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Always see what's out there first. And don't get cold feed because someone else made something similar, or identical, such as Oink [0] made by Milk [1]. This ex
by andirk 2y ago
Always see what's out there first. And don't get cold feed because someone else made something similar, or identical, such as Oink [0] made by Milk [1]. This example shows that all these can be true: app is useful, app has some users, app fails, somehow make $15 mil off of it. \_(ツ)_/¯
Build and use stuff for fun. No room for ego with software hobbying. I use Foursquare/Swarm and now none of my friends do but I have a blast with it.
Post your Github repo to get feedback!
[0] https://techcrunch.com/2012/03/14/kevin-roses-oink-shuts-down/ https://techcrunch.com/2012/03/14/kevin-roses-oink-shuts-dow...
[1] https://www.businessinsider.com/kevin-rose-joins-google-2012-3 https://www.businessinsider.com/kevin-rose-joins-google-2012...
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