In 1996, Tupac recorded The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory under the alias Makaveli — a raw, powerful album finished in just seven days. He wrote and recorded every track in three days and spent the next four mixing and mastering it. No excuses. No delays. Just focused output with lasting impact.
That energy inspired what I now call Appaveli Mode — a mindset where I build, refine, and ship something every seven days as a solo developer.
Why the Name “Appaveli”
By day, I’m a Director of Software Engineering — leading teams, architecting scalable systems, and driving delivery at the enterprise level.
Outside the 9–5, I step into Appaveli Mode — a solo developer mindset inspired by Tupac’s Makaveli era.
When I started releasing apps weekly, hip-hop legend Def Jef gave me the nickname Appaveli, saying my work ethic reminded him of 2Pac during The 7 Day Theory era. That comparison stuck — and so did the mindset.
Makaveli wasn’t just a stage name. It symbolized relentless focus, raw creative output, and urgency. I started channeling that same energy into how I build software.
That’s why my company is named AppaveliTech Solutions. It’s not just about building apps. It’s about building legacy.
Why 7-Day Sprints
Most development teams operate on two-week sprints. As a solo developer, that cadence felt bloated. I needed something sharper.
Inspired by Makaveli, I built a structure where I start every Monday and ship by Sunday. One sprint. One outcome. No excuses.
- Urgency breeds momentum
- Decisions get made faster
- Perfection gives way to progress
My Sprint Structure
Note: this cadence adapts depending on the project and intent.
| Monday | Sprint planning + backlog grooming |
| Tuesday | Build core features |
| Wednesday | Development + small test cycles |
| Thursday | UI polish + refactor |
| Friday | Final dev + release prep |
| Saturday | Code freeze + test + deploy |
| Sunday | Ship + reflect + light grooming |
Tools I use:
- Jira for sprint planning and development tasks
- Todoist for personal routines and non-dev priorities
Staying in Appaveli Mode
Makaveli was more than a name. It was a creative philosophy.
Lock in. Shut out distractions. Let the work speak.
I’m not building casually. I’m building like time matters. This mindset fuels consistency, intensity, and higher standards.
What I’ve Shipped
- Appaveli CLI — a code scaffolding tool for Java developers
- Sprint-based blog posts and retrospectives
- Backend features across apps and internal tools
- Early releases for DAO and domain generation
Each week builds momentum. Each Sunday is a checkpoint.
Final Thoughts
Whether you’re making albums or writing code — create with urgency.
Done beats perfect. Focused energy compounds.
"Inspired by Makaveli. Built by Appaveli."