Nowadays, thanks to AI, almost everyone can build their own app or website. Most of the technical complexities can be solved by an LLM. However, if we all can build our own software, the key question is whether we should do that at all.
With this note, I will analyze this topic, so in case you consider building your own app, you will know better if it’s worth it.
Signs that you should not build an app or service
Let’s first analyze the most probable signs that reveal, with high probability, the poor chance of succeeding with a software idea. If you fall under this, you should take a step back and improve your concept.
Money is your only motivation. When your ultimate goal in building the app is just to earn money from it, I would suggest you focus on something else. There are dozens of better and easier ways to get rich. You can get a well-paid job, or better yet, start a business. Educate yourself to become a professional investor. Building digital products is challenging, and the environment is changing rapidly. Most successful apps are built by people…
