Is it possible for a solo individual to build a successful open-source product for the masses?
Several platforms/products that exist today seem to be from large teams that took months (or maybe years) to build it.
Wanted to understand what would it take for just 1 individual to build something in the open source segment and ship it successfully across geographies?
Assumptions:
Maker knows Linux and Python
Maker is yet to build a product
Maker doesn't wish to monetize at all
Maker has explored AI a bit too much and is now in an analysis-paralysis mode
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IXORD
That is, a lone creator should not focus on monetization, but only on the product. It is difficult to create a product alone, and this is not only in technical terms. This is SEO, writing a product, writing a website for the product. I think that it can take a lot of time for one person if he really sits and does quality work. What do you think?
Thanks,@ixord
I agree with you. For one person to handle it all solo can be quite burdensome. Was wondering if AI can help in multi-tasking through all those things? 🫣
Ideas keep coming in mind very freely, but execution takes energy. Maybe not a one person's job post the ideation stage, as you rightly mentioned. I appreciate your response, Igor!
IXORD
@ashok_nayak I think AI can speed up work but it does not guarantee quality work. But it depends on what work you give AI