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I’ve been thinking about something lately, especially with so many people building software using AI. And honestly, some of the things people are building are really impressive. You don’t even have to be a developer anymore. With AI tools, almost anyone with an idea can start building something. That’s great. But I think there’s something we need to think about before getting too excited about what we’ve built. What is the end game? Are you building something for yourself? For friends? Just to learn something new? Or are you trying to turn it into a business? Because if it’s a business, building the product is only one part of the equation. I see another interesting pattern. People look at an established product and start identifying gaps. “They don’t have this feature.” “They charge too much for that.” “I can build something better and cheaper.” And maybe you can. But here’s what I think we’re forgetting. Those established companies have access to the same AI capabilities you do. They’re also building faster now. They already have customers, brand recognition, distribution, and resources. That missing feature you discovered? They might already be working on it. And if AI helps you build something at a lower cost, it can help them reduce their costs too. So simply finding a few missing features in an existing product and building them isn’t necessarily a business strategy. You still need a reason for customers to choose you. And then comes the next challenge. Let’s say you built something really good. You have hosting, databases, Redis, APIs, messaging services, and whatever else your application needs. You deploy it. Everything works. Now what? Are you going to wait for people to find it? Meanwhile, those services keep running, and the bills keep coming. How are you going to reach your customers? How much will that cost? How long can you afford to keep going before the business starts generating meaningful revenue? I think these questions deserve just as much attention as the product itself. I’m not saying don’t build. If you’re building to learn or experiment, that’s fantastic. Keep going. But if you’re building to make money, think about the business before spending months building the product. You don’t need every answer on day one. But you should have some idea of who your customers are, how you’re going to reach them, and why they would choose you. Because AI is making it easier for everyone to build software, including your competitors. Having more features or a lower price might not be enough. And building something great doesn’t automatically mean people will discover it. I think we’re entering a time when building software will become less of a competitive advantage. Understanding customers, earning their trust, and figuring out how to reach them might matter more than ever. Build something great. But have a plan for what happens after you build it. #AI #VibeCoding #Entrepreneurship #Startups #BuildingInPublic   submitted by   /

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  • 发布时间：2026/10/14 10:37:49