Build Things That Don’t Scale at All
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Covers building small, intentionally non-scalable apps instead of full products — why to start with a single-user need and what trade-offs like analytics, monetization, SEO, localization and competition mean for scaling. Gives concrete examples and tools: an automatic screenshot cropper, a private chat app, using Expo Go as a launcher and hosting servers for auto-updates, and a Google Calendar synchronizer built with Expo Development Builds. Concludes with practical advice: think small, enjoy using libraries but limit dependencies, and avoid publishing to the app stores early.
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