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easychen/opc-methodology

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15,695PHPAudience · pm founderComplexity · 1/5LicenseSetup · easy

TLDR

Chinese-language book on running a one-person online business, covering market choice, digital products, risk, and infrastructure, with an AI simulation tool.

Mindmap

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  root((opc-methodology))
    Inputs
      Markdown source
      Reader notes
    Outputs
      Online book
      E-book file
      Compiled HTML
    Use Cases
      Plan a solo business
      Pick a market
      Practice with simulator
    Tech Stack
      PHP
      Markdown
      E-book toolchain
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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Read the full one-person business methodology online in Chinese.

USE CASE 2

Compile the source markdown into a personal e-book for offline reading.

USE CASE 3

Use the AI business simulator to test ideas before launching.

USE CASE 4

Translate or quote sections under the non-commercial CC license for a study group.

What is it built with?

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How does it compare?

easychen/opc-methodologygetgrav/gravflarum/flarum
Stars15,69515,48916,274
LanguagePHPPHPPHP
Setup difficultyeasyeasymoderate
Complexity1/52/53/5
Audiencepm founderdeveloperdeveloper

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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · easy Time to first run · 5min

No code to install, read online or run the included PHP build script to generate the e-book.

CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 lets anyone read and share the book for non-commercial use with attribution and the same license on derivatives.

In plain English

This repository hosts the second edition of "One-Person Business Methodology" (一人企业方法论), a Chinese-language book written by "Easy" (easychen) about how a single person can build and run a scalable online business. The book is approximately 60,000 Chinese characters and is available to read online, download as an e-book, or compile yourself using an e-book build tool. The book is not limited to software developers, it also addresses non-technical people who want to create side businesses such as digital products, e-commerce, or content-based businesses (like newsletters or social media). It covers topics including how to plan a one-person business, pick the right market, build structured competitive advantages, manage risk, create digital products or services, and set up the business infrastructure needed to reach customers and collect payments. The second edition expands the first version from an essay into a complete methodology book, and adds chapters on building products from scratch and setting up business infrastructure, bridging the gap between theory and practical action. The author also built an AI-powered business simulation tool so readers can practice applying the methodology in a sandbox environment before committing to real-world decisions. The book is published under a Creative Commons license (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0), meaning it is free to read and share for non-commercial purposes with attribution.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
Summarize the main chapters of One-Person Business Methodology in English with bullet points for each section.
Prompt 2
Walk me through compiling this repo into an EPUB on macOS using the included build tool.
Prompt 3
Help me apply the OPC methodology to plan a solo newsletter business in 6 weeks.
Prompt 4
Translate the chapter on building structured competitive advantages into clear English for a non-technical reader.
Prompt 5
Give me a checklist of business infrastructure tasks pulled from this book for launching a paid digital product.

Frequently asked questions

What is opc-methodology?

Chinese-language book on running a one-person online business, covering market choice, digital products, risk, and infrastructure, with an AI simulation tool.

What language is opc-methodology written in?

Mainly PHP. The stack also includes PHP, Markdown.

What license does opc-methodology use?

CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 lets anyone read and share the book for non-commercial use with attribution and the same license on derivatives.

How hard is opc-methodology to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated easy, with roughly 5min to a first successful run.

Who is opc-methodology for?

Mainly pm founder.

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