retakes because:
- The elevator kicked on mid-sentence
- Neighbors made noise
- There was actual fire-related chaos nearby one day
A lot of “final takes” weren’t final.
After that, I’m taking a break from heavy video production.
Streaming Instead
I’ve started streaming on Twitch and YouTube.
It’s more relaxed and more interactive. I can write code, explain decisions, and build live without chasing perfect takes.
What’s Next: Deploy Crate
My newest project is Deploy Crate.
The goal is straightforward: make deploying to your own server feel effortless and professional.
It will:
- Provision and configure your server
- Secure it properly
- Set up telemetry and observability
- Handle updates
- Remove the ongoing maintenance burden
You bring your own server. You keep control. No platform lock-in.
I've a very simple landing page for it here that I will rework once it's ready for onboarding.
This is my main focus for 2026.
More soon.
Thanks for following along. Now, more building, less talking..