Insights from our journey building Oppli. We share our experiences, challenges, breakthroughs, and the lessons we've learned along the way.
Andres Echeverria, Founder of DestinyX Studios. I've been building Oppli for over a year as a solo dev, and honestly? It's been wild. From late-night sketches to algorithms that don't work, here's what it's actually like.
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The crazy journey of turning a simple idea into something real, from late night sketches to understanding how to actually build it.
Why I'm building Oppli: not for the money or the glory, but to actually improve people's quality of life by saving them time and headaches.
The hardest part of building Oppli: getting auto-apply to actually work. A lot of trial and error, a lot of frustration, but we're getting there.
Where am I? Trying to release the alpha while my backend fights me, my algorithm has a mind of its own, and Apple's regulations are... well, let's just say they're something else.
I need help. I really do. But here's the frustrating part: I can't afford it. And that's been one of the hardest things about building Oppli.
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Where am I? Trying to release the alpha while my backend fights me, my algorithm has a mind of its own, and Apple's regulations are... well, let's just say they're something else.
I need help. I really do. But here's the frustrating part: I can't afford it. And that's been one of the hardest things about building Oppli.
The hardest part of building Oppli: getting auto-apply to actually work. A lot of trial and error, a lot of frustration, but we're getting there.
How I brought Oppli's design to life, working with independent contractors, dealing with budget constraints, and building something beautiful despite the challenges.
The technical challenges of building Oppli, from creating algorithms that actually work to setting up infrastructure as a solo developer.
Why I'm building Oppli: not for the money or the glory, but to actually improve people's quality of life by saving them time and headaches.