DEVLog - April

Hello again, everyone!

Wow, April just flew by, didn’t it? It feels like I just wrote the March update. This past month was mostly about putting my head down and pushing forward on the technical side of things, like APIs and documentation. But, you know how it goes, sometimes a new idea pops up when you least expect it!

It was a good month, lots of coding, lots of thinking, and honestly, some really solid progress. Ready to hear what’s been happening? Let’s jump in.

Scan Documents API

Remember Scan Documents, the app I built to turn paper piles into nice PDFs? It launched back in March, which was super exciting! Since then, I’ve been working hard on the next big piece: the API.

Presenting Scan Documents

Presenting my new app Scan Documents. Document scanning, PDF creation, bulk scanning, offline use, and development insights.

rolandoandrade.me

What’s an API? Think of it like a way for different computer programs to talk to each other. With the Scan Documents API, other developers (or even automated tools) can build scanning features right into their own apps or workflows.

This month, I spent a lot of time building and testing this API. I also created a dedicated landing page to explain what it does and how it can help. I am aiming to release the API by the end of May! Just a few more things to wrap up, mostly final checks and making sure the instructions are crystal clear. You can check out the documentation and join the waitlist on the new landing page I created.

Keep an eye out for the release next month! If you have not tried the main app yet, feel free to check it out here:

Scan Documents

Scan your images and create readable PDFs.

scan-documents.com

IMG Processing Guides

Next up is IMG Processing, my tool for developers who need to handle images in their apps (like resizing, analyzing, or even reading text from them). Last month, I added a new feature to pull text out of images.

This month, the focus was not on new features but on making the existing ones easier to use. How? By adding more guides to the documentation.

Sometimes, having the tool is only half the battle. You also need good instructions, examples, and ideas on how you can use it. That is what these new guides are for. My hope is that they make it much simpler for developers to get started and see the possibilities. Every month I plan to add at least two new guides.

IMG Processing

Integrate powerful image processing capabilities into your applications in minutes.

img-processing.com

Presenting Privacy Policy Review

Alright, so this was a bit unexpected! This past weekend, I actually started a completely new project. It’s called Privacy Policy Review.

What is the idea? I provide a service to review privacy policies. The thing is, most people do not need an attorney to review their policies. However, some are subscribed to certification programs that require annual policy reviews. They often hire lawyers who charge $1,000 to $2,000 per hour on Upwork. The service I created this weekend does it for a flat rate of $100.

I implemented the MVP by creating the landing page and adding a Typeform. I will process the responses manually for now.

Privacy Policy Review

Ensure your privacy policy is up to date with global regulations for just $100 flat rate.

privacypolicyreview.com

SignatureAPI

And of course, there’s SignatureAPI, the digital signature platform where I work. April was another month of steady work there. We made good progress on several fronts, continuing to build out features and improve the platform. Nothing major to announce this month, just that solid, consistent effort that goes into growing a service.

What’s Coming Next?

So, what does the next month look like?

• Scan Documents: Launch the API! That’s the main goal. Final checks, polish the docs, and get it out there.
• IMG Processing: I’ll probably keep adding helpful content. Maybe start that email marketing I mentioned last month to let more people know about it.
• Privacy Policy Review: I think is okay at the moment, but perhaps I automatize a little bit more the process.
• SignatureAPI: More building, more improving! The usual cycle.

Let’s Keep Building!

And that’s the wrap for April! It feels good to see the Scan Documents API getting so close and to have a spark of a new project too.

As always, thank you so much for reading and following along. I really appreciate you taking the time. Feel free to check out the projects and let me know what you think. Your feedback is super valuable!

See you in the next update!