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Side projects fail due to poor product focus, not bad code
Developers often build side projects for themselves, ignoring user needs. Over-engineering with unnecessary features and lacking a deployment plan are common pitfalls. Success requires simplicity, user-centric design, and operational planning.
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The article rightly highlights that technical prowess doesn't guarantee product-market fit, but it understates the challenge of user acquisition and retention.
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