Ask HN: Those making $0/month or less on side projects – Show and tell

Article summary

The article invites people who are working on side projects that are not yet generating income to share their projects and get feedback from the community. The goal is to help these projects gain traction and potentially become successful. Many commenters shared their own side projects, including various software tools, games, and websites. The discussion focused on the challenges of getting started and the importance of community support.

Main themes

• side projects
• community support
• monetization challenges
• open-source projects
• marketing strategies

What commenters say

• Some side projects are not intended to generate revenue, but rather serve as a learning experience or a way to give back to the community. Sharing side projects with the community can help them gain traction and potentially become successful. Many side projects face significant challenges in getting started, including marketing and finding customers. Some commenters believe that certain projects may not be viable as a business, but can still be valuable as a hobby or a way to contribute to the community. The community can provide valuable feedback and support to help side projects improve and succeed. Some projects may require significant investment of time and money before they can generate revenue. Open-source projects can be particularly challenging to monetize, but can still be valuable to the community.
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