The lesson here: Building a business off someone else’s platform is easier because it provides a built-in distribution channel. However, when you don’t own yo

The lesson here: Building a business off someone else’s platform is easier because it provides a built-in distribution channel. However, when you don’t own your distribution, it means your business can be shut down by the decision of one person at X company. It turns out, all decisions have trade-offs. If you want to have a real business, don’t do the above, or only do the above while getting started. Developers hate having to deal with distribution. Platforms exploit this by creating these fantasy worlds where developers don’t have to think about it. This is a mirage. You have not created an “easier” business. You’ve simply sold your soul to the devil.