Platform Challenges
The discussion highlights the difficulties of attracting developers to a new platform, particularly when relying on existing apps from competitors. There's a concern about the sustainability and control of APIs, especially when legal issues could arise from using proprietary technologies. The strategy of making it easy for developers to transition their apps is seen as a double-edged sword—while it may attract some, it risks undermining the platform's integrity and long-term viability.In this clip
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Accidental Tech Podcast
115: Empathy for the Machine
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If you have an app idea but someone else has already built it and you're already building your own version while using their app as a guide, does it still make sense to continue building now that you have competition?
If you have an app idea but someone else has already built it, and you're already building your own version while using their app as a guide, does it still make sense to continue building now that you have competition?