projectsBillCraft - My Thesis Project
From Word documents to my own accounting platform. Why I'm building BillCraft – a simple, free solution for invoices, quotes, and receipts in Austria.
27. Dez. 2025•View on LinkedIn
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BillCraft - My Thesis Project
From Word documents to my own accounting platform. Why I'm building BillCraft – a simple, free solution for invoices, quotes, and receipts in Austria.
Elias Ratt
27. Dez. 2025
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projectsFresh Friday #1: Authentication & Backend Foundation
The first two weeks: Authentication, session management, basic invoice creation, and data protection with AES-256 encryption. The invisible foundation is set.
10. Jan. 2026•View on LinkedIn
projectsFresh Friday #2: Design First, Code Second
Workflow shift: From backend-first to design-first approach. Dashboard, invoice management, PDF export, and templates are done. Why this approach works better.
17. Jan. 2026•View on LinkedIn
projectsFresh Friday #3: Digitalization in Austria
Customer management, quotes, and receipt capture are ready. But: How digital is Austria's economy really? A reality check on automation vs. paper chaos.
20. Jan. 2026•View on LinkedIn
projectsFresh Friday #4: From OCR Frustration to AI Agent – BillCraft Pivot
Why I'm ditching classic OCR and turning BillCraft into a digital employee who understands purpose instead of just executing tasks. Inspired by Jensen Huang's WEF insights.
23. Jan. 2026•View on LinkedIn