Keep the systems that compound
Reusable systems are the parts that take real time to build correctly every time: authentication, subscriptions, onboarding, observability, rate limits, and marketing attribution. They compound because the second product benefits from the same hard-won edge without reimplementation.
Delete the workflow that taught you the lesson
The domain workflow that inspired the template should not survive by default. Product-specific tables, routes, forms, and copy carry assumptions about users and jobs-to-be-done that become friction in the next company. Reset the schema, keep the infrastructure, and replace the dashboard with a neutral starter shell.
Template reset FAQ
Should migrations stay compatible with the old product?
Not if the repo is being reset as a new template. Clean first-run migrations are usually more valuable than preserving historical compatibility you no longer need.
What is the minimum growth layer worth keeping?
A file-based content system, attribution capture, and a basic event dashboard give you a working acquisition loop without committing to a heavyweight CMS on day one.
Reset the starter, keep the leverage
Use the included docs and sample pages as the baseline for your next product-specific buildout.
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