How should I approach launching my first SaaS product as a software engineer?

Hello everyone,

I'm a software engineer currently working on building my first SaaS product. My goal is to launch it successfully and eventually turn it into a sustainable business.

I would love to learn from professionals who have experience building or launching SaaS products.

Here are a few questions I would appreciate your advice on:

* What steps should I follow before launching my SaaS product?
* How do I validate whether people actually need the product before investing more time and money?
* What are the biggest mistakes first-time SaaS founders usually make?
* How should I plan pricing, user acquisition, and marketing for the initial launch?
* If you were launching your first SaaS today, what would you do differently?

Any practical advice, resources, or lessons from your own experience would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your time and guidance!

Warm Regards