24. AI SaaS MVP Project

Chapter 24 of 24 · 30 min
EXERCISE

Build the complete MVP following this architecture. Implement all endpoints, deploy with Docker Compose, and verify:

  1. Tenant can sign up, subscribe, and make AI requests
  2. Quotas are correctly enforced and tracked
  3. Invoices are generated with proper NGN formatting
  4. Monitoring captures metrics and alerts work
  5. NDPR compliance documentation is generated

The final deliverable should be a complete, deployable system that serves Nigerian AI SaaS customers with proper multi-tenancy, billing, compliance, and monitoring.

Exercise: As a capstone project, extend this MVP with the following additions:

  1. Webhook System: Implement tenant webhooks for payment notifications, quota alerts, and usage events. Include retry logic and signature verification.

  2. Team Management: Add team member invitation, role-based permissions (admin, developer, viewer), and per-member API key management.

  3. API Key Analytics: Track usage per API key, not just per tenant. Implement key-level rate limiting and usage dashboards.

  4. Disaster Recovery: Implement database backup scheduling, point-in-time recovery testing, and documented runbook for emergency procedures.

  5. Performance Optimization: Profile the system, identify bottlenecks, and implement caching at appropriate layers. Target p95 latency under 500ms for AI endpoints.

This completes the AI-Powered SaaS Products course. The system is ready for Nigerian market deployment with proper multi-tenancy, billing, compliance, and monitoring built in from the ground up.