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ValYouRise launches with i18n, dark mode, documentation, SEO, and analytics — the groundwork for everything to come.
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Before a single OKR can be created, the platform needs to stand on solid ground. Over the past days, we have built the infrastructure that ValYouRise will grow on — and while none of it is flashy, every piece is essential.
Here is what went into the foundation release.
ValYouRise supports English and German from the very first line of code. Language switching is built into the core, not bolted on later. Every page, every label, every legal notice works in both languages — because goal-setting tools should speak your team's language.
A cookie consent banner ensures compliance with European privacy regulations right from the start.
We chose fumadocs for our documentation site and set it up with static site generation for fast, reliable access. The initial pages cover API concepts and the database schema — both aimed at developers who want to understand how ValYouRise works under the hood.
As the product grows, so will the docs. Having the infrastructure in place now means we never have to play catch-up.
A product nobody can find is a product nobody uses. The foundation includes:
We made a deliberate choice: dark mode is the default experience across all pages. It reduces eye strain during long planning sessions and gives the interface a modern, focused feel.
Privacy policy, terms of service, and impressum are live from day one. These are not afterthoughts — they are part of the product.
None of these features will make a headline. But together, they form the foundation that every future feature depends on. Internationalization, documentation, SEO, analytics, compliance — these are the things that separate a side project from a product.
Next up: the core OKR platform.