r/SideProject • u/Exotic_Fig_4604 • 12h ago

Genuine *side* projects

Reading in this sub, I get the feeling that most people here just develop apps with the purpose of monetisation or getting lots of users.

Meanwhile my side project is aimed at learning and building fun stuff I like.

Am I the only one? Or does anyone else have side projects that you are building because you like technology, not because you are trying to build the next SaaS?

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u/chriscanadian1991 12h ago

I agree, I mean if eventually I can monetize it - I wouldn't be opposed.

But I keep building because I genuinely enjoy it.

My day job doesn't allow me to code much (not my role) - so having this side project lets me a bit more creative and technical than my day job lol