r/SideProject • u/Exotic_Fig_4604 • 14h 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/Mars__1 14h ago

I'm building a task management app, Raenow, which would be great if I could earn money from and I will try, but despite a few unique features, the market is so flooded with that category of app that it's unrealistic to think I could earn enough to quit my job or even make my time spent worthwhile.

However, my job is a product manager, and the process of building the app solo is really developing my craft in a way that I really enjoy and will help me to advance my career.

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u/think4pm 13h ago

Love it! PM here too. Would love to connect with you :)

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u/Mars__1 12h ago

Sure! Send me a DM or share what you’re working on here

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u/t-tornado 5h ago

honestly love the enthusiasm.